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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It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 The winery at 485 Alisal Road, Suite 152, sources its grapes from sustainable and organic vineyards in America, producing small-batch red and white wines. Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 To make it, freeze peaches, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar together, then blend until fluffy and icy. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Later this year, Vik will release its first white wine, a blend of vermentino, roussanne, and marsanne grapes. Mark Johansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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