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
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While Laster notes that sauvignon blanc has been seeing an uptick among passenger requests onboard, red wine—across the board, regardless of varietal—is still the strongest performer.
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Rats can distinguish between Riesling and sauvignon blanc.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The same people who enjoy pinot gris and sauvignon blanc tend to like chenin as well, said Selland Family Restaurants CEO Josh Nelson.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Rats can distinguish between Riesling and sauvignon blanc.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The same people who enjoy pinot gris and sauvignon blanc tend to like chenin as well, said Selland Family Restaurants CEO Josh Nelson.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Sauvignon blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauvignon%20blanc. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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