That special 1866 vintage sweet wine was a Tokaji Eszencia from a venerable estate called Oremus, the sweetest of all the Hungarian Tokaji wines. Still, it is more than just sweetness, as it is a ...

each type of wine has established its own unique application in the kitchen. Sweet wines, though often enjoyed as a beverage, can have a seat at the dinner table in many recipes as well.

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 ...