low wine

noun

1. Often low wines. Distilling. the weak spirits obtained from the first distillation; the result of the first run of the still from the fermented mash.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low wine¹

First recorded in 1635–45

Example Sentences

Supermarket Tesco said demand for no and low alcohol beer has increased by more than 20%, while sales of no/low wine rose by nearly 15%.

From BBC

Around 500 Indian runner ducks work as a natural pest control at the Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, but also entertain wine-quaffing tourists.

From Reuters

Then he walked away, and after threading several of the worst streets of the town, stopped at a low wine shop.

From Project Gutenberg

Distillation takes place in two stages: the wash still, which transforms the wash into low wine with about 21% alcohol, and the spirit still, which concentrates the liquid to "new make", with a strength of between 60% and 73%.

From The Guardian

After the Vomiting was stopped, he added the Use of mild Opiates; and, where the Patient was low, Wine and other Cordials.

From Project Gutenberg