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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Looking at the lineup of exceptional bottles that will soon be on its way to members, this is an excellent opportunity to savor examples of the wide array of red wines that has built Napa Valley’s reputation. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025 The name of her blog was a nod to a red wine called Tignanello. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025 Or, if the spill is something acidic, such as red wine, use club soda instead. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025 The red wine adds so much depth as does the Worcestershire and Dijon. Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 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 26 Feb. 2025.

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