Sauterne

[ soh-turn, saw- ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a semisweet white wine of California, commonly sold as a jug wine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sauterne¹

Sauternes

Example Sentences

European wine makers have, for centuries, solved this conundrum by crafting superb dessert wines, wine with life and vivacity to go along with their rich, succulent sugar, wines like Sauterne, Tokaj and Vin Santo.

From Forbes

One secret of their triumph was their age: a sixteen year old Burgundy and a seventeen year old Sauterne.

From Forbes

Sherry and Madeira after your soup, then Sauterne,—a thing I don't care for any more than the oyster patties it came with; champagne next, and in tumblers too!

From Project Gutenberg

Then they took Greek wine or Sauterne with their soup.

From Project Gutenberg

Sauterne, sō-tėrn′, n. an esteemed white wine produced at Sauterne, in the Gironde, France.

From Project Gutenberg