sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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Terrific sparkling wine is produced across the globe, especially right here in California. David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Here’s How and the Savoy recipes call for the cocktail to be served in a tall glass, on ice, making this a Tom Collins with sparkling wine instead of soda water. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024 Cost: Free 360 Chicago Watch fireworks on the 94th floor of the iconic high-rise and experience Tilt with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 Saving Sparkling Wines for Celebrations Only Many wine collectors are keen on tucking away bottles of sparkling wine only to uncork on special occasions. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 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 9 Jan. 2025.

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