Topping up with raisins?

[Hedley]

Hi,

I am making dandelion wine which calls for raisins to be added to the secondary fermentation. I am concerned that they will take up room in the demijohn and so am thinking of adding them after first racking, which will mean I won't have to top up with as much liquid. Is this a good idea? Will they still add body if added later in the process?

Regards,

Ross

 

[Arpolis]

Yea that will be fine. Some recipes call for raisins though because they are a nutrient source in a low nutrient must. Just make sure your nutrient additions are up and you can add the raisins after racking just fine.

 

[Yooper]

Sure, but at the next racking you'll have to top up so it's not really a way to avoid topping up in the future. It'll just forestall the topping up.