wine having a predominantly red colour derived from the skin pigment in the red or purple grapes used in making it
a glass of red wine
a delicious South African red wine
red wine in American English
any wine made from dark, purplish grapes when the grape skins are left with the juice after pressing to allow the absorption of reddish coloring agents during fermentation
red wine in Hospitality
(rɛd waɪn)
Word forms: (regular plural) red wines
noun (count) (noncount)
(Hospitality (hotel): Food and drink, alcoholic drinks)
Red wine is wine that is dark red in color.
Red wine goes well with meat and white wine goes well with fish.
Some customers prefer red wine to white wine.
White wine should be served cool, but red wine should not be chilled.
Examples of 'red wine' in a sentence
red wine
It is a glass of red wine.
The Sun (2016)
City's Spanish boss joked he had been enjoying a glass of fine red wine with his players after the final whistle.
The Sun (2016)
He was sitting on the bed in his dressing gown, a glass of red wine in his hand, and a big cigar.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A DAILY glass of red wine could help women who are struggling to get pregnant.
The Sun (2016)
Love a glass of good red wine?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His friend is knocking back a glass of red wine with a substantial sandwich.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Plus a glass of red wine.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Drink a glass of red wine if you like, though not much more.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Although predominantly a red wine producer, the whites show promise.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
So he crushes some pills into a glass of red wine and invites Ash round for a chat.
The Sun (2013)
Most South African red wines come out of the scrum smelling of something distinctly other than violets.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
That's right, a cold glass of red wine.
The Sun (2016)
In other languages
red wine
British English: red wine /rɛd waɪn/ NOUN
Red wine is wine that gets its red colour from the skins of the grapes.