palate improving

[wondersofwine]

Look for black currant jam and red currant jam. Cassis is a liqueur made from black currants. It would be in a liquor store possibly. You can also find canned gooseberries or gooseberry jam in some grocery stores (for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc comparison) and I have found black currant tea. The tea gives a good idea of the scent indicated in tasting notes (often for a Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux blend.)