Is red wine vinegar the same as wine?

Here's the difference:

* Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice.

* Red wine vinegar is made by fermenting red wine with bacteria. This process turns the alcohol into acetic acid, which gives the vinegar its sour taste.

So, while they both start with wine, the fermentation process transforms wine into a completely different product with a distinct flavor profile and lower alcohol content.