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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According to the distillery, Master Blender Adam Hannett designed the maturation profile as a nod to the original release, using 75% first-fill bourbon barrels alongside 25% first- and second-fill French red wine casks.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The concept that a particular type of alcohol, like red wine, can benefit health is simply outdated and false.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Club soda is another popular choice, especially for absorbing acidic stains like red wine.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
White wine that hasn't been opened should be used within a year or two of purchase for the best taste, while red wine can be stored for up to three years.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The concept that a particular type of alcohol, like red wine, can benefit health is simply outdated and false.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Club soda is another popular choice, especially for absorbing acidic stains like red wine.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
White wine that hasn't been opened should be used within a year or two of purchase for the best taste, while red wine can be stored for up to three years.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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