Cabernet Sauvignon Day: How to Celebrate the World’s Most-Planted Wine Grape

In a nutshell: Cabernet Sauvignon Day is an annual celebration of the world’s most-planted wine grape. At Humble Grape, mark the occasion by exploring Cabernet Sauvignon in our London wine bars, asking the team what is open that day, or ordering a bottle from our collection of independent winemakers to enjoy at home.

Every year, wine lovers around the world raise a glass to Cabernet Sauvignon, the grape behind some of the world’s most famous red wines. At Humble Grape, any excuse to explore a brilliant bottle is a good one.

Whether you fancy discovering something new at one of our London wine bars or ordering Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy at home, here is what makes this grape so special and how to celebrate it.

What Is Cabernet Sauvignon Day?

Cabernet Sauvignon Day, often shared as #CabernetDay, celebrates one of the best-known grape varieties in the wine world.

There are actually two dates you may come across. The original #CabernetDay, launched in 2010, is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday before US Labor Day. In 2026, that falls on Thursday, 3 September. Some wine calendars also recognise 30 August as International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, so you will often see Cabernet celebrations taking place across late August and early September.

The grape itself came about through a natural crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, believed to have occurred in Bordeaux centuries ago. Its parentage was eventually confirmed through DNA research by scientists at the University of California, Davis.

Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is grown around the world, from Bordeaux and Tuscany to California, Chile, South Africa and Australia.

So, what makes it so loved?

Cabernet Sauvignon is typically bold, structured and capable of ageing beautifully. Expect flavours such as blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, often joined by notes of cedar, tobacco, graphite, herbs or mint.

Its firm tannins give the wine plenty of backbone, making Cabernet Sauvignon particularly good alongside rich, savoury dishes.

How to Celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon Day with Humble Grape

You do not need a special occasion to open a good bottle, but Cabernet Sauvignon Day is certainly a good excuse.

Here are a few easy ways to join in.

Explore Cabernet Sauvignon at Our London Wine Bars

There is something to be said for letting someone else do the pouring.

Across our London wine bars, you will find hundreds of organic and sustainable wines sourced from independent winemakers around the world.

Our wine selection changes regularly, so ask the team what Cabernet Sauvignon is open or available when you visit. Tell them the styles you normally enjoy and they can help you find a bottle, or perhaps introduce you to something completely new.

You can find Humble Grape in Battersea, Fleet Street, Islington, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf, Bow Lane and Smithfield.

Shop Cabernet Sauvignon Online

Prefer a night in?

Browse our Cabernet Sauvignon collection and discover bottles from independent producers around the world.

From structured Stellenbosch Cabernet to rich California expressions, Cabernet Sauvignon can taste remarkably different depending on where it is grown and how it is made.

You can also explore our wider red wine collection. If you enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon’s bold, structured character, our Malbec collection is another good place to explore.

What Food Goes With Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Sauvignon loves rich, savoury food.

Think steak, roast beef, lamb and mature hard cheeses. The grape’s naturally firm tannins work particularly well with richer dishes, helping balance fat while complementing deep, savoury flavours.

For a plant-based pairing, try dishes built around mushrooms, lentils or other earthy flavours.

That also makes Cabernet Sauvignon a natural candidate for a proper Sunday roast, particularly if beef or lamb is involved.

Ready to celebrate? Book a table at your nearest Humble Grape wine bar, or shop our Cabernet Sauvignon collection and raise a glass at home.

Cabernet Sauvignon Day FAQs

When Is Cabernet Sauvignon Day?

There are two commonly used Cabernet Sauvignon celebrations.

The original #CabernetDay is celebrated on the Thursday before US Labor Day. In 2026, that falls on Thursday, 3 September.

Some wine calendars also mark International Cabernet Sauvignon Day on 30 August, which is why Cabernet celebrations often appear across both dates.

What Does Cabernet Sauvignon Taste Like?

Cabernet Sauvignon commonly shows flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, alongside notes such as cedar, tobacco, graphite, herbs or mint.

It is usually full-bodied with firm tannins, giving the wine its characteristic structure and ageing potential.

What Food Goes Well With Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Sauvignon works particularly well with rich, savoury dishes such as steak, roast beef, lamb, burgers and mature hard cheeses.

Mushroom-based dishes can also work beautifully if you prefer a plant-based pairing.

Is Cabernet Sauvignon a Dry Wine?

Generally, yes. Cabernet Sauvignon is typically produced as a dry red wine.

Its ripe black fruit flavours can sometimes give an impression of sweetness, but most Cabernet Sauvignon wines are dry, structured and savoury rather than sweet.

Where Does Cabernet Sauvignon Come From?

Cabernet Sauvignon originated in France and is believed to have appeared in Bordeaux following a natural crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.

Today, it is grown across many of the world’s major wine regions, including France, the United States, Chile, Australia, South Africa and Italy.