Red Wine Choice is a term used to describe the four most popular types of red wine. CLARET, a dry red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, is a 6 letter solution. Merlot, a full-bodied red wine made from Merlot grapes, is also a 6 letter solution. PINOT, a light-bodied red wine made from PINOT Noir grapes, is a 5 letter solution. Lastly, PINOT Noir, a full-bodied red wine made from PINOT Noir grapes, is a 9 letter solution.