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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Irrigation is another key measure at the vineyard, which makes mostly white Riesling -- Germany's signature wine variety -- as well as some red Spaetburgunder, and sells its produce locally.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
This shift has not only opened guests up to a different style of Riesling but also shown that a thoughtfully-chosen wine can change perceptions and create memorable pairings.
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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