sauvignon blanc

noun

sau·vi·gnon blanc ˌsō-vēn-ˈyän-ˈbläŋk

ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ

: a dry white wine made from a grape originally grown in Bordeaux and the Loire valley

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These scientists want to stop that In its home territory, the Loire Valley, plantings are predicted to eventually overtake sauvignon blanc, according to the Drinks Business, because chenin keeps its acidity and freshness even amid global warming. —

Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 Other popular varieties include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and carmenère. —

Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Her first wines at Cakebread have just been released amid the bustling harvest season: the 2023 North Coast sauvignon blanc and the Vin de Porche rosé. —

Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Whether you’re drawn to breathtaking landscapes, local culture, or the world-famous sauvignon blanc, the island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean has something for every traveler. —

Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sauvignon blanc

Word History

Etymology

French, white sauvignon (variety of grape)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of sauvignon blanc was in 1941

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“Sauvignon blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauvignon%20blanc. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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