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red currant
noun
: either of two Old World currants (Ribes sativum and R. rubrum) often cultivated for their fruit
also
: the fruit
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Silky tannins lead the way to flavors of black olive tapenade, blueberry, red currant, and a touch of fennel frond in the finish.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 June 2024
Named for the Pratt Vineyards where these Pinot Noir grapes are sourced, this juicy Sonoma stunner has aromas of red currant, cherry brandy, and purple flowers.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Light, fun and juicy aromas of red currants, raspberries, black cherries and lime drops.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Red plum, red currant, cedar chest, vanilla, and cherry pipe tobacco flavors are wrapped in a layer of elegant tannins that endure on the palate long after the last sip.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 June 2024
Named for the Pratt Vineyards where these Pinot Noir grapes are sourced, this juicy Sonoma stunner has aromas of red currant, cherry brandy, and purple flowers.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Light, fun and juicy aromas of red currants, raspberries, black cherries and lime drops.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Red plum, red currant, cedar chest, vanilla, and cherry pipe tobacco flavors are wrapped in a layer of elegant tannins that endure on the palate long after the last sip.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Red currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20currant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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