cabernet sauvignon

noun

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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The 2022 Portrait—a red blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and petit verdot—was fermented in stainless steel and aged 21 months in French oak. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 The quantity of bulk wine available is at an all-time high, led by cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and chardonnay, in that order. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025 Traveling through a landscape of 43,000 acres of vines bearing cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and zinfandel grapes, among other varietals, the trains offer an ideal way to taste vintages and experience the beauty of America’s most famous wine-growing region. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 The Llano Estacado is actually capable of supporting a wide diversity of grape varietals: over 75 kinds of wine grapes are grown here, including tempranillo, sangiovese, mourvèdre, cabernet sauvignon, viognier, and pinot noir. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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