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
Examples of cabernet sauvignon in a Sentence
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The Field Blend combines cabernet sauvignon, petite sirah, petit verdot, zinfandel and merlot into a smooth, ripe, slightly sweet red, fine for casual sipping or to wash down burgers or takeout kebabs.
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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Of course, there’s always a time and place for pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Bordeaux varieties, such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, ripen well here, as well as syrah.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Tasting room manager Vivian Emberley guides tasters through single-vineyard chardonnays and pinot noirs, as well as cabernet sauvignon from famed Bates Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains, plus a supple cabernet franc from Paso Robles.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
In order to sip on high-end malbec, cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay to your heart’s content (and snack on ample dining options), head up the stairs by Terminal B’s Gate 15 to access the lounge.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024
Some of the wine varietals and regions that are selling well in their stores are cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, Bordeaux, Burgundy and French Champagne.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Also available are chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, hard seltzer and kombucha.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
Napa is known for cabernet sauvignon, so start there.
—Megan Wood, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Of course, there’s always a time and place for pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Bordeaux varieties, such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, ripen well here, as well as syrah.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Tasting room manager Vivian Emberley guides tasters through single-vineyard chardonnays and pinot noirs, as well as cabernet sauvignon from famed Bates Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains, plus a supple cabernet franc from Paso Robles.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
In order to sip on high-end malbec, cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay to your heart’s content (and snack on ample dining options), head up the stairs by Terminal B’s Gate 15 to access the lounge.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024
Some of the wine varietals and regions that are selling well in their stores are cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, Bordeaux, Burgundy and French Champagne.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Also available are chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, hard seltzer and kombucha.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
Napa is known for cabernet sauvignon, so start there.
—Megan Wood, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
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