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

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Example Sentences

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Sauterne

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

This Sauterne was by some, Monsieur Paul smilingly explained, considered as among the real treasures of the inn.

From In and out of Three Normady Inns by Anna Bowman Dodd

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 Susan Warner

For instance, you take light wines with the soup; Hock, or Sauterne, or grandmamma's favorite Greek wine.

From The House in Town by Susan Warner

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