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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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.
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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
For the red wine, reach for a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s a one-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard, a pickleball court and a bocce court.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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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
For the red wine, reach for a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s a one-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard, a pickleball court and a bocce court.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Cabernet sauvignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20sauvignon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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