A dark, full-bodied red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, often considered one of the most prestigious wine varieties.
From French 'Cabernet Sauvignon,' where 'Cabernet' possibly comes from 'Cabernet' region of France, and 'Sauvignon' means 'wild.' The exact etymology of 'Cabernet' remains debated by wine historians.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are genetically the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc—wine lovers essentially created the perfect grape through accidental cross-pollination, then spent centuries perfecting it.
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