• 1/2C dried apples
• 1/2C dried cranberries
• 1/2C raisins
• 6-8 dried apricots, slivered
• 1/4C brandy
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthways
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 750 ml bottle Merlot
• 2 cans club soda

In large saucepan, stir together first 8 ingredients.  Cook and stir until mixture comes to a gentle boil.  Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.  Add in Merlot.  Cover and chill for 24 hours to allow the flavours to blend.  Just before serving, stir in club soda.  Serve in tall glasses over ice.  Add fruit for garnish.