Preheat oven to 375°.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended.
Add vanilla, wine and egg; beat well. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture. Beat just until combined.
Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
Drop by tablespoonful 2 inches apart onto nonstick baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven; cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.