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appellation

[ap-uh-lay-shuhn] / ˌæp əˈleɪ ʃən /


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Perrin and 11 other winemakers in the Pessac-Léognan appellation had to receive special permission to water their vines from France’s winemaking authority, which sent inspectors to ensure the plants were sufficiently distressed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

The SPO's argument is that a stronger GI is needed for the appellation to be officially recognised in its two key export markets – the EU and the US.

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025

What’s more, some imports are blended with domestically produced wine and sold as American appellation wine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025

The lake makes it windy, hence its appellation: the Windy City.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline


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