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Tom S
 
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Default Sauterne wine


"Weez" > wrote in message
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> I'm interested in making a Sauterne wine, any idea how, what to use,
> starting gravity bla bla bla.


Classic Sauternes are made from botrytised Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
grapes. The juice is typically barrel fermented. Initial S.G. is in the
area of 1.150 and could be quite a bit higher. Good luck on finding that
kind of fruit!

Tom S