Noun: Sauvignon 'sow-vin-yóng
- A popular white wine made from Sauvignon grapes, known for its crisp, herbaceous flavours and often notes of citrus and tropical fruits
"The Sauvignon Blanc paired perfectly with the grilled asparagus";
- Sauvignon Blanc
- A variety of white wine grape, originally from France, known for producing crisp, aromatic wines with flavours of green apple, grass, and gooseberry; also refers to the wine made from these grapes
"We enjoyed a glass of chilled Sauvignon with our seafood";
- Sauvignon Blanc
Derived forms: Sauvignons
Type of: common grape vine, vinifera, vinifera grape, Vitis vinifera, white wine
Encyclopedia: Sauvignon