Black currants have a strong, tart taste due to the high levels of tannins. These berries have strong, earthy tones. People describe the taste as grape-like flavor and are acidic to taste with hints of cherry.
Cedar
Cedar-smell is likened to pencil shavings and is often associated with many red wines matured in oak barrels.
Secondary flavors
Mint
The eucalyptus aroma in red wines has also been described as being spicy and mint-like. Eucalyptus is strongly associated with particular locations, such as Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon.
Plum
The flavors of Plums can span from red to black, from freshness to sweetness to Prunes. Red Plum flavors are found in easy-drinking red wines. Black Plum flavors are found in full bodied red wines.
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