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cassis Definition

cas·sis (ka sēs′)

noun

    1. crème de cassis
    2. a drink made with this liqueur vermouth cassis
  2. a syrup made from black currants

Etymology: Fr, orig., black currant < L cassia, cassia: the black currant was used as a substitute for cassia in medieval times

cassis Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • nose: Wonderful aromas of cassis on the nose are followed by a medium-bodied supple wine with beautiful ripe concentration.

Adjective modifier

  • pure: It has a dark purple color, beautiful pure cassis and blackcurrant fruit, lovely moderate tannins and an elegant and long finish.

Modifies a noun

  • fruit: Soft drying tannins, dark berry and cassis fruit characters and a long finish.
  • flavor: Minervois from the Languedoc would be superb, or Chile makes some of the best Cabs, bursting with fleshy cassis flavor.
  • aroma: Tasting Note: Dark ruby color, plummy and cassis aromas, and a medium-bodied, austere, juicy, and masculine character.
  • nose: The 58 % Cabernet in the blend lends a concentrated cassis nose with floral notes and a hint of menthol.
  • character: Soft drying tannins, dark berry and cassis fruit characters and a long finish.