red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

Examples of red wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As for red wines, the Homola Syrah 2020 from the cool climate Balaton wine region was exceptional. Jill Barth, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 There’s a whole section of the menu dedicated to black truffles, which pair well with a nice Sagrantino di Montefalco, a full-bodied red wine produced nearby. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 But the greatest pains may be the red wine stains plaguing their teeth after indulging in a glass or two. Janice Brockenberry, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024 With Ramsay working the room and discussing all things F1, guests will dine on his famed Beef Wellington, paired with potato puree, glazed root vegetables, red wine demi-glace, and the crave-worthy Sticky Toffee Pudding with speculoos ice cream. Mark Gray, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red wine 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red wine was in the 15th century

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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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