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Sweet Wines 101
The world's finest dessert wines can be otherworldly. No surprise, then, that it takes superhuman effort to make them
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Learn what goes on in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes
Wine Spectator Maps of Wine Regions
Our handy visual guides to major wine-producing areas in Europe, the United States and the Southern Hemisphere
Great Grapes: Chardonnay, America's Favorite Varietal
Chardonnay charms growers, vintners and wine lovers around the world, but it has a special place right here at home