This might be true as there is an alternative spelling, carbenet, according
to some of the dictionaries.
Just one thing though - neither CabSauv nor CabFranc are coal black ...

I guess I'll just have it down as etymology unknown and waffle a bit.

I am preparaing a lecture on Cab Sauv for the tastevins rookies, that's why,
in case you are curious.

Cheers and thanks for taking an interest

Nils

"Anders Tørneskog" > skrev i meddelandet
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> The Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon
> Blanc...
> Cabernet might be from "Carbonet" - "Coalblack" according to Wein-plus
> glossary
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> Anders
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> "Nils Gustaf Lindgren" > skrev i melding
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>> 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
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