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 event saw the actress enjoying glasses of red wine, custom ice sculptures, gourmet bites, and music courtesy of DJ Pamela Tick.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Just add red wine and follow the directions; or use it in cider or hot cocoa, too.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Resveratrol is a plant compound that's found in red grapes, red wine, berries, peanuts, and dark chocolate and that's also available as a supplement.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
But what might not be as obvious is that not all red wines pair perfectly with steak.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Just add red wine and follow the directions; or use it in cider or hot cocoa, too.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Resveratrol is a plant compound that's found in red grapes, red wine, berries, peanuts, and dark chocolate and that's also available as a supplement.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
But what might not be as obvious is that not all red wines pair perfectly with steak.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for red wine
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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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