sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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Six Twists Wine Bar Based in downtown Fredericksburg, Six Twists is the first dedicated sparkling wine tasting experience in Texas. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025 The property partners with French Bloom, a zero-proof sparkling wine co-founded by French model Constance Jablonski and Maggie Frerejean-Taittinger, whose husband comes from Champagne Taittinger fame. Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 Meghan's lifestyle brand, As ever, also released its first holiday collection last month, featuring sparkling wine, candles, fruit spreads and more. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025 As the birthplace of California’s first sparkling wine and home to over 425 wineries, Sonoma County is an equally important part of California’s wine heritage. AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sparkling wine

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Nov. 2025.

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