Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Name: Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
Ingredients: 14 piquillo peppers (from a 12-ounce jar), drained, brine reserved; 1 1/3 cups goat cheese (about 11 ounces), at room temperature; 2/3 cup packed finely grated manchego cheese (about 4 ounces); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from about 2 lemons); 1/2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika; Kosher saltand freshly ground white pepper; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon golden raisins; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons roughly chopped marcona almonds, for garnish