bottling

noun

bot·​tling ˈbä-tᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce bottling (audio)
ˈbät-liŋ
: a beverage and especially a wine that is bottled at a particular time

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While Tensley is best known for Rhône varieties like syrah and grenache, his entry-level cab delivers impressive value, offering glimpses of the purity of fruit and intensity that define his more powerful flagship bottlings. Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 This rare bottling encapsulates the artistry of Japanese distilling. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, Delamotte’s prior Blanc de Blancs vintage bottlings were 2007, 2008, 2012, and 2014. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025 And though both prestigious businesses produce coveted vintages, the resulting bottling is somehow far greater than the sum of its parts. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bottling

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bottling was in 1860

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“Bottling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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