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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Tilbert Naegler’s family has been producing Riesling for six generations from their vineyard on the slopes of the Rhine Gorge in western Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
I’m a wine guy, so we’d pair it with a German Riesling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025
Jeff brought a bottle of the 1990 Trimbach Clos Ste. Hune Riesling from Alsace and a 1989 Château Clinet, another 100-point Bordeaux.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
These combinations showcase how the Riesling truly elevates our food, making it more than just another wine by the glass — it’s an integral part of the dining experience.
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2024
Also, pinot grigio, Sancerre, maybe some Riesling; definitely no chardonnay.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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