Sauvignon

American

[soh-vin-yohn, soh-vee-nyawn] / ˌsoʊ vɪnˈyõʊ̃, soʊ viˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

a small blue-black grape grown primarily in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, in SW France, and highly prized in winemaking.

Etymology

Origin of Sauvignon

Example Sentences

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When asked in 2018 by TV host Ellen DeGeneres what she would bring to a dinner party, she showed no hesitation in replying "white wine", before adding her preferences: "Sancerre, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc."

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

If your family leans wine, pick a single bottle that actually suits the meal: something crisp and acidic like a zippy Sauvignon Blanc, a light-bodied floral Beaujolais or even a gently funky orange wine.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

For the contest, each team was given a base wine, for example Cabernet Sauvignon, and then mixed in other varietals to create a unique blend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Also on the ticket - an oil painting of King George V and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon signed by monarchist and former Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

There's a nice Sauvignon Blanc in the refrigerator.

From O+F by Wetterau, John Moncure

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