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Sauvignon

American  
[soh-vin-yohn, soh-vee-nyawn] / ˌsoʊ vɪnˈyõʊ̃, soʊ viˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of Sauvignon

see origin at Cabernet Sauvignon

Example Sentences

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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

Other Thanksgiving no-thank-yous include any red wine with copious tannins, alcohol and oak— especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

From Sauvignon Bark, the new wine for dogs, to the nuttiest of combat sports...

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 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 Wetterau, John Moncure

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