still wine
Americannoun
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By contrast, non-vintage still wine - that made by blending two or more years - is seen as very downmarket, something cheap and not cheerful.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2025
It forecast that temperatures and rainfall in regions, such as the southeast and east of England, would mean British-grown Chardonnay grapes "will be ripe enough to produce high-quality still wine in most years."
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2023
The still wine reminded me a bit of beaujolais, with its savory character and light body.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 22, 2022
It’s most common expression is as a lightly sweet sparkling red, but this is a still wine, fragrant with red fruit and floral aromas, light-bodied and delicious, delightful and easygoing.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2022
Shortly afterwards the chevalier himself receives 50 bottles of still wine, vintage 1783.
From Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines by Vizetelly, Henry
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