While this category is small, it is beloved by the judges because these aren’t the wines you have every day. The decadent pleasure of sweet wine is what makes it all the more enjoyable every now and then.

Not all sweet wines are created equal; the top results include three different grape varieties with varying sweetness levels. I admit I get a bit miffed when people make a blanket statement such as, “I don’t like sweet wines”. To which I usually reply, “Have you tasted them all?” A bit snarky, but maybe it’s because I used to think similarly until I learned how to appreciate these wines, and there are still many people who love a dessert wine. So as long as people want to share their sweet wines for us to assess at Cuisine, we’ll continue to talk about just how special they are. When it comes to wine, a little bit of knowledge is a glorious thing.