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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The wine is velvety and dark in color, with aromas of cocoa, cranberry and black currant.

Kevin Gray, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 As to the filling, up the ante with a splash of Calvados, bourbon or some crème de cassis, a black currant liqueur that brings out the flavor of the grapes.

Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2022 On the nose there are aromas of red plum, blackberry and black currant.

Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2022 Hailing from Altamira in the Uco Valley this Malbec has aromas of black currant, baking spices and dried Provençal herbs.

Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2022 Bright purple; aromas of black plum, black currant and dark chocolate with a hint of anise.

Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Deep, intense purple; aromas of black currant, black plum and violets.

Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Light and fresh, the mix of fresh grapefruit, lily of the valley, and black currant, is just lovely.

Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2022 This 60/40 Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend that ages up to 18 months in casks and amphorae includes aromas of dark black fruit, brownies, licorice and some tobacco and black currant juice.

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 See More

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