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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The brand’s portfolio is broad, including reds like pinot noir, Lambrusco and cabernet sauvignon and an assortment of whites like riesling and sauvignon blanc.
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John Kell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For the red wine, reach for a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s a one-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard, a pickleball court and a bocce court.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The wine choices include cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, pinot grigio and chardonnay.
Between the signature cocktail, pizza slice and glass of wine, my total rang up to exactly $22.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
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John Kell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For the red wine, reach for a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s a one-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard, a pickleball court and a bocce court.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The wine choices include cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, pinot grigio and chardonnay.
Between the signature cocktail, pizza slice and glass of wine, my total rang up to exactly $22.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Cabernet sauvignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20sauvignon. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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