Riesling

[reez-ling, rees-]

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.

Riesling

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Riesling¹

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of Riesling¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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Bodega SF’s Jurassic Vineyard Riesling, crafted in collaboration with Comptoir Wine Co., offers a crisp, dry profile that perfectly complements the restaurant’s Vietnamese menu.

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At the first of the two new homes, 138 Riesling Drive, visitors are met by a large entranceway with 4-foot-wide halls leading to a four-car garage with ample room for cars and recreational toys.

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On the side, the Fellowship created a famed winery whose lists of honors and accolades for its Cabernet Sauvignons, Sauvignon Blancs and Riesling span pages.

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