Finding the Sweet Spot

Some vintners are seeking lower alcohol levels in their wines, pushing back against history and nature
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From the Apr 30, 2012, issue

What should wine taste like? This is not a question with a simple answer. What winemakers and wine drinkers consider "classic" or "ideal" is constantly evolving, depending on the era, the wine type and the culture. Wine Spectator's Harvey Steiman explains.

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