sparkling wine

noun

: an effervescent table wine

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The three-day event also included DIY workshops for children and extends to Chandon Winery in Ningxia, LVMH’s sparkling wine estate founded more than 10 years ago. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Those beverages include beer, many types of liquor, sparkling wine, brandy and sake. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Then, as sparkling wine has taken off elsewhere, the winery pivoted to focus more on its chardonnays — and pinot noirs, too. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 It’s best enjoyed from a window seat with a glass of Trentodoc sparkling wine or a classic Negroni in hand. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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