sauvignon blanc

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sauvignon blanc

A waiter pours a glass of sauvignon blanc at a restaurant table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A white wine grape variety: "Sauvignon Blanc" is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. It is now grown in many wine regions around the world.
    • A white wine made from this grape: "Sauvignon Blanc" also refers to the dry white wine produced from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, known for its crisp, acidic, and aromatic qualities.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Grape Variety): The winemaker decided to plant more Sauvignon Blanc in the vineyard.Sauvignon Blanc is a key component in many Bordeaux white blends.

  • Noun (Wine): I'll have a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with my seafood, please.This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has intense notes of grapefruit and passion fruit.

Advanced Usage
  • "Sauvignon Blanc" as a stylistic descriptor: The term can be used to describe a wine style that is typically dry, high in acidity, and aromatic with flavors ranging from grassy and herbal to tropical fruit, depending on the climate where the grapes are grown.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fumé Blanc (n): A name sometimes used for Sauvignon Blanc, particularly for oak-aged styles. This term was popularized in California.
Synonyms
  • White wine grape: (general category)
  • Aromatic white wine: (descriptive category for the wine style)
Related Phrases
  • "Sauvignon Blanc-based": Describing a wine that is primarily made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
Related Idioms

(This term is a specific proper noun for a grape and wine; it is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

sauvignon blanc

A waiter pours a glass of sauvignon blanc at a restaurant table.

Noun
  1. a California wine
  2. white wine grape grown in California

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