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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Attendees will taste six library wines, including pinot noir from Mount Eden, Sante Arcangeli and The Mountain Winery and cabernet sauvignons from Cooper Garrod, La Questa and Ridge.
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The cabernet sauvignons are stellar, lush and drinkable now but also ideal for aging.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The birthplace of a singular vision of Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, Cardinale has been recognized for excellence in the bottle since its founding in 1982.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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.
—John Kell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The cabernet sauvignons are stellar, lush and drinkable now but also ideal for aging.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The birthplace of a singular vision of Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, Cardinale has been recognized for excellence in the bottle since its founding in 1982.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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.
—John Kell, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Cabernet sauvignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20sauvignon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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