cabernet sauvignon

noun

often capitalized C&S
: a dry red wine made from a single widely cultivated variety of black grape

called also cabernet

Examples of cabernet sauvignon in a Sentence

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Wine Red The color of a perfect cabernet sauvignon is a lovely addition to a holiday color palette. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024 The 71-acre Napa County estate includes a tennis court, casita, two rentable two-bedroom cottages, and an infinity pool overlooking the 15.39-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard. The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for cabernet sauvignon 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Dec. 2024.

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