red wine
noun
: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes
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The only wine club that exclusively delivers Napa Valley red wine to members, Club 672 takes its name from the number of bottles contained on a standard pallet of wine.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The blend was finished in French oak barrels that previously held The Prisoner, a blend of red wines built around Zinfandel in addition to Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
In Randolph’s photo, Brisket could be seen lounging on a dusky pink velvet chair with a table in front of him set with a martini and a glass of red wine.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
One batch to produce a white blend, the other a syrah red wine varietal.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The blend was finished in French oak barrels that previously held The Prisoner, a blend of red wines built around Zinfandel in addition to Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
In Randolph’s photo, Brisket could be seen lounging on a dusky pink velvet chair with a table in front of him set with a martini and a glass of red wine.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
One batch to produce a white blend, the other a syrah red wine varietal.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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