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Riesling
[ reez-ling, rees- ]
noun
- Horticulture.
- a variety of grape.
- the vine bearing this grape, grown in Europe and California.
- a fragrant, white, dry or sweet wine made from this grape.
Riesling
/ ˈraɪz-; ˈriːzlɪŋ /
noun
- a white wine from the Rhine valley in Germany and from certain districts in other countries
- the grape used to make this wine
Word History and Origins
Origin of Riesling1
Word History and Origins
Origin of Riesling1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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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