Corn Chowder with Bacon

Name: Corn Chowder with Bacon
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped); 6 ounces dry white wine (such as chardonnay) (or one small 187mL bottle); 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth; 6 cups corn (frozen, canned (and drained) or fresh sweet corn); 1/2 pound baby potatoes (cut into 1/2 cubes); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled); 1 cup half and half (or milk); 4 ounces cream cheese