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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However, the Tomorrow Cellars Red & White Sampler includes 2 bottles of refreshing, non-alcoholic white wine and 2 bottles of non-alcoholic red wine. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Instead, quartz stains when aggressive liquids like red wine, tomato sauce, or coffee react with the resin content. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 The Alston An All-American Date Night special offered Friday through Sunday includes two 8-ounce filets, mashed potatoes, a four-piece shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad to share and two glasses of red wine ($250). Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 This legume-centric take on chicken Marbella combines prunes, capers and almonds with a plucky vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jul. 2026.

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