sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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In the Windsor Enclosure, the entry-level ticket for the event, guests can bring their own picnic lunch and a bottle of sparkling wine or champagne. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 2026 The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 This ambrosial cocktail starts with the classic elements of a mimosa—orange juice and sparkling wine—but kicks the party up a notch with a splash each of gin and Lillet Blanc. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 Its stony soil produces lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sparkling wine

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 29 Jun. 2026.

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