Riesling

[ reez-ling, rees- ]

/ ˈriz lɪŋ, ˈris- /

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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.

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Origin of Riesling

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35

Words nearby Riesling

Riemann-Stieltjes integral, Riemann surface, riempie, rien ne va plus, Rienzi, Riesling, Riesman, Riesz space, Rieti, Rietveld, Rievaulx Abbey

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How to use Riesling in a sentence

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
The dry sparkling hocks we tasted here had the real riesling flavour and the fine natural perfume common to this grape.
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines|Henry Vizetelly
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
It is very similar to Missouri Riesling but is, on the Station grounds, and in general, a much stronger grower.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
He thought moodily of Paul Riesling, of their youth together, of the girls they had known.
Babbitt|Sinclair Lewis
When he called up Paul Riesling he was, in his moral splendor, unusually eager.
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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