cabernet sauvignon

noun

cab·​er·​net sau·​vi·​gnon ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vin-ˈyän  ˌka-bər-ˈnā-sō-vē-ˈnyōⁿ 

variants often Cabernet Sauvignon

: a full-bodied red wine that is known for its complexity, capacity to age, and tannic structure, that is one of the world's most popular wines, and that is notably produced in Bordeaux, the U.S., South America, and Australia

also : the grape itself

called also cabernet

Examples of cabernet sauvignon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its portfolio is rich in deep reds that thrive in higher elevation climates, can handle the heat and sometimes appreciate diverse soil, such as zinfandel, syrah and cabernet sauvignon. —Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026

Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $45 A longtime Napa Valley icon with deep roots in Rutherford, Sequoia Grove makes cabernet sauvignon in a timeless style that brings a real sense of place rather than mere California bravado. —Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026

This expression is a fully mature Woodford Reserve Bourbon finished in cabernet sauvignon French oak barrels. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Mar. 2026

Popular choices are the sauvignon blanc and the Exit Forty One, a petite sirah and cabernet sauvignon blend named after the freeway exit to Suisun Valley. —Nicole Findlay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French — more at cabernet franc, sauvignon blanc

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above