"Tom" > wrote in message >...
> Thanks Frederick, I might try the pure juice next year.
>
> To Dar -
>
> Sorry it took so long for me to check the recipe and get back to you. I
> used the Strawberry #2 from Jacks site. and in looking over my notes I think
> I see the problem. I strained and measured the SG of the must as best as
> possible and should have been around a 12% wine. But.... never took into
> consideration the sugar in the raisins. Which is impossible to measure as
> solids. I'm willing to bet that they were responsible for the 2%+ jump.
>
> Tom

I've seen somewhere recently - likely Winemaker - that 1lb raisins
corresponds to 1/2lb sugar.

Pp