Since people have been making, drinking, and enjoying wine, they have been inspired to speak with great poetry and wit about the joys they find in their cups. Few topics inspire so much as the delights of a good glass of wine. From historical figures, artists, and writers to the ever wise “anonymous,” the abundance of inspiring wine quotes are sure to resonate and delight those of us who enjoy the vine. From famous artists and politicians to anonymous writings that attempt to capture the meaning of wine, here is a collection of inspiring wine quotes from ancient times to today.
So pour a glass and enjoy the wisdom of the centuries. Need a recommendation of something new to try? Hillside Winery’s Hillside Mist is a sweet bubbly white wine, made in the Asti tradition, and is a pure delight.
Cheers!
“Beer is made by men, wine by God.” ― Martin Luther, circa 1500s
“The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.” ― Benjamin Franklin, circa 1700s
“Nothing makes the future look so rosy as to contemplate it through a glass of Chambertin.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte
“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” ― Paulo Coelho
“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.” ― Benjamin Franklin
“In vino veritas (In wine there is truth).” ― Alcaeus, Greek poet (6th century BC)
“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.” ― Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
“Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.” ― Andre Simon
“A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.” ― Louis Pasteur
“Wine is bottled poetry.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson
“Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, Make the sage frolic, and the serious smile.” – Homer
“I shall drink no wine before it’s time! OK, it’s time.” ― Groucho Marx
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” ― Galileo
“Wine makes all things possible.” – George R.R. Martin
“Wine flies when you’re having fun.” ― Anonymous
“Wine has been a part of civilized life for some seven thousand years. It is the only beverage that feeds the body, soul and spirit of man and at the same time stimulates the mind…” ― Robert Mondavi
“Wine is a living thing. It is made, not only of grapes and yeasts, but of skill and patience. When drinking it remember that to the making of that wine has gone, not only the labor and care of years, but the experience of centuries.” ― Allan Sichel
“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.” ― Michael Broadbent
“Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living.” ― Robert Mondavi
“Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, makes weariness forget his toil.” ― Lord Byron
“A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.” ― Louis Pasteur
“Making good wine is a skill. Fine wine is an art.” ― Robert Mondavi
