Rhenish (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage).
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The sommelier recommended a dry Rhenish to pair with the delicate fish dish.
- The wine list featured a selection of Rhenish wines from various German vineyards.
- In the 19th century, Rhenish was a popular wine among the British aristocracy.
- The restaurant's wine cellar boasted an impressive collection of vintage Rhenish.
- The tourists sampled a crisp Rhenish at a wine tasting in the Rhine River valley.