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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Anecdotally, yellow jackets prefer the sweetness of red wine, but experiment to see which works best for you.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Dirty martinis and red wine are two great options for this theme, and are easy to prep and pour.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The recipe calls for dry red wine, which just so happens to pair beautifully with the meal once complete!
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
What happened to all those heart-healthy polyphenols in red wine that help protect the lining of blood vessels in the heart?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Dirty martinis and red wine are two great options for this theme, and are easy to prep and pour.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The recipe calls for dry red wine, which just so happens to pair beautifully with the meal once complete!
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
What happened to all those heart-healthy polyphenols in red wine that help protect the lining of blood vessels in the heart?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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