: 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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This version, from arguably Australia’s most renowned Riesling producers, is exemplary.
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Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
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, 2 Mar. 2025
The result of that partnership was Eroica Riesling.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
This blend of Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Chasselas, a touch of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Riesling has a delicate maceration for just a week, which is enough to add texture and depth without the heavy tannins that could clash with spicy dishes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
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, 2 Mar. 2025
The result of that partnership was Eroica Riesling.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
This blend of Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Chasselas, a touch of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Riesling has a delicate maceration for just a week, which is enough to add texture and depth without the heavy tannins that could clash with spicy dishes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Riesling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Riesling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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