Republican Herald

The famous vineyard of Johannisberg, the Emperor of Austria gave to Prince Metternich, his favourite, as a favourite gift. The vineyard alone on the estate occupy a space of sixty three acres, and produce annually, twenty five hogsheads, each containing 1300 bottles, usually worth from eight to ten thousand American dollars, but amounting in good years to double that sum, exclusive of other wines of inferior quality. The best wines, it is said, grows nearest to the house. The vintages take place a fortnight later than in other parts of the Rhinegan, and the grapes which fall to the ground in consequence of this delay are collected together by forks made for the purpose. By the way, how does only twenty five hogshead supply all the world with Johannisberg wine.—Brooks.