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

Named Thirteen Forty Five in homage to the distance of our first-ever flight between Auckland and Sydney, passengers will be able to enjoy a signature sauvignon blanc and a pinot noir curated specifically to be enjoyed while in the air. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

Bucatini, studded with saffron and fresh crab, was matched magnificently with supple sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley. —Brad Japhe, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

These scientists want to stop that In its home territory, the Loire Valley, plantings are predicted to eventually overtake sauvignon blanc, according to the Drinks Business, because chenin keeps its acidity and freshness even amid global warming. —Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025

Other popular varieties include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, syrah, and carmenère. —Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, white sauvignon (variety of grape)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sauvignon blanc

• antitank
• interbank
• mountebank
• riverbank
• banc
• bank
• blank
• clank
• crank
• dank
• drank
• flank