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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Light set of soft aromas of smoke, sultanas, red cherries and black currants in this Cannonau made using cement tanks.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Massimo gets beef tenderloin and elderberries; Shuai, short ribs and black currants; Bailey, beef cheek and Saskatoon berry; Lana, New York striploin and haskap berry; César, rib eye and chokeberry; and Tristen, flat iron and gooseberry.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Kir Royale Champagne purists may condemn this wine cocktail but it’s become an icon for a reason; the delightful combination of sweet-tart from the black currant liqueur and the dry fizz of Champagne presents a well-balanced sip that perfectly sets the tone for a meal ahead.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Massimo gets beef tenderloin and elderberries; Shuai, short ribs and black currants; Bailey, beef cheek and Saskatoon berry; Lana, New York striploin and haskap berry; César, rib eye and chokeberry; and Tristen, flat iron and gooseberry.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Kir Royale Champagne purists may condemn this wine cocktail but it’s become an icon for a reason; the delightful combination of sweet-tart from the black currant liqueur and the dry fizz of Champagne presents a well-balanced sip that perfectly sets the tone for a meal ahead.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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“Black currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20currant. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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