sèven.
/sɛv/ The fineness and strength of flavour proper to any particular wine.
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1742 A. Pope New Dunciad 448 The Seve and Verdure of each Vine.
1833 C. Redding Hist. Mod. Wines v. 158 When carefully kept until old, it approaches Barsac in sève.
1888 Encycl. Brit. XXIV. 605/2 Sauterne..possessing a special sève, or, in other words, having that special taste which, while it remains in the mouth, leaves the palate perfectly fresh.
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