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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Her 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of anise, cedar, tobacco leaf, and black currant.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Top notes of bergamot, cardamom, and black currant make way for subtler notes of rose and vanilla.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
The 2021 vintage is no exception and offers heady aromas of black currant, spicy sandalwood, and a whiff of English toffee.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Bright, deep purple with luscious aromas of blackberry, black currant, mocha and purple iris, this is a wine of impressive ripeness and texture, backed by round, medium-full tannins and good balancing acidity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Top notes of bergamot, cardamom, and black currant make way for subtler notes of rose and vanilla.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
The 2021 vintage is no exception and offers heady aromas of black currant, spicy sandalwood, and a whiff of English toffee.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Bright, deep purple with luscious aromas of blackberry, black currant, mocha and purple iris, this is a wine of impressive ripeness and texture, backed by round, medium-full tannins and good balancing acidity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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