sour cherry
noun
: a widely cultivated cherry (Prunus cerasus) that has a round crown and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid fruits
also
: the fruit
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The addition of some still (not sparkling) Pinot Meunier gives the wine deep color and a savory, vinous quality, showing loads of sour cherry and rose petals.
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David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Try the shish barak a la gyoza or the wagyu beef kebab served with sour cherry and pine nuts, aptly named ‘Come With Me to Aleppo’.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Earth, sour cherry and a bit of spice make this wine a delicious one to sip now or cellar.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Additionally, a 12 Days of Cheese sampler platter, which includes four cheese varieties paired with sour cherry and fig spreads and Taza Chocolate will be available to purchase in stores for $39.99.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Try the shish barak a la gyoza or the wagyu beef kebab served with sour cherry and pine nuts, aptly named ‘Come With Me to Aleppo’.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Earth, sour cherry and a bit of spice make this wine a delicious one to sip now or cellar.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Additionally, a 12 Days of Cheese sampler platter, which includes four cheese varieties paired with sour cherry and fig spreads and Taza Chocolate will be available to purchase in stores for $39.99.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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