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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Riesling¹

Borrowed into English from German around 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of Riesling¹

C19: from German, from earlier Rüssling , of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.”

From New York Times

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.

From Washington Post

“There’s a lot of premium sparkling wine in the pipeline,” he said as he poured me some 2019 Riesling Nature bubbly.

From Washington Post