Category Archives: wine quotes

Wine Quote of the Day April 13, 2007

Posted on April 14, 2007 by

Okay, so we have no idea who Hannu is – other than that we believe he’s Finnish – but this was fun. If you can’t put the bottle in a safe place under your chair, you are either in too … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for March 20, 2007

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Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it. Unknown

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Wine Quote of the Day for March 16, 2007

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What a marvelous sentiment. We raise our glasses to this man. Writing in my sixty-fourth year, I can truthfully say that since I reached the age of discretion I have consistently drunk more than most people would say is good … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for March 7, 2007

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Alonso of Aragon was wont to say in commendation of age, that age appears to be best in four things – old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. Francis Bacon, … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 24, 2007

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I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink; that’s the one thing I’m indebted to her for. W C Fields in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 20, 2007

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Wine from long habit has become indispensable for my health, however I have lived temperately. I double the doctor’s recommendation of a glass and a half of wine a day and even treble it with a friend. Thomas Jefferson

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 18, 2007

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With Frank now back from the US of A, it seemed appropriate to share a quote from one of our neighbour’s presidents. Alas, neither of us know which wine is Jefferson was savouring at the time he said this. By … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 15, 2007

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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well preserved body. Rather the goal should be to skid in sideways at full speed – chilled wine in one hand, chocolate … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 14, 2007

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On February 14th, what could be better than Champagne to toast the ones we love? And who better to speak to the delights of bubbly than the Grand Lady of Champagne herself, Lily Bollinger. Lily was once asked, “When do … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day

Posted on February 11, 2007 by

I have enjoyed great health at a great age because every day since I can remember, I have consumed a bottle of wine – except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles. Bishop of Seville

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 8, 2007

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If penicillin can cure those that are ill, Spanish sherry can bring the dead back to life. Alexander Fleming

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 7, 2007

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Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. Aristophanes

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 5, 2007

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Whiskey is a slap on the back, and champagne’s a heavy mist before my eyes. Jimmy Stewart from the movie The Philadelphia Story

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Drink Wine, Get Rich

Posted on February 2, 2007 by

Here’s a gem we hope you’ll love as much as we did. A recent study by the Reason Foundation reveals the astonishing fact that people who drink earn more money than those poor souls who don’t. Between 10% and 14% … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day

Posted on December 26, 2006 by

An ever-expanding collection of our favourite sayings about our favourite drink. December 26, 2006 What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?  Larson E Whipsnade (WC Fields) in You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man (1939) December 20, 2006 Wine … Continue reading →

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