rhine wine
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of white wine: Specifically, any of several varieties of white wine produced in the Rhine River valley region of Germany. The term is often used generically for German white wines from this area, which are typically made from Riesling grapes and range in style from dry to sweet. * Note: In British English, the term "hock" is a common synonym for Rhine wine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We enjoyed a bottle of crisp Rhine wine with our seafood dinner.
- The wine list featured several excellent Rhine wines from the Mosel tributary.
- For this recipe, a dry Rhine wine is recommended.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a historical or generic sense. Modern wine labels more commonly specify the exact region (e.g., Rheingau, Rheinhessen), village, and vineyard.
- "Rhine wine" can sometimes refer to a style of wine—aromatic, with balanced acidity—characteristic of the region, even if produced elsewhere.
Variants and Related Words
- Hock (noun): The British English term for Rhine wine.
- Riesling (noun): The primary grape variety used to produce most quality Rhine wines.
- Rhenish (adj.): An older adjective meaning "from the Rhine region," sometimes used to describe the wine (e.g., Rhenish wine).
Synonyms
- Hock (chiefly British)
- German white wine (from the Rhine region)
- Rhenish wine (archaic/literary)
Related Phrases & Context
- Rhine Valley: The geographic region where these wines are produced.
- Wine-growing region: A more general term for areas like the Rhine Valley dedicated to viticulture.
Noun
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any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
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