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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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.
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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
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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
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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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