manzanilla
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of manzanilla
From Spanish, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at manchineel
Example Sentences
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It seemed to express the savory, fragile essence of manzanilla, demonstrating that fortifying the wine — adding neutral spirit to raise the alcohol level to 15 percent or more — was unnecessary.
From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2021
It’s amber-colored, scented with sea brine, almonds and chamomile, and richer and more robust than the typical manzanilla.
From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2020
But this example, from Bodegas Yuste, does not fit the stereotype of manzanilla as fragile.
From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2020
Consider manzanilla, a type of fino sherry, which we have been examining in Wine School over the last month.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2019
On the way back we found some manzanilla.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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