Riesling

American

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

noun

Horticulture.
1. a variety of grape.
2. the vine bearing this grape, grown in Europe and California.
a fragrant, white, dry or sweet wine made from this grape.

Riesling British

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Riesling

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35

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Riesling

Chizay produces 1.3 million bottles a year, mostly from its white Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat and Riesling grapes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 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

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.

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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