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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The 2021 vintage is no exception and offers heady aromas of black currant, spicy sandalwood, and a whiff of English toffee.
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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
Tempranillo brings essential flavors of black plum and black currant along with ageability, while Graciano adds aroma and structure and Mazuelo rounds things out with juicy fruit flavors and a touch of spice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Flavors of molasses on the attack, followed by Oreos, black currant juice, black cherries, fudge, dark brownies, raspberry juice and dark honey on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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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
Tempranillo brings essential flavors of black plum and black currant along with ageability, while Graciano adds aroma and structure and Mazuelo rounds things out with juicy fruit flavors and a touch of spice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Flavors of molasses on the attack, followed by Oreos, black currant juice, black cherries, fudge, dark brownies, raspberry juice and dark honey on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for black currant
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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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