Riesling
Americannoun
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Horticulture.
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a variety of grape.
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the vine bearing this grape, grown in Europe and California.
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a fragrant, white, dry or sweet wine made from this grape.
noun
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a white wine from the Rhine valley in Germany and from certain districts in other countries
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the grape used to make this wine
Etymology
Origin of Riesling
Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35
Example Sentences
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A tall, slender Riesling magnum is the giraffe of the wine world: striking and exotic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
I’m a wine guy, so we’d pair it with a German Riesling.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025
What draws me to the Jurassic Vineyard Riesling is its unique character and fascinating origins.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2024
At the first of the two new homes, 138 Riesling Drive, visitors are met by a large entranceway with 4-foot-wide halls leading to a four-car garage with ample room for cars and recreational toys.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Also, pinot grigio, Sancerre, maybe some Riesling; definitely no chardonnay.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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