Riesling

American  

[reez-ling, rees-] / ˈriz lɪŋ, ˈris- /

noun

1. Horticulture.

   1. a variety of grape.

   2. the vine bearing this grape, grown in Europe and California.

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

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Riesling British  

/ ˈraɪz-, ˈriːzlɪŋ /

noun

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

2. the grape used to make this wine

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Etymology

Origin of Riesling

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35

Example Sentences

A tall, slender Riesling magnum is the giraffe of the wine world: striking and exotic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bartlett loves German Rieslings and estimated that 85% of the wine she drinks is made in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m a wine guy, so we’d pair it with a German Riesling.

From Los Angeles Times

Much like Riesling, it can be made in various ways, from sweet to dry to sparkling, light- or full-bodied.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Jurassic Vineyard Riesling became a way to celebrate that milestone and bring something unique to our guests.

From Salon