black cherry
noun
1
: a large cherry (Prunus serotina) of eastern and central North America having drooping clusters of small white flowers and astringent black or dark purple fruits
also
: the fruit
2
: the strong reddish-brown wood of the black cherry used especially for cabinetwork
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These wines display the textbook black cherry and bitter chocolate flavors that Aglianico is known for.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
These included red oaks, black cherries, hemlocks, and bigtooth aspens.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2024
Polished tannins and full mouthfeel supply a gorgeous backdrop for flavors of black cherry, blackberry cobbler, and black olive tapenade with a soft note of cigar box that lingers on the expressive finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
An easy attack with a full, hearty, somewhat thrilling mid palate that is layered, kicking with flavors of mandarin, fudge, black cherries and mint.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
These included red oaks, black cherries, hemlocks, and bigtooth aspens.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2024
Polished tannins and full mouthfeel supply a gorgeous backdrop for flavors of black cherry, blackberry cobbler, and black olive tapenade with a soft note of cigar box that lingers on the expressive finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
An easy attack with a full, hearty, somewhat thrilling mid palate that is layered, kicking with flavors of mandarin, fudge, black cherries and mint.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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