How do you spell Cabernet?
Correct spelling
cabernet
Remember the French origin: CAB-er-NET, ending like fishing net
Why is cabernet spelled this way?
From Cabernet, a French grape variety. CAB-ER-NET. Often misspelled 'cabernay' or 'cabarnet'. The ending is -net, like a fishing net. Cabernet Sauvignon is a double spelling challenge.
Common misspellings of cabernet
cabernaycabarnetcabarnettcabernat
Example
The restaurant's wine list featured an excellent cabernet from Napa Valley.