Cabernet Sauvignon

American  

[kab-er-ney soh-vin-yohn, ka-ber-ney soh-vee-nyawn] / ˌkæb ərˈneɪ ˌsoʊ vɪnˈyõʊ̃, ka bɛr neɪ soʊ viˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

1. a premium red grape used in winemaking, especially in the Bordeaux region of France and in northern California.

2. a dry red wine made from this grape.

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Cabernet Sauvignon British  

/ kabɛrnɛ soviɲɔ̃, ˈkæbəneɪ ˈsəʊvɪnjɒn /

noun

1. a black grape originally grown in the Bordeaux area of France, and now throughout the wine-producing world

2. any of various red wines made from this grape

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Etymology

Origin of Cabernet Sauvignon

< French cabernet variety of red grape < Médoc dialect, also carbenet, carmenet; sauvignon, Middle French sarvinien name applied regionally to various grape varieties; both words of obscure origin

Example Sentences

For the contest, each team was given a base wine, for example Cabernet Sauvignon, and then mixed in other varietals to create a unique blend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Also on the ticket - an oil painting of King George V and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon signed by monarchist and former Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Serious wine drinkers often have their preferences: some prefer sweet hints of chocolate in a Malbec from Argentina, while others are drawn to a spicy and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

J-Harden Wines launched for sale in the U.S. in summer 2022 and can be found at retailers nationwide with bottles of California Cabernet Sauvignon, California Red Blend, and Prosecco available.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Dark ruby light circled and glanced through his Cabernet Sauvignon.

From Joe Burke's Last Stand by Wetterau, John Moncure

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