The use of raisins in secondary

[geek]

I've been reading some posts and seems like adding raisins after primary fermentation adds a lot of value in terms of body and flavor.

Is 1lb of raisins good for 5gal carboy?
Red or white raisins, does it matter if the wine is red?

I never tried raisins before....

 

[CBell]

1 pound is fine, use dark raisins for red wines and light raisins for whites. Be mindful to read the label and make sure there are no preservatives in the raisins.

 

[Luc]

Take care with raisins.
Sure they do a lot of good but there is a downside: they are heavily sulphited.

Make sure to use the right raisins: dark for a red wine and white ones for a white wine. The dark ones might color your white wine........

Also be aware that raisins are 50% sugar. So depending on the amount added you are adding a lot of sugar and that will effect your alcohol contents.

Read my log on how to treat them and other information.
http://wijnmaker.blogspot.nl/2007/11/rozijnen-raisins.html

Luc

 

[JohnT]

I would also ask what you are making and what you hope to get from raisins.
IMHO, raisins are not a benefit in all situations.