Acidity, alcohol, and even tannins can influence our perception of sweetness. Here's your guide to understanding how ...

Both styles can be delicious, but knowing how to tell whether a wine is sweet or dry from its label can be complicated. “With Riesling, sweetness is the elephant in the room that wine ...

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Explore dry white wine and sweet white wine, challenge your preconceived notions about Chardonnay (also known as white Burgundy), find an affordable bottle of Pinot Gris, or go deeper into the ...

Meanwhile, the best sweet red wine, like lambrusco, pairs beautifully with Gouda cheese on a charcuterie board. Dry red wine, like a medium-bodied chianti, is versatile and a friendly pairing with ...

Designates a medium-sweet wine, though the term—which translates literally to half-dry—is potentially confusing. Most often used for Champagne or other sparkling wines, the term also appears on ...