red wine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of red wine
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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For Emma Moore, chilling red wine makes it taste more refreshing and accentuates its fruitiness.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Searches for chilled red wine on Ocado have soared compared to last year and, in April, Aldi released a red wine with a label that changes colour once it's properly chilled.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The drink’s evolution has included more sparkling wines made with red wine grapes, such as Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
A beloved producer in Melbourne, Australia, Starward’s signature Nova single malt is aged in Australian red wine barrels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
But Chief merely gave them a case of red wine as a gift, and said vaguely to Obinze, “Come and see me next week.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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