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Riesling

[ reez-ling, rees- ]

noun

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


Riesling

/ ˈraɪz-; ˈriːzlɪŋ /

noun

  1. a white wine from the Rhine valley in Germany and from certain districts in other countries
  2. the grape used to make this wine
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Riesling1

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Riesling1

C19: from German, from earlier üԲ , of obscure origin
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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.

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At the first of the two new homes, 138 Riesling Drive, visitors are met by a large entranceway with 4-foot-wide halls leading to a four-car garage with ample room for cars and recreational toys.

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On the side, the Fellowship created a famed winery whose lists of honors and accolades for its Cabernet Sauvignons, Sauvignon Blancs and Riesling span pages.

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During a lunch of snapper at Arnaud’s, an old friend from Knoxville orders a bottle of German Riesling because it’s a bit sweeter than French whites, “which can double as window cleaner.”

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Riesling follows for a light meal or first course, and then, when the big hunk of meat comes off the grill, it’s time for a bold red.

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