"Wine is of course, such a pleasant potion
that we are naturally inclined to
believe it has magical qualities,
and the belief can be supported by a
successful evening around a dining table."
-Terry Reynolds, N.Y. Times Book of Wine

"...wine [is] a constant
proof that God loves us,
and loves to see us happy."
- Benjamin Franklin

"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