Cabernet Sauvignon is the name of both the grape and the wine it produces. Cabernet is considered to be one of the world's finest red wines, with its depth of complexity and richness of flavour.

Other names for this grape and wine are Petit Cabernet, Petit Vidure and Vidure, and in Italy, Uva Francese.

Cabernet is well matched with beef, lamb and goose, especially when cooked with herbs. It also is a compliments brie, cheddar cheese and chocolate.