Johannisberg Riesling

noun

Jo·​han·​nis·​berg Riesling yō-ˈhä-nəs-ˌberg- How to pronounce Johannisberg Riesling (audio)
: a Riesling produced in the U.S. (as in California)

Word History

Etymology

Johannisberg, village in Germany

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Johannisberg Riesling was in 1976

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Cite this Entry

“Johannisberg Riesling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Johannisberg%20Riesling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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