This might come as a shock, but I love sweet wine, and not just for dessert. The much maligned and misunderstood style makes a great complement to stews, spicy snacks and other savory dishes. So, how ...

Another year, another two-day marathon for me at the Minnesota State Fair. The second day is traditionally reserved for beverages, and this year, a merry group of us sampled most of the 63 newbies.

"Cheryl likes berry wines, so we said, 'Let's try making some for fun.' We got a kit and made it — it was too sweet," Glen DeMarsico said while capping bottles of hard cider at DeMarsico's Wine Cellar ...