black raspberry
noun
: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties
called also blackcap
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Their 2023 Beeson Ranch Zin is made from grapes grown on old vines and has aromas of graphite, cassis, and black plum with soft, velvety tannins and flavors of black currant, violet petal, and black raspberry.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
The depth and richness in this wine was stunning, with shimmering aromas of blue fruit, boysenberries, black raspberries, figs, and tones of star anise.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Vibrant blue fruits are joined by black raspberries and cherries, and the interplay of plushness and nervy energy brings a fabulous sense of life to each sip.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Silky tannins lead the way to flavors of cherry, dark chocolate, and black raspberry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
The depth and richness in this wine was stunning, with shimmering aromas of blue fruit, boysenberries, black raspberries, figs, and tones of star anise.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Vibrant blue fruits are joined by black raspberries and cherries, and the interplay of plushness and nervy energy brings a fabulous sense of life to each sip.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Silky tannins lead the way to flavors of cherry, dark chocolate, and black raspberry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Black raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20raspberry. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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