Instructions: Place wine, water and sugar in non-aluminum saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Tie vanilla bean, ginger root, cinnamon stick and lemon thyme sprig in piece of cheesecloth and add to wine. Simmer, uncovered, about 10-15 minutes, or until reduced.

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