1. Place sugar and wine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir mixture until the sugar melts.
3. Slowly cook the mixture until it is reduced by half and thickened to the consistency of light-bodied syrup. It should cling to the back of a spoon.
4. Makes about 1½ cups.

Source: The Bistro at Duplin Winery, Rose Hill.