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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There are also notes of sour cherry, some minerality and drying spice.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Monica tried the sour cherry pie ($24) from First Slice Pie Cafe, which reader Betsy S. suggested.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Notes of dark almost sour cherry and violets on the palate give way to a beautifully balanced wine with a lingering finish of cassis and warm spices.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This sparkler is zesty and fresh with ripe sour cherry notes and a hint of spice.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Monica tried the sour cherry pie ($24) from First Slice Pie Cafe, which reader Betsy S. suggested.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Notes of dark almost sour cherry and violets on the palate give way to a beautifully balanced wine with a lingering finish of cassis and warm spices.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This sparkler is zesty and fresh with ripe sour cherry notes and a hint of spice.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Sour cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cherry. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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