Corn and Cheddar Cheese Chowder

Name: Corn and Cheddar Cheese Chowder
Ingredients: 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 2 cups water, salted; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed (may substitute cumin powder); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (may substitute milk or half & half for healthier version); 2 ears corn, kernels from (or about 1 to 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned); chopped chives; chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; salt & pepper; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (4 oz.); 4 -5 tablespoons dry white wine