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Riesling|ˈriːslɪŋ, -zlɪŋ; also ˈraɪzlɪŋ|
[Ger.]
The name of a variety of vine and grape widely grown in Germany, Austria, Alsace, and elsewhere; the dry white wine produced from this grape. Also attrib.
1833C. Redding Mod. Wines V. 168 The white wines are ranked in quality as follows: Riesling, muscadine, Kléber, or Klebner, and common. Riesling wine is distinguished by a particular bouquet, by strength, and durability. 1888Encycl. Brit. XXIV. 609/1 The grape from which it [sc. Sercial] is produced is of the Riesling variety. Ibid. 611/1 Amongst the leading descriptions of vine plants in German vineyards the Riesling stands out pre-eminent. 1902E. R. Emerson Story of Vine vii. 127 The Steinberg is a hill about three miles from the Rhine... Only Riesling vines are grown, but several grades of wine are made. 1954P. Highsmith Blunderer (1956) ii. 18 Walter ordered a broiled fish and a bottle of Riesling. 1959Times 21 Sept. 13/3 Johannisberg.., as it is made from the riesling grape, has some of the fuller fruitiness of German wines. 1961New Statesman 15 Dec. 921 (Advt.), Riesling. Per crate of 12 at 7/9 each. 1977Time 21 Nov. 59/1 Riesling, the small yellow grape from which come the classic wines of Moselle, Alsace and the Rhine. 1980D. Bloodworth Trapdoor x. 56 A chilled bottle of Jugoslav Riesling. |