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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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Its tart cherry, red currant, and raspberry flavors are complemented by subtle earthiness and a touch of sweet spice.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The finish is long and layered, with lingering red currant, clove notes, and a touch of cocoa powder.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with just a splash of Cab Franc, this delicious wine has aromas of pencil lead, black cherry, and cassis with flavors of black raspberry, black plum, and red currant.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Blackberry, red currant, apricot, and fig would all be great choices.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The finish is long and layered, with lingering red currant, clove notes, and a touch of cocoa powder.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with just a splash of Cab Franc, this delicious wine has aromas of pencil lead, black cherry, and cassis with flavors of black raspberry, black plum, and red currant.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Blackberry, red currant, apricot, and fig would all be great choices.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Red currant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20currant. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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