sparkling wine
noun
a wine that is naturally carbonated by a second fermentation.
sparkling wines
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pluralof sparkling wine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The drink’s evolution has included more sparkling wines made with red wine grapes, such as Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Sainsbury's said its sales of sparkling wines were up 128% year-on-year.
From Reuters ● May 5, 2023
Head to the Rooftop bar and terrace — which aims to evoke Palm Springs, Calif. — for views, Champagne, sparkling wines, cocktails and small plates like tacos, amid succulents and cactuses.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
This bubbly, a blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, is made in the Méthode Cap Classique, the South African designation for sparkling wines made in what used to be known as the champagne method.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 23, 2023
The sparkling wines repose in long cool vaulted galleries similar to many cellars in the Champagne, while the still wines are stored in capacious subterranean halls each 100 yards in length.
From Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines by Henry Vizetelly
