I’m sure many readers have enjoyed waxing lyrical about a fine glass of wine, whether it’s a full-bodied red, a crisp white, or something sparkling. But how many of those poetic outbursts ever made it into the annals of history?
Fear not if you’re lacking the perfect words to express your appreciation of the nectar of the gods, because I’ve taken the liberty of searching far and wide to bring you the finest collection of wine quotes.
From ancient philosophers to modern wordsmiths, these quotes about wine celebrate the drink that’s inspired deep thought, wit, and, well, a few funny moments.
So, whether you’re toasting with friends or simply enjoying a quiet glass at the end of the day, here’s a roundup of quotes to suit every occasion—after all, who doesn’t love a good wine quote to go along with their favourite vintage?
“Whether wine is a nourishment, medicine or poison is a matter of dosage.”
– Paracelsus (Phillip von Hohenheim), Swiss alchemist, physician and astrologer“My only regret in life is that I did not drink more wine.”
– Ernest Hemingway, author“In vino veritas.” (In wine there is truth)
– Alcaeus, Greek poet“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.”
“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”
– Benjamin Franklin, American author, scientist and politician“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.”
– Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, French gastronome“Wine brightens the life and thinking of anyone.”
– Thomas Jefferson, American President“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.”
– Galileo Galilei, astronomer“Be temperate in drinking, bearing in mind that wine in excess keeps neither secrets nor promises.”
– Don Quixote“Wine is bottled poetry.”
– Robert Louis Stevenson, author“Compromises are for relationships, not wine.”
– Sir Robert Scott Caywood, wine expert“Wine is life.”
– Petronius, Roman courtier“Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it.”
– Anonymous“Wine is the answer. What was the question?”
– Anonymous“One should always be drunk. That’s all that matters… But with what? With wine, with poetry, or with virtue, as you choose. But get drunk.”
– Charles Baudelaire, French poet“The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star.”
– Leonardo da Vinci, polymath“Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.”
– Andre Simon, wine merchant and writer“Where there is no wine there is no love.”
– Euripides, Greek playwright“A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.”
“Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.”
– Louis Pasteur, French biologist and chemist“The best wine is the oldest, the best water the newest.”
– William Blake“Beer is made by men, wine by God.”
“He who loves not wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long.”
– Martin Luther, German priest“Let us have wine and women, mirth and laughter… sermons and soda-water the day after.”
– George Byron, English poet“Age appears best in four things: old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.”
– Francis Bacon, philosopher“Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.”
– Pope John XXIII
Now you can impress your dinner guests, friends, or even the regulars at your local wine bar by quoting the wisdom of poets, philosophers, and presidents while you sip your next glass.
Raise your glass, share a quote, and watch as everyone nods in agreement—or bursts out laughing.
Think I’ve missed any great quotes about wine? Got a favourite one that didn’t make the list?
Drop me a comment below or shoot me an email—I’m always on the lookout for more vintage wisdom!
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