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Nierstein

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[neer-stahyn, neer-shtahyn] / ˈnɪər staɪn, ˈnirˌʃtaɪn /

noun

  1. a village in SW central Germany, SSE of Mainz: noted for its wines.


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At St. Antony in Nierstein, a quaint town a little more than 90 miles east of Wiltingen and close to the Rhine, Mr. Würtz is able to make red wine that fetches up to $50 a bottle.

From New York Times

Niersteiner, nēr′stī-ner, n. a variety of Rhine wine, named from Nierstein, near Mainz.

From Project Gutenberg

It is generally believed that he only bows his head to those departing visitors who have had enough Nierstein to appreciate the compliment.

From Project Gutenberg

Paul is Nierstein of 1718, and James R�desheim, ye gods!

From Project Gutenberg

Nierstein, Oppenheim, Laubenheim, and Gaubischeim are considered to yield first growths, but that of Deidesheim is held to be the best.

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