wine list

noun

plural wine lists
: a list of wines that are available to be served at a restaurant
The restaurant has an extensive wine list.

Examples of wine list in a Sentence

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The extensive wine list features Portuguese producers, including an Altano Reserva white and a Santa Vitória Seleção red from the Alentejo. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026 Don't expect elaborate walkthroughs of the wine list or masterful mixology. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The wine list showcases classic bottles with more modern and natural wines. — Sonia Garza, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 Heaney’s wine list is full of producers from the big regions like France, California and Italy, but some of the best finds he sources from Hungary, Georgia or Austria. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine list

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wine list was in 1833

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“Wine list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20list. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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