From the end of Prohibition (1933) until Robert Mondavi founded his Napa Valley winery (1966), the wines that most Americans consumed had roughly 18 percent alcohol and had brandy added to them.
Dry table wines almost did not exist in this country.
Properly made sweet wines can be an absolute joy. New Africa/Shutterstock
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