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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Since then, the winery has been focused on the expressions of two Napa Valley wines: cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023 These include cabernet sauvignon grapes; pomegranate juice; red wine, blackberry and blueberry concentrates; and vegetable glycerin for body. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024 Wine is the main attraction here: Sip your way through cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, merlot, and more at 200-plus wineries. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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