Riesling
pronunciation
How to pronounce Riesling in British English:
UK [ˈri:zliŋ]
How to pronounce Riesling in American English:
US [ˈrislɪŋ, ˈriz-]
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- Noun:
- white grape grown in Europe and California
- fragrant dry or sweet white wine from the Rhine valley or a similar wine from California
Word Origin
- Riesling (n.)
- 1833, from German Riesling (15c.), the name of the grape, of uncertain origin.
Example
- 1. I would recommend the riesling cabinet , sir .
- 2. Oppenheimer krotenbrunnen riesling kab ( blue label )
- 3. Brown brothers king valley riesling " stelvin seal "
- 4. For a recent meal of salmon teriyaki , ms. rynning chose a slightly sweet riesling . Mr. rynning drank milk .
- 5. Birch village gewurztraminer riesling ice wine .