cabernet franc

noun

cab·​er·​net franc ˌka-bər-ˈnā-ˈfräŋk How to pronounce cabernet franc (audio)
-ˈfräⁿ
often capitalized C&F
: a dry red wine often used in blends (as with merlot or cabernet sauvignon)

Examples of cabernet franc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Home to 100+ wineries, this region is known for cool-climate wines, including riesling, gewurztraminer, cabernet franc, and pinot noir. Jamie Moore, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024 This expression is a mostly merlot (65% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec) focused blend with about 27% cabernet franc and a bit of Malbec. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Known for: merlot, cabernet franc, chardonnay, riesling and viognier. Jamie Moore, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024 The red wine is a blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cabernet franc 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, pure cabernet

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabernet franc was in 1886

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“Cabernet franc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabernet%20franc. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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