Cheerwine

Southern cherry cola

Cheerwine is a cherry-flavored soft drink produced in North Carolina since 1917, known for its deep burgundy color and distinctively sweet taste.

Despite the name, it contains no wine or alcohol—the "wine" refers to its rich, wine-like color.

The drink has a devoted regional following in the American South, where it appears in floats, mixed drinks, and even barbecue sauces.

I'll take a Cheerwine with my pulled pork sandwich.

carbonated

fizzy

Containing dissolved gas

sparkling · soda · soft drink · cola · pop · refreshment · beverage · carbonated · bubbly · fizz

regional

North Carolina

Southeastern Atlantic coast state

Piedmont · Tar Heel · local · regional · barbecue · sweet tea · regional delicacy

cherry

cherry

Red stone fruit

cherry syrup · fruit · red · tart · stonefruit · pit · cherry pie · cherry cobbler · kirsch · black cherry

nostalgic

nostalgia

Longing for the past

classic · heritage · tradition · old-fashioned · throwback · childhood · Americana · soda fountain · glass bottle · general store

sweet

sugary

Containing much sweetener

cloying · honeyed · confectionery · indulgent · rich · nectar · sweetness · sugar rush · treat · sippable

Opposites
beverage type

Cheerwinecherry wine

Fermented stone-fruit beverage

wine · red wine · alcoholic beverages · beer · liquor

brand reach/distribution

CheerwineCoca-Cola

Iconic American cola brand

Pepsi · Sprite · Fanta · Mountain Dew · Dr Pepper

flavor profile

Cheerwinetonic water

Carbonated quinine drink

club soda · seltzer · unsweetened tea · black coffee · Coca-Cola Classic

Family

cheer, wine, cheers, cheered, cheering, cheerful, cheerfully, cheerfulness, cheerless

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G