sauvignon blanc
noun
sau·vi·gnon blanc ˌsō-vēn-ˈyän-ˈbläŋk 
ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ
ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ : a dry white wine made from a grape originally grown in Bordeaux and the Loire valley
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Wine lovers in Alabama soon will have another spot for sipping and sampling pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, moscato, chardonnay and more. 
Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 The sauvignon blanc is the top-selling premium tier (priced over $12) wine in the United States, according to NielsenIQ. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The sauvignon blanc lends citrus flavors and verve, while the sémillon adds fig and richness. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Both the rosé and sauvignon blanc retail at just under $46 for 1.5 liters (or, in layman's terms, around two bottles of wine). Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 July 2022 Dry Creek Vineyard, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, helped launch the Dry Creek Valley in northern Sonoma County as a major wine region, especially with its sauvignon blanc and zinfandel. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 Named after the titular character in the Shakespeare play, Juliet offers rosé and sauvignon blanc in chic cylindrical containers that are inspired by the colors of textiles and tiles seen in Portofino and St. Tropez. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 July 2022 Best known for the white wines of Rueda, in Spain, verdejo typically offers a pleasant if not profound alternative to chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 For wine lovers who are looking for an alternative to chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc, consider what the Italians drink on the sunny islands of Sicily and Sardinia to keep their cool during the hot days of summer. Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 June 2022 See More
Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 The sauvignon blanc is the top-selling premium tier (priced over $12) wine in the United States, according to NielsenIQ. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The sauvignon blanc lends citrus flavors and verve, while the sémillon adds fig and richness. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Both the rosé and sauvignon blanc retail at just under $46 for 1.5 liters (or, in layman's terms, around two bottles of wine). Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 July 2022 Dry Creek Vineyard, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, helped launch the Dry Creek Valley in northern Sonoma County as a major wine region, especially with its sauvignon blanc and zinfandel. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 Named after the titular character in the Shakespeare play, Juliet offers rosé and sauvignon blanc in chic cylindrical containers that are inspired by the colors of textiles and tiles seen in Portofino and St. Tropez. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 July 2022 Best known for the white wines of Rueda, in Spain, verdejo typically offers a pleasant if not profound alternative to chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 For wine lovers who are looking for an alternative to chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc, consider what the Italians drink on the sunny islands of Sicily and Sardinia to keep their cool during the hot days of summer. Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, white sauvignon (variety of grape)
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above