Cabernet-sauvignon definition

kăbər-nā
A variety of black grape used to make red wine, notably in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley.
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A dry red wine made from this grape.
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The most highly prized cabernet grape.
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A fragrant, dry red wine made from this grape, blended into many Bordeaux wines and often bottled as a varietal elsewhere.
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Noun

Singular:
cabernet-sauvignon
Plural:
cabernet-sauvignons

Origin of cabernet-sauvignon

  • French

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Cabernet-sauvignon Sentence Examples

  • It has all the subtlety of the top growth French wines as well as their strength. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • Silt, sand, and sediment soils make this prime land for growing Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as well as Reisling, Syrah, and Pinot Gris.

  • Probably wisely the winemakers did not try to replicate an Italian recipe, instead throwing in some Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah along with the Italian grapes.

  • Cabernet Franc often gets lost in the shadow of its powerful Bordeaux big brothers, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

  • While Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its ability to age, a 17 plus year old wine from a good but not great vintage may be past its prime.

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