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quaffable

American  
[kwawf-uh-buhl, kwaf-] / ˈkwɔf ə bəl, ˈkwæf- /

adjective

  1. (usually of alcoholic beverages, especially wine) enjoyable to drink or drink casually.


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She noted Malbec’s growing reputation as more than just a cheerful, quaffable red—especially when it comes to the Malbecs produced from old-vine, high-altitude vineyards and especially in Mendoza’s Uco Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

It may be treacly and unrealistic, but “Book Club: The Next Chapter” has heart and soul, and it’s as sweet and quaffable as an Aperol spritz on a hot day.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2023

But Eugenioides might offer another path toward a quaffable coffee we can all enjoy.

From Slate Jan. 11, 2023

It’s easy to find an assortment of international wines in this price range, but there are more quaffable and nicely priced wines produced in our corner of the world than ever.

From Seattle Times Oct. 28, 2020

The sparkling wine he releases today is toasty, crisp and dangerously quaffable.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 1, 2015

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