Answer: whitewine

AnswerCrossword Clue
WHITEWINE17A, basically
WHITEWINEWhat the writer of "Charlotte's Web" chose for an aperitif?
WHITEWINEChardonnay, e.g.
WHITEWINEChablis or sauterne
WHITEWINEThe patriotic beverage
WHITEWINEIt's served at some dinners
WHITEWINEJuly 4th beverage, perhaps