“Sauvignon”

The following 2 entries include the term Sauvignon.

cabernet sauvignon

noun

: a full-bodied red wine that is known for its complexity, capacity to age, and tannic structure, that is one of the world's most popular wines, and that is notably produced in Bordeaux, the U.S., South America, and Australia

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sauvignon blanc

noun

: a medium-bodied white wine that is characterized by tart citrus flavors and that is notably produced in Bordeaux, the Loire valley, California, and South Africa

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