sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Home to over 100 wine regions, Spain produces red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines across the entire quality and price spectrum. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2024 Cava, Spain’s primary sparkling wine, is a reliable bubbly at an affordable price. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2023 The base recipe mix of white cranberry juice and pink lemonade is non-alcoholic for mamas-to-be, but it can be turned into a buzzy punch by swapping club soda with Champagne (or sparkling wine) and orange liqueur. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 Price: Tea is $49 for adults or $69 with sparkling wine and $29 for kids 12 and under. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024 Enjoy unlimited Movida classic dishes, tapas and bowls for 75 minutes, plus a half bottle of cava sparkling wine upon arrival. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024 The mango berry sangria is another fruity option, adding pineapple juice, strawberry and mango purée to sparkling wine. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 Serve sparkling wine on the side in a small glass (pony). Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024 The third vintage of sparkling wine from this storied winery, the 2018 Ovation is somehow creamy and vibrant all at once. Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sparkling wine was in 1565

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“Sparkling wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkling%20wine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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