Iso of an answer for rice wine/vinegar

[Ann Sanders]

Is there a difference between rice wine and rice vinegar in cooking???

[Tizzylish]

The same difference between rice wine vinegar and rice wine is the same as comparing it to white/red wine and vinegar. Wine vinegar is wine that has been soured naturally or artificially.

[LLR]

I found this on Cook's Thesarus:

rice vinegar = rice wine vinegar Notes: Rice vinegars are popular in Asian and they're sweeter, milder, and less acidic than Western vinegars. They're sometimes called "rice wine vinegars," but they're made from rice, not rice wine. Most recipes that call for rice vinegar intend for you to use white rice vinegar, which is used in both China and Japan. The Chinese also use red rice vinegar with seafood or in sweet and sour dishes, and black rice vinegar in stir-fries and dipping sauces. Substitutes: apple cider vinegar (also add a pinch of sugar if you like) OR white wine vinegar OR 3 parts white vinegar + 1 part water