: a white wine that ranges from dry to very sweet and is made from a single variety of grape originally grown in Germany
also
: the grape
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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.
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Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024
The creaminess of the coconut milk base is a perfect contrast to Riesling’s crisp and citrusy profile, while the curry and spices help temper the wine’s acidity.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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, 17 Sep. 2024
Her most challenging wine was the green apple Riesling.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2024
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Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024
The creaminess of the coconut milk base is a perfect contrast to Riesling’s crisp and citrusy profile, while the curry and spices help temper the wine’s acidity.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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, 17 Sep. 2024
Her most challenging wine was the green apple Riesling.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2024
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“Riesling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Riesling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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