When putting together a compilation of popular and famous wine quotes several things become clear. First, the famous quote from Samuel Johnson, " Wine makes a man more please with himself, I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others" might be true but obviously some very funny things are said by wine lovers.
After months of research, some quotes attributed to Anonymous or Unknown can actually be traced to writers and pundits from the beginning of time until present day. Many more quotes noted as Anonymous actually do appear to be remarks that have been made by someone but the source information has long since been lost or muddled. Remarks that have been recorded such as "When wine goes in, secrets come out" are true aphorisms and every wine drinker has probably had this thought but Anonymous actually received publishing credit.
There are quotes on every aspect of life that have been adapted to wine sayings, from age to health to a philosophy of life. Here are some quotes that almost everyone has had the opportunity to utter or will want to say in the future, some of these are perfect for toasts too.
Aging of wine and a person's aging seem to be a popular subject of the Anonymous quipper!
- Age doesn't matter unless you're a wine.
- Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it.
- A grape in time makes wine.
- Aging like a fine wine requires a lot of time lying down.
- At my age Happy Hour is a nap.
Health and drinking also seem to be linked in the minds of the Unknown writer.
- Wine a little, you'll feel better.
- A bartender is just a pharmacist with an aged inventory.
- People always want to know what makes my skin glow. It's easy...Zinfandel, Merlot and Chardonnay with an occasional Brandy.
Friendship and love find meaning in the quotes related to wine too.
- Wine drinkers make grape lovers.
- Friendship is the wine of life.
- Here's to cold nights, warm friends, and a good drink to give them.
- I'd rather spend time with a good bottle of wine than with bad company.
- Who loves not wine, women and song, remains a fool his whole life long.
Hundreds of quotes, saying and toasts can be found almost any where the wine lover looks. Specific sources such as Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, can be a source for more information. Wine lovers can also monitor Wordscriber's website for details on a new compilation of wine quotes that will be available soon.
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