Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of grape originally grown in France and now widely cultivated in many other wine-producing regions.
- noun A light white wine made from this grape.
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- noun a California wine
- noun white wine grape grown in California
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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This grapefruity Sauvignon Blanc aka Fumé Blanc made from estate-grown grapes is not as bright as some New Zealand classics, but it has a mouthwatering acidity and a long finish.
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Now the Sauvignon Blanc is a fabulous wine, with an aroma of grapefruit pith and palate of the same.
A Wine Story 2009
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However, you can drink red or white wine with anything or on any occasion. wines like Sauvignon Blanc which is a very popular picnic wine and chardonnay, also known as the king of white wines.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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The cheerful fellow behind the bar offered free tastes of wines from Breggo Cellars, a winery that Mr. Lede purchased in Mendocino last year, as well as the Cliff Lede selections of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Is Napa Welcoming or Impenetrable? Yes Lettie Teague 2011
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This Oakville-based winery, owned by Napa-based magnate Leslie Rudd (Dean & DeLuca, Press restaurant) produces acclaimed whites (Sauvignon Blanc) as well as reds (two Cabernet blends). ruddwines.com
Is Napa Welcoming or Impenetrable? Yes Lettie Teague 2011
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Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite warm weather wines, and Honig in Napa Valley consistantly makes a terrific one for $16.
Mary Orlin: 20 High-Low Late Summer Wines Mary Orlin 2011
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Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite warm weather wines, and Honig in Napa Valley consistantly makes a terrific one for $16.
Mary Orlin: 20 High-Low Late Summer Wines Mary Orlin 2011
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He will plant some of the common wine varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot.
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They drink white Sauvignon Blanc, ice cold, and they drink very strong cappuccino together.
Claudia Ricci: Seeing Red: What's a Toilet Bowl Doing in This Love Story? Claudia Ricci 2011
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They drink white Sauvignon Blanc, ice cold, and they drink very strong cappuccino together.
Claudia Ricci: Seeing Red: What's a Toilet Bowl Doing in This Love Story? Claudia Ricci 2011
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