Sopa (Aka Capirotada)

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Puddings, Southwest

14		Slices of bread
2	c	Sugar
3 1/2	c	Water
1	ts	Cinnamon
5	tb	Butter
1	c	Raisins
1/2	c	Pinon or pecan nuts
1 1/2	ts	Vanilla
1	c	Shredded Cheese, Jack or Longhorn
1	c	Whipped cream, for garnish
1/2	c	Sweet wine (optional)