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Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark-skinned grape variety that is used to make red wine. It is one of the most popular and widely planted grape varieties in the world.

The name Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of the French words “cabernet” and “sauvignon”. The word “cabernet” is thought to be derived from the Latin word “carbo”, which means “coal”, and the word “sauvignon” is thought to be derived from the Latin word “silva”, which means “forest”. In older sources the word may be spelled with a hyphen as Cabernet-Sauvignon.

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The correct pronunciation of Cabernet Sauvignon is “cab-er-nay soh-vee-nyon“. The word “Cabernet” is derived from the French word for “cabin”, and “Sauvignon” is derived from the French word for “wild”. Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine grape variety that is originally from the Bordeaux region of France. It is one of the most popular grape varieties in the world, and is used to make a wide variety of red wines, including some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world.

Cabernet Sauvignon is a late-ripening grape variety, and requires a long growing season in order to reach full maturity. The grapes are typically harvested in late September or early October in the Northern Hemisphere. Cabernet Sauvignon wines are typically full-bodied and have high tannins, which give them a long aging potential. The wines are often characterized by their dark fruit flavors, such as black cherry and blackberry, as well as their complex aromas of spice, tobacco, and leather.

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