sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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Guests will enjoy a fine selection of Whittard of Chelsea teas and Wiston English sparkling wine amid an intimate gathering of industry excellence. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025 This month, the global philanthropist launched a sparkling wine with Sonoma County's J Vineyards & Winery called Love Wine—right in time for Valentine's Day. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025 For years the French 75 was served on the rocks in a tall glass, essentially a Tom Collins with the soda water swapped for sparkling wine. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 Coined the Sweetheart Soak, this couples experience includes one-hour private hillside hot tub soak, scented oils, a carafe of sparkling wine and sweet, decadent treats—all in the name of nature. Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sparkling wine

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sparkling wine was in 1565

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“Sparkling wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkling%20wine. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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