Purpose of raisins in wine?

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ericd

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I've seen raisins in a lot of wine recipes, what do they do (besides add sugar)?
 
Think add body is main reason; be aware though they can dominate taste if overdone. Having said that there are some very nice rasin dominent recipes out there, especially great for cold winter nights.
 
They're a substitute for yeast nutrient. Good for people worried about evil chemicals.
 
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