Sauvignon

American  

[soh-vin-yohn, soh-vee-nyawn] / ˌsoʊ vɪnˈjõʊ̃, soʊ viˈnjɔ̃ /

noun

1. a small blue-black grape grown primarily in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, in SW France, and highly prized in winemaking.

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Etymology

Origin of Sauvignon

see origin at Cabernet Sauvignon

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Sauvignon

When Max Franks boarded a flight to Fresno, Calif., earlier this year, he had a few things to help pass the time: two dozen bottles of wine, from Pinot Noir to Sauvignon Blanc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

When asked in 2018 by TV host Ellen DeGeneres what she would bring to a dinner party, she showed no hesitation in replying "white wine", before adding her preferences: "Sancerre, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc."

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

If your family leans wine, pick a single bottle that actually suits the meal: something crisp and acidic like a zippy Sauvignon Blanc, a light-bodied floral Beaujolais or even a gently funky orange wine.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025

For several years, Red Stitch produced only a Cabernet Sauvignon, making about 100 cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2025

There's a nice Sauvignon Blanc in the refrigerator.

From O+F by John Moncure Wetterau