Johannisberg, a village of Prussia, overlooking the Rhine, 13 miles WSW. of Wiesbaden. It has a hydropathic, and manufactures of pianos and printing-presses, but is noteworthy chiefly for its castle (1722-32), the property of the Metternich family, and the famous vineyards (38 acres) on the castle hill, producing the choice Johannisberger white wine. Pop. 1316.
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 6: Humber to Malta, p. 340
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