white wine

noun

: a wine ranging in color from faintly yellow to amber that is produced from the juice alone of dark- or light-colored grapes

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She was said to enjoy white wine, particularly Chablis, and peach Bellinis at social events. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Sturgeon from the Delaware River were likely fastened to a spit and basted with butter, then sprinkled with flour, nutmeg, mace, salt, sweet herbs, and breadcrumbs before being dressed in a tangy sauce that usually included anchovy, lobster, lemon, horseradish, and white wine. Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025 Although Napa Valley has long been known to white wine lovers as the home of buttery Chardonnay, there is a long history of Sauvignon Blanc being cultivated there, as well. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 But in the last few years, white wines have become more prominent. Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white wine

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white wine was in the 14th century

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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