white wine

noun

: a wine ranging in color from faintly yellow to amber that is produced from the juice alone of dark- or light-colored grapes

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The respective 52- to 48-percent blend of Petit Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc results in a structured white wine with tropical notes flanked by zippy acidity. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 His gripped his white wine like a potion, delivering hope. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 Choose Your Vino: It’s recommended to pick a crisp, dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 Dinner is also a set menu, with a similar selection of meat and fish, side dishes, salads, and a cheese platter, plus red and white wine pairings featuring South African wineries. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for white wine

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white wine was in the 14th century

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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