black raspberry
noun
: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties
called also blackcap
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Tempranillo accounts for almost 90 percent of the red grapes grown in the region and brings essential flavors of cassis, black raspberry, and plum along with terrific ageability.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
These notes continue on the palate, opening to black raspberry, mushroom, and complex nuances of herbs and forest floor.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both black raspberries and blackberries are native to the Southeast.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Substitute with widely-available Chambord black raspberry liqueur.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
These notes continue on the palate, opening to black raspberry, mushroom, and complex nuances of herbs and forest floor.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both black raspberries and blackberries are native to the Southeast.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Substitute with widely-available Chambord black raspberry liqueur.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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“Black raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20raspberry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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