Cabernet
pronunciation
How to pronounce Cabernet in British English:
UK [ˈkæbərnei]
How to pronounce Cabernet in American English:
US [ˌkæbɚˈne]
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- Noun:
- superior Bordeaux type of red wine
Word Origin
- cabernet (n.)
- family of grapes, or wine made from them, 1833, from French. Supposedly the best of them, cabernet sauvignon is attested in English from 1846.
Example
- 1. A family reserve cabernet sauvignon will debut next year .
- 2. For wine , stick with the darker reds ( merlot , cabernet sauvignon ) for their high antioxidant content .
- 3. Yao will release the inaugural vintage of yao ming napa valley cabernet in china on nov. 28 .
- 4. American wineries make all sorts of interesting wines that are hidden among the cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay .
- 5. The wine , made from cabernet sauvignon grapes harvested in 2009 from california 's napa valley , is priced at 1775 yuan ( us $ 289 ) a bottle .