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What is wrong with 1/2 tsp sugar to sweeten up the tomatoes? I too would use red wine OF GOOD QUALITY, maybe 1/3 cup and forget the cloves and capers. This isn't a pumpkin pie. You might also deepen the taste with a couple TBS of tomato paste. Cook it longer than 20 minutes. Flavors will blend better with a longer slow simmer. Everything should be of the best and freshest quality. San Marino tomatoes from Italy will taste better than Hunts. Try it again and let us know the results.