cabernet sauvignon
noun
cab·er·net sau·vi·gnon
ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vin-ˈyän 
ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vē-ˈnyōⁿ
ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vē-ˈnyōⁿ
often capitalized C&S
: a dry red wine made from a single widely cultivated variety of black grape
called also cabernet
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Situated in the heart of the Napa Valley and surrounded by lush gardens and a picturesque pond reminiscent of Monet’s Garden, Sullivan Rutherford Estate has been quietly producing world-class merlot and cabernet sauvignon wines for over 50 years.
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Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
The wine’s style and flavor profile can also provide clues—bright red fruit flavors suggest pinot noir or gamay, whereas robust, dark fruit flavors might indicate cabernet sauvignon or syrah.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Given that Rodney Strong is most well-known for its award winning Alexander Valley cabernet sauvignon wines, and especially for their coveted Bordeaux blend called Symmetry (retail $60 per bottle), Kim showcased cigar pairings for these wines.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
More than 40 different grape varieties flourish, from zinfandel to cabernet sauvignon, grenache to syrah, and there are nearly 300 wineries spread across 11 sub-AVAs (American Viticultural Areas).
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 7 Aug. 2024
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Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
The wine’s style and flavor profile can also provide clues—bright red fruit flavors suggest pinot noir or gamay, whereas robust, dark fruit flavors might indicate cabernet sauvignon or syrah.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Given that Rodney Strong is most well-known for its award winning Alexander Valley cabernet sauvignon wines, and especially for their coveted Bordeaux blend called Symmetry (retail $60 per bottle), Kim showcased cigar pairings for these wines.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
More than 40 different grape varieties flourish, from zinfandel to cabernet sauvignon, grenache to syrah, and there are nearly 300 wineries spread across 11 sub-AVAs (American Viticultural Areas).
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Cabernet sauvignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20sauvignon. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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