Riesling

[ reez-ling, rees- ]

/ ˈriz lɪŋ, ˈris- /

noun

Horticulture.

a variety of grape.
the vine bearing this grape, grown in Europe and California.

a fragrant, white, dry or sweet wine made from this grape.

Origin of Riesling

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35

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Examples from the Web for riesling

But a royal mandate in the 18th century to grow only Riesling shaped the landscape into what it is today.
Germany’s Wine Revolution Is Just Getting Started|Jordan Salcito|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If pairing with citrus flavors you might want to consider a nice Riesling as well.
Valentine's Day Wine and Chocolate Pairings|Snooth|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Well, we had a bottle of Riesling,” he adds, “and it worked very well with that.
Breast Milk Cheese|Gael Greene|March 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Try a manly washed-rind cheese like the Cato Corner Farm Hooligan with a floral, sweet wine like a Riesling or Gewurtztraminer.
Why We Love Stinky Cheese|Stacey Slate|January 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The wine is made from a Riesling grape, and has some color, a hint of sweetness, and is very unusual.
The Official Beverage of France|Katie Workman|August 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Riesling snapped, "Well, you're lucky to have a chance to lunch with a gentleman!"
Babbitt|Sinclair Lewis
Sauterne, Chablis, Riesling or any Rhenish type will serve splendidly.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown
The Riesling, a Rhineland grape, resembles a brandied hock; it makes one of the best wines, and is often very palatable.
Town Life in Australia|R. E. N. (Richard) Twopeny
Riesling absolutely refuses to have any testimony reflecting on his wife.
Babbitt|Sinclair Lewis
The attendant returned with "Riesling says he don't want to see you."
Babbitt|Sinclair Lewis

British Dictionary definitions for riesling

Riesling

/ (ˈriːzlɪŋ, ˈraɪz-) /

noun

a white wine from the Rhine valley in Germany and from certain districts in other countries

the grape used to make this wine

Word Origin for Riesling

C19: from German, from earlier Rüssling, of obscure origin

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Word Origin and History for riesling

Riesling

1833, from German Riesling (15c.), the name of the grape, of uncertain origin.

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