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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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Mendoza, located in Argentina, on the other hand, boasts ideal weather for red and white wine production with variations in altitude and bracing winds from the nearby Andes mountain range. Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Everything, of course, was washed down with glasses of red and white wine and champagne, just a few of the dozen options that make up the lounge’s drinks menu, alongside soft drinks, teas, and coffees. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 Instead, go for a pretty and practical option that can be used for both red and white wines. Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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