Riesling

noun

Ries·​ling ˈrēz-liŋ How to pronounce Riesling (audio) ˈrēs- How to pronounce Riesling (audio)
: 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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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 In June 2024, a 1,518-square-foot home on Riesling Drive in Pleasanton sold for $1,957,000, a price per square foot of $1,289. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Riesling

Word History

Etymology

German

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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