black currant
noun
: a European perennial currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing aromatic edible black berries that are used especially in flavoring liqueur (such as cassis)
also
: the fruit
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Shafer One Point Five has aromas of ripe black cherry, blueberry, and boysenberry with silky tannins and flavors of violet petal, black currant, and plum.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
The wine has aromatics of spring flowers, black currants, forest floor and a touch of chocolate which are typical of the region.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Another customer favorite is the Reina candle ($26), which boasts a sweet floral aroma with hints of jasmine, amber and black currant.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This Cab features black currant, cherry, and vanilla notes, with a soft finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
The wine has aromatics of spring flowers, black currants, forest floor and a touch of chocolate which are typical of the region.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Another customer favorite is the Reina candle ($26), which boasts a sweet floral aroma with hints of jasmine, amber and black currant.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This Cab features black currant, cherry, and vanilla notes, with a soft finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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