I’ve never bought into making lofty New Year’s resolutions, but I do find the shift from one year to the next a good time to reflect on what I can do better, then execute. In 2019, I’m consuming less sugar. My kryptonite is gummy candy; I don’t drink much of anything with sugar. Or so I thought.
Wine, my favorite libation, can have quite a high sugar content. Very few wines have sugar added to them after fermentation to make them sweet; you’ll see that with many homemade or flavored wines, but that is not part of the conversation I am striking up with you today. I’m talking about going into my favorite wine shops, choosing straightforward bottles to pair with dinner, and understanding what I’m buying—and if I need to skip dessert.
