Cabernet
- noun
- /ˈkæbərneɪ/
- At dinner, we enjoyed a rich glass of Cabernet Sauvignon that paired perfectly with the steak.
- cabernet sauvignon
- cabernet franc
- bottle of cabernet
They search for Margaret River Cabernet on Google to buy.
- They search for Margaret River Cabernet on Google to buy.
Examples
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I don't remember the grape variety, maybe you do, but it was a Cabernet Franc, cab Franc.
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What I found on this trip is that the Cabernets in the $15-$25 range were particularly noteworthy in terms of value.
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So we're going to try the Cabernet Sauvignon.
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This is a cabernet franc.
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They search for Margaret River Cabernet on Google to buy.
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Fetch me a cabernet from the cellar, will you, Barn?
Fiction book (1998) -
It's the cabernet.
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In fact, I would say that Trim 10 is one of the best cabernet sauvignon wines priced under $15 made in California.
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That evening, after his spaghetti and Napa Valley cabernet, Spear walked the canyon road under the stars.
Fiction book (1996) -
The winemaker took advantage of the moment to get a closer look at the new cabernet franc stock that had just been planted on a small parcel.
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Synonyms
Wine made from dark grapes with the skins left on during making
A type of red wine or the dark grape used to make it, originally from Bordeaux
Compounds
A type of red wine or the dark grape used to make it, originally from Bordeaux
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cabernet comes from a French name for a grape, cabernet, though its older root is not certain; a helpful way to remember it is to think of it as the 'family name' you see in wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. So, Cabernet today means a rich red wine made from that grape.