white wine

Definition of white wine

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

Examples of white wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add white wine and parmesan and stir continuously, adding a small amount of water as needed. — Julia Gall, Marie Claire, "What's Cookin' With Rhuigi Villaseñor," 5 July 2020 In a small pot, reduce white wine and satsuma juice and zest with shallots and garlic. — National Geographic, "Whole Trout with Satsuma Beurre Blanc," 21 May 2020 My latest obsession is his Tofu Steak Veracruzana, seared cutlets smothered in a classic Veracruz-style salsa that includes bell peppers, tomato, olives, capers and white wine. — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "This saucy, smothered tofu with peppers and onions will have you dreaming of the Mexican coast," 5 July 2020 In addition to being ideal for sipping and pairing, the use of Fino in cooking adds a certain level of depth in flavor that can’t be achieved using white wine. — Dan Q. Dao, Saveur, "10 Essential Spanish Ingredients for Your Modern Spanish Pantry," 5 Dec. 2016 Passengers will be able to choose from single-serve bottles of red and white wine, Heineken, Miller Lite, SweetWater 420, and SweetWater IPA, although the selection may depend on daily availability. — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, "Delta Is Bringing Back Alcohol Service for First-class and Comfort+ Passengers on Certain Flights," 30 June 2020 Rosé, however, feels a bit heartier than a white wine, but not as heavy as a red on a warm day. — Rachel King, Fortune, "Why your next bottle of rosé probably won’t be French," 13 June 2020 Read her for in-depth analysis of classic wines, like Burgundy, and for insights into, for example, the preference for red wine over white wine in Asia. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Essential wine and drinks stories by writers of color," 11 June 2020 Kelly Sessel of West Bloomfield was enjoying a glass of white wine on the patio with Ariel Fink of Waterford. — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Jewish dining institution Stage Deli in West Bloomfield welcomes first diners in 3 months," 9 June 2020

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12 Aug 2020

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 15 Aug. 2020.

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