sauvignon blanc
noun
sau·vi·gnon blanc
ˌsō-vēn-ˈyän-ˈbläŋk 
ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ
ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ
: a dry white wine made from a grape originally grown in Bordeaux and the Loire valley
Examples of sauvignon blanc in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Katz started from the ground up, cherry-picking the perfect swathes of land amid the resort’s 258 acres, and beginning in 2019, planting grape varietals including malbec, merlot, petit verdot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, and sauvignon blanc across 15.5 acres.
—
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Plus, California sauvignon blanc is enjoying a renaissance.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
New Zealand generally has high yields, especially for sauvignon blanc.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Some of the wine varietals and regions that are selling well in their stores are cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, Bordeaux, Burgundy and French Champagne.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Though a dry selection like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc is the classic addition here, Ms. Tulloch suggests swapping in a skin contact, or orange, wine for a bit more tannic complexity.
—Rebekah Peppler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Here are three examples: Chenin blanc from Vouvray, a sauvignon blanc with a regional appellation that rivals some of the more prestigious from more famous areas, and a complex cabernet franc that may inspire you to brave any autumn chill and fire up the grill.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
Also included are a bottle of sauvignon blanc from Chile and a bottle of chenin blanc from South Africa.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
Bold & Delaney Winery Bold & Delaney was established in 2014, and grows 11 varietals including petite syrah, pinot noir, grenache, tempranillo, and sauvignon blanc.
—Rebecca Treon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2023
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Plus, California sauvignon blanc is enjoying a renaissance.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
New Zealand generally has high yields, especially for sauvignon blanc.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Some of the wine varietals and regions that are selling well in their stores are cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, Bordeaux, Burgundy and French Champagne.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Though a dry selection like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc is the classic addition here, Ms. Tulloch suggests swapping in a skin contact, or orange, wine for a bit more tannic complexity.
—Rebekah Peppler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Here are three examples: Chenin blanc from Vouvray, a sauvignon blanc with a regional appellation that rivals some of the more prestigious from more famous areas, and a complex cabernet franc that may inspire you to brave any autumn chill and fire up the grill.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
Also included are a bottle of sauvignon blanc from Chile and a bottle of chenin blanc from South Africa.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
Bold & Delaney Winery Bold & Delaney was established in 2014, and grows 11 varietals including petite syrah, pinot noir, grenache, tempranillo, and sauvignon blanc.
—Rebecca Treon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sauvignon blanc.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near sauvignon blanc
Cite this Entry
“Sauvignon blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauvignon%20blanc. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share