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 cocktail is topped with a red wine float that can become a total mess when not properly poured.
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Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
Combine sweet, juicy watermelon chunks with fresh tomato, onion, and a red wine vinaigrette for a salad that is the essence of summer.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Roasted red peppers, juicy red tomatoes, shredded lettuce, paper-thin onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar and a few shakes of seasonings finished it off.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
—Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
Combine sweet, juicy watermelon chunks with fresh tomato, onion, and a red wine vinaigrette for a salad that is the essence of summer.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Roasted red peppers, juicy red tomatoes, shredded lettuce, paper-thin onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar and a few shakes of seasonings finished it off.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
—Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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