sauvignon blanc

noun

sau·vi·gnon blanc ˌsō-vēn-ˈyän-ˈbläŋk

ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ

: a dry white wine made from a grape originally grown in Bordeaux and the Loire valley

Examples of sauvignon blanc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, since Rodney Strong also produces other delicious varietals, including sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, and port, Kim matched two of these wines as well. —

Liz Thach, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Lillet Blanc Wine made from white Bordeaux grapes (often, sémillon and sauvignon blanc) and brandy act as the foundation for this aromatic and floral aperitif. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024 On a Saturday night in late July, glasses of rosé, sauvignon blanc, and pinot noir were flowing in East Hampton, courtesy of the vegan-friendly, organic wine brand Avaline. —

Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 30 July 2024 Today: a strategist who makes $114,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on sauvignon blanc. —

R29 Team, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sauvignon blanc

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sauvignon blanc.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

French, white sauvignon (variety of grape)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of sauvignon blanc was in 1941

See more words from the same year

Cite this Entry

Style

“Sauvignon blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauvignon%20blanc. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Copy Citation