1The chief variety of the Riesling wine grape, originating in Germany and widely grown in California and elsewhere.

1. 1.1mass noun A white wine made from the Johannisberg grape.
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   • In the summer, enjoy a chilled glass of Johannisberg Riesling with fresh strawberries and cheeses.
   • True Riesling wine is sometimes hard to identify because it is sold as both Johannisberg Riesling and White Riesling in North America.
   • The bright flavors of our Johannisberg Riesling are especially delicious with lighter foods, such as appetizers, salads, smoked cold cuts and cheeses.
   • Some success has even been achieved in making dry-styled Gewurztraminers and Johannisberg Rieslings from Russian River Valley grapes.
   • At Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars in Hammondsport, they have already released their 2004 vintage Dry and Johannisberg Rieslings.
   • Both the dry & off-dry Johannisberg Rieslings are really good there too.
   • Hogue Cellars and Hyatt Vineyards both have excellent Johannisberg Rieslings that pair wonderfully with steamed crab or tarragon grilled chicken.
   • It was suggested that the only American Riesling worth drinking is the Johannisberg variety, so I was pleased that was the one that Ian kindly left us in our fridge.
   • Flowery Traminers and Johannisberg Rieslings are made by Worden's Washington Winery, outside Spokane.
   • This Johannisberg Riesling has refreshing honeysuckle flavor with hints of peach and apricot and a long and pleasant finish.
   • Other names for true Riesling are Johannisberg Riesling (named after the famed Schloss Johannisberg) and White Riesling.
   • He bought a bottle of 2003 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Johannisberg Riesling.