sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

Examples of sparkling wine in a Sentence

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Drinks like the Sbagliato Sbagliato feature a mix of strawberry crémant sparkling wine, French vermouth blend and French bitter apéritif blend for a strawberry twist on the classic cocktail crafted with French artisanal products—and the non-alcoholic versions are just as compelling. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 That meeting led to a collaboration between Grant and J Vineyards for the launch of LOVE Wine, a California Brut sparkling wine adorned with a label created by interdisciplinary artist Genevieve Gaignard. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 Add a splash of sparkling wine for a boozy touch. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 The brand offers a one-to-one replacement for nearly every classic liquor on the market, plus sparkling wine and canned cocktails. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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