cabernet sauvignon

noun

cab·er·net sau·vi·gnon ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vin-ˈyän

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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Napa Valley attracts almost 4 million wine enthusiasts a year thanks to its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and, of course, world-class wines—most notably its signature varietal, cabernet sauvignon. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Over the years, the Spottswoode sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon wines began to capture the attention of wine critics. —

Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Its warm, sunny days, low humidity, and cool nights create ideal conditions for growing red varietals, and Osoyoos produces award-winning merlots, cabernet sauvignons, and cabernet francs. —

Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 Blended with a bit of cabernet sauvignon and malbec, the wine shows notes of wild plum, dark chocolate and black cherry. —

Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cabernet sauvignon

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cabernet sauvignon was in 1886

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“Cabernet sauvignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20sauvignon. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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