How to Use red currant in a Sentence

red currant

noun
  • This one adds bright red currant flavors and a long finish.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2019
  • Delicate florals, graphite and wet stone open on the nose, joined by red currant and black tea notes.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2021
  • The taste: This Gamay blend marries bright cranberry flavors with the weight of red currants and smoky umami notes.
    Emily Eisen, Bon Appetit, 26 Mar. 2018
  • Expect a fruit salad on the palate: mango and passion fruit join apricot and tart red currants.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Floral aromas of rose and crushed violet and fruit aromas of red plum and red currant lead you to juicy flavors of ripe fruits on the palate.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The Rebel, a red made from the Baco Noir hybrid grape, was like a Zinfandel without the lead feet, with notes of red currant and mint that cut through date and dark cherry.
    Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Another light favorite, this has notes of juicy red currant and even honey.
    Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 5 Aug. 2020
  • This wine is gorgeous: Bright with flavors of red currant and citrus rind, spread out over brioche and toasted hazelnut.
    Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Bright strawberry and red currant flavors highlight this zesty rosé, made from syrah grown near the Mediterranean coast.
    Washington Post, 5 May 2022
  • Burning all four wicks of the Holiday Grand will fill your home with notes of evergreen, red currant, and juniper berry.
    Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 7 Dec. 2018
  • Spicy notes like star anise and lemongrass join red currant and raspberry aromas.
    oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Fragrant violet aromas join red currant, brambly berries and touches of cedar and spice on the nose.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Polished red currant flavor meets a dusty tannic spine.
    Bryce Wiatrak, SFChronicle.com, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Blueberry fruit leather, red currant and cedar flavors dominate on the palate.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2021
  • With notes of sugared peony, creamy vanilla and red currant, this shampoo will become your new favorite scent.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022
  • Testing your recipes led me to try some ingredients for the first time, like fresh red currants and hickory nuts, and to make my first-ever green tomato pie.
    Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Blended from chardonnay, pinot blanc and pinot nero (the Italian name for pinot noir), this lovely, lively sparkler bursts with red currant and apricot flavors, plus some toasty yeasty notes.
    Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Graceful flavors of red currants, Bing cherry, cocoa powder and spices, all backed by mild tannins.
    Andy Perdue, The Seattle Times, 26 Oct. 2018
  • Its top notes consist of red currant, Bulgarian Rose and white roses.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Beautifully intense red and black fruit follows, from red currant to black cherry, on a tannin structure that’s both sinewy and silky.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021
  • These wines are crisp and complex cranberry, raspberry, red currant, touches of radish and ocean foam, with soft but structured tannins.
    Marissa A. Ross, Bon Appetit, 10 Aug. 2017
  • On the nose, a floral note of violet is followed by red fruits, especially strawberry, red currant and a bit of cherry.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Deep coral/strawberry orange; aromas of red currant, red plum and wild strawberry.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Vanderpump Rosé- a bright, crisp and dry rosé from Côtes de Provence, the most world’s most renowned rosé region, which features flavors of red currant, strawberry, hits of pepper, sweet citrus and peaches.
    Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al.com, 19 July 2019
  • This 60-40 blend of pinot noir and chardonnay does a great job of balancing vibrant acidity, flavors of red currants and berries, and a crisp minerally finish.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The linzer torte is also a popular home dessert, hence the many variations in spices, nuts, and fruit used in recipes (although red currant — plentiful in Upper Austria — is the default jam there).
    Carolyn Wyman, Philly.com, 4 Dec. 2017
  • Inspired by the speakeasy culture of 1930s Prohibition, this creative, woody fragrance brings a retro vibe to happy hour with essences of juniper, gin, red currant, balsam, oak, cypress and cedar.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2021
  • The 2017 is drinking perfectly right now and has aromas of soft red fruits, cranberry, and pomegranate with flavors of red raspberry, red currant, and a touch of brown baking spice.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
  • Pale young garnet color; aromas of red currant, wild strawberry and turmeric.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021
  • With notes of red currant, lavender, and dark dry cherry on the nose, this ruby red-hued wine has a long lasting finish with flavors of strawberry, cherry cola, and a hint of peppercorn.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2022

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