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

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

He not only produced a tremendous assortment of wines—Hock, Sauterne, Champagne, Barsack, Burgundy, but descended into endless varieties of sherries and Madeiras.

From Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Surtees, Robert Smith

"Take their Sauterne hot or lukewarm?" he asked.

From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.