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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Courtesy of American Express For those hoping to pair their unique small plates with a glass of red or white wine, sommelier Helen Johannesen (founder of Helen's Wines and partner in Jon & Vinny's) curates the wine list for Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass. Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Garlic, butter, and white wine? Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wine

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Mar. 2026.

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