red wine

noun

1. wine having a predominantly red color derived from the skin pigment in the red or other dark-colored grapes used in making it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red wine¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Other Thanksgiving no-thank-yous include any red wine with copious tannins, alcohol and oak— especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends.

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From a toe-curling tale of Peruvian politics to the lifesaving qualities of red wine...

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In one video, he raps about Rolls-Royce Wraiths during a lovely al fresco brunch with his cousins and his grandma over glasses of red wine.

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Mr Hjaltason shared the news of his discovery on a Facebook page for local wildlife alongside pictures of the insects, describing "a strange fly on a red wine ribbon", according to Icelandic media.

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I was so jittery I got plastered on red wine, then unwittingly insulted her with an off-color joke, almost blowing our relationship before it started.

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