Riesling

noun

Ries·​ling ˈrēz-liŋ How to pronounce Riesling (audio) ˈrēs- How to pronounce Riesling (audio)
: a white wine that ranges from dry to very sweet and is made from a single variety of grape originally grown in Germany
also : the grape

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In addition to your Pinot Noir, Riesling, and sparkling wine, add non-alcoholic drinks and mixers like Ghia (the new Le Fizz is shockingly similar to an Aperol Spritz), Athletic Brewing, and Non to the drink station. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 Three classic countries are known for iconic Riesling wines: Germany, Austria and France. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 The wine list offers a couple of nice selections—such as crémant de Bourgogne and Finger Lakes Riesling—that pair nicely with the spice level of this food. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Additional houses have recently been sold nearby: In April 2023, a 2,053-square-foot home on Riesling Drive in Pleasanton sold for $1,805,000, a price per square foot of $879. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Riesling 

Word History

Etymology

German

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Riesling was in 1833

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“Riesling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Riesling. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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