The Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon
Blanc...
Cabernet might be from "Carbonet" - "Coalblack" according to Wein-plus
glossary

Anders

"Nils Gustaf Lindgren" > skrev i melding
...
> Hello,
> Delving into wine history I come upon a conundrum, namely, the name
> cabernet. I find it recorded, for Cabernet Sauvignon, first in 1736
> (earlier apparently it was called petit vidure). However, I find no
> indication of the provenience of the word "cabernet". Sauvignon, OTOH,
> would indicate somthing wild, sauvage - untrue, as the grape is a
> crossing, most likely form the vineyard, but, udnerstandable.
> Does anybody know?
>
> TIA
>
> Cheers
>
> Nils
>