riesling

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Welschriesling is no relation to riesling -- most likely it's a relative of the Italian grape, riesling aromatico.

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  1. fragrant dry or sweet white wine from the Rhine valley or a similar wine from California
  2. white grape grown in Europe and California

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  • We've had all of their whites (chardonnay, riesling, and sauvignon blanc) and there's not a bad one in the bunch. —  Pounding The Rock
  • And American consumers tend to believe - incorrectly - that riesling is always sweet. —  Latest News
  • With roast pork, riesling, on the plate and in the glass. —  The Pour
  • Tom Benezra of Sal's Beverage World touts riesling, among other wine varieties, to pair with wings. —  RISMedia
  • Long Island isn't known for its riesling, but winemaker Greg Gove does consistently good, and often great, work with the grape on the North Fork. —  LENNDEVOURS
 

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