Sauterne

American  

[soh-turn, saw-] / soʊˈtɜrn, sɔ- /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

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

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Etymology

Origin of Sauterne

see origin at Sauternes

Example Sentences

The daily specials include such haute dogs as foie gras and Sauterne duck sausage with truffle sauce and goat's cheese.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pinot rather than Chablis or Burgundy, Semillon rather than Sauterne.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now, in the recipe of which I spoke to you first, the addition of Sauterne wine is made.

From A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery by Corson, Juliet

Native wines also he pressed on his guest, assuring her that some of them were as good as Sauterne, and others very fair claret and champagne.

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan

The red wines should always precede the white, except in the case of a French dinner, when the oysters should have a libation of Chablis, or Sauterne.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 290, December 29, 1827 by Various