Question: is cabernet sauvignon considered a dry red wine?
Answer: For the purposes of the general public Cabernet Sauvignon is considered to be a dry wine. Dry means not sweet but some may have a sweet perception to some drinkers because the fruit taste is often described as sweet. Most of the European red wines,Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, etc are dry.