red wine

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of red wine

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

For dinner, Kai has prepared a dry-brined duck breast with a red wine reduction, a meal that is mentioned in the novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Then, while they were still warm, I’d do something crucial: ladle over more golden olive oil, a shake of oregano, red pepper flakes, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Flavanols are especially common in cocoa, red wine, and berries, and research has associated them with better memory, improved cognitive performance, and protection against damage to brain cells.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

For González’s Beronia Crianza red wine, the retail price will rise from the current $16.99 to $17.99.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Lolo stands at the head of the table and holds up his plastic glass of red wine.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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