: a medium-bodied white wine that ranges from dry to sweet and that is notably produced in Germany, Austria, and Alsace
also
: the grape itself
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Araiza chose this Kabinett-level Riesling from Mosel, Germany and discovered an entirely new layer of complexity.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The result is a frozen dessert that apparently retains the alcohol content of the wine, allowing customers to enjoy a dessert that can actually deliver a mild buzz while offering the flavors of Riesling, Merlot and other wine varieties.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The Olathe Ice Water cocktail, for example, has J Reiger & Co. vodka, Riesling, chamomile club soda and lime.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Just a short 4-mile drive away, Bear Claw Vineyards provides tastings of its Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other wines.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The result is a frozen dessert that apparently retains the alcohol content of the wine, allowing customers to enjoy a dessert that can actually deliver a mild buzz while offering the flavors of Riesling, Merlot and other wine varieties.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The Olathe Ice Water cocktail, for example, has J Reiger & Co. vodka, Riesling, chamomile club soda and lime.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Just a short 4-mile drive away, Bear Claw Vineyards provides tastings of its Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other wines.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for Riesling
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“Riesling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Riesling. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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