red wine

NOUN

wine from dark-colored grapes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

merlot

WEAK

burgundy cabernet cabernet sauvignon claret pinot shiraz

Example Sentences

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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

Add in your choice of red wine to deglaze the pot before adding in short ribs and beef stock.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Marked by notes of spice and cherry, the deep red wine is soft, succulent and eminently drinkable—a wine for a special occasion or a Tuesday night with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Over a glass of red wine, Behn was occasionally interrupted when one of her television ads blared in the background, which she viewed with a mix of glee and sheer disbelief.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025

I did not quite understand why red wine and steak went together.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez