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Sublime writing about the sublime Sauternes. Back in the day (way back - the 1970's) 'sweet sauternes' was the students' choice from UK off-licences. A disgusting but very cheap yellow wine you brought along solely to abandon surreptitiously in the kitchen at parties, in preference for something more drinkable.

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Just made my first Sauternes Sour and it is really rather nice

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Purely by chance bought a bottle of Sauternes from Booths( best northern supermarket ever) as Christmas treat- thinking oh that looks interesting. Now sipping on the Martin’s with last of Martini. Gorgeous Thank you!

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Richard , just made some Sauternes Syrup and am now enjoying a glass of ‘97 Chateau Myrat that was left over .

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Dear Mr Godwin,

May I refer you to the end of the introduction to Alice Lascelles' wonderful book - "The Martini".

"(I'm sure a few will have some of you throwing the book against the Wall and shouting 'That is JUST NOT A MARTINI!')"

Could we please have some real names for these recipes?

I remain, as I began, an admirer.

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Strong unaged spirit + wine + herbs served extremely cold

is absolutely a Martini

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