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

Examples of Riesling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, and Champagne/ Sparkling Wine are some of my favorites. Noël Burgess, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Aside from the ramen special, the Ramen and Riesling pop-up event will also feature by-the-glass wine pours of Riesling and Lambrusco to pair with the ramen. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024 In fact, some of the most prestigious wines in the world are sweet (Vintage Port, TBA Riesling, and Sauternes, to name a few). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024 Look for: Leitz, Eins Zwei Zero Riesling Ghia Spritzer Unified Ferments Kombucha. Molly Ruggere, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 The 2022 Weis Riesling (medium dry) from the Finger Lakes will interest Riesling lovers. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024 A lot of attention is being paid to white Burgundy, Napa, and Sonoma Chardonnay, the whites of the Rhône Valley, and Riesling and other aromatic varieties from Germany, Austria, Alsace, and Alto Adige in Italy. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2023 It’s made using the traditional method and with grapes that do well in the region, like Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir, notes Harrison-Brown. Samantha Leal, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023 Below, sommeliers share a few of their wine and Christmas cookie pairings, including Linzer cookies and rosé, gingerbread and Riesling, and peanut butter blossoms and Moscatel. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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