white wine

noun

: a wine ranging in color from faintly yellow to amber that is produced from the juice alone of dark- or light-colored grapes

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Interesting Diversity While Austria might be best known for its white wines, the rising temperatures have allowed red grapes in cool-climate areas like Austria to ripen more reliably. Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 How to Make a Holiday Jewel Mocktail In a champagne flute, highball glass, rocks glass, or white wine glass, combine ½ ounce pure maple syrup and ½ teaspoon orange bitters. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 The main attraction is an 18-20 pound whole roasted turkey stuffed with sweet yellow onion and fresh orange slices, glazed with white wine compound butter and fresh herbs and accompanied by pan roast gravy and cranberry orange relish ($149.99) or a double turkey breast ($79.99). Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024 Despite these changes, Rueda will remain a global capital for white wine production steeped in centuries of artistry. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for white wine 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white wine was in the 14th century

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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