Raisins and citron were the two most commonly used dried fruits in election cakes, but I like to use equal amounts of a large variety of fruit, such as dried sour cherries, blueberries, citron, and dark and goldenraisins.
Depending on style, a first sniff of this bright, golden wine can reveal a pungent range of flavors, from dried figs or salted almonds to dark raisins or caramel.