pink champagne

American

noun

a sparkling white wine, especially of the Champagne district of France, colored slightly by the grape skins during fermentation or the addition of a small amount of red wine just before the second fermentation.

Etymology

Origin of pink champagne

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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They also accuse him of accepting pricey gifts - including cigars and pink champagne - in exchange for advancing the personal interests of a millionaire Hollywood producer.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

Some of my favorite classic ’70s plumbing fixture colors were pink champagne, avocado, sunflower, blueberry, espresso and peachblow.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

Best believe the Forum will sell you a bottle of pink champagne on ice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2021

It seems deeply bizarre that in the midst of this, a scandal over cigars and pink champagne may be what’s occupying most of the prime minister’s, and the country’s, time.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2018

I look it over: Sacher torte, pink champagne, crème de menthe, chocolate ganache.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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