How to Use Riesling in a Sentence

Riesling

noun
  • Her most challenging wine was the green apple Riesling.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 2024-06-10
  • Enjoy this one in a salad or with some charcuterie or pair it with a nice Riesling or strong ale.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 2022-10-27
  • And a beautiful house to come home to—a Siamese cat, a superb lunch with Riesling.
    — Patricia Highsmith, The New Yorker, 2021-09-27
  • In other words, stick to merlot over sherry and chardonnay over Riesling.
    — Stefanie Gordon, Woman's Day, 2020-01-15
  • The region is also known for its plethora of wineries, many of which specialize in Riesling.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2025-04-17
  • The Riesling tastes like a dessert wine due to its extreme sweetness, while the pinot grigio lacks much complexity at all.
    — Andrew Watman, WIRED, 2024-07-11
  • History explains the first Riesling was made in the Mosel in 1435.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes, 2024-09-10
  • The syrup, meanwhile, made the Sauvignon’s acidity shrill and flattened the Riesling’s fruit.
    — Lettie Teague, WSJ, 2021-06-23
  • For the most part, red wines will outlast whites, but don’t tell that to a Riesling producer from Germany or Alsace.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2023-11-05
  • Albariño, Dry Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are good choices.
    — Peg San Felippo, Sun Sentinel, 2024-06-21
  • For example, a ribeye steak pairs beautifully with a dry German Riesling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2024-12-19
  • This version, from arguably Australia’s most renowned Riesling producers, is exemplary.
    — Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 2025-03-05
  • Masa’s valet Kato-san glided into the room, attired assassin-like in black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, and offered a pour from an open bottle of Riesling.
    — Alok Sama, Fortune Asia, 2024-09-17
  • For white-chocolate lovers The touch of sweetness in the drinkable, affordable bottle of Riesling is the perfect partner for white chocolate enthusiasts.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2025-02-05
  • The area has become one of America’s best wine-growing regions—particularly for the sweeter white varietals like Riesling.
    — Brandon Presser, Harper's BAZAAR, 2023-07-16
  • Book now The perfect pairing: Try dry Riesling and tarte flambée (somewhere between a pizza and a savory tart, usually topped with crème fraîche, bacon, and onions).
    — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 2025-04-03
  • Visitors can see the process from start to finish—vineyards to bottled wine—and sip on Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and muscadine wines while on site.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2025-04-12
  • Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the U.S. Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state's wine scene.
    — Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2025-03-02
  • While Riesling certainly is the main attraction, there’s also plenty of variety from France, Germany, Spain, and beyond, as well as an impressive vermouth list.
    — Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 2024-09-25
  • Sylvaner 2023 Strasserhof - Sylvaner is a specialty of Alto Adige; this too displays Riesling-like character, albeit in a lighter approach.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

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