Pour 1/2 cup wine from bottle (just enough to allow room to add the other ingredients to bottle); reserve for another use. Gradually add sugar to bottle through a funnel, and add cloves and remaining ingredients. Recap bottle, and shake vigorously. Chill overnight.
Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a 2-quart pitcher.
Makes 5 1/2 cups, serving size is 1/2 cup.