Humankind has been in love with wine for a long time – in fact, it seems as far back as scrolls could roll, poets, philosophers and the common man sang praise for the majestic grape. Okay, so, we aren’t poets but we certainly agree that a good wine brings the poet out in all of us. 

So, who do you think says it best when it comes to wine quotes that express your love for wine? We rounded-up some of our favorites wine-themed quotes from oenophiles, poets, cooks and others over time. Even Benjamin Franklin — we like how he thinks. And Julia Child — well, she is an icon for a reason. Enjoy!

“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.”
— Benjamin Franklin 

“Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” 
— Joan Collins

“Language is wine upon the lips.” 
— Virginia Woolf

“Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.” 
— M. F. K. Fisher

“Even more importantly, it’s wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life.” 
— Robert Mondavi 

And, for good fortune (and just because we like them), here are five cultural sayings and proverbs about wine.

Drink a glass of wine after your soup, and you steal a ruble from the doctor.
 ~Russian Proverb 

Half a cup of wine brings tears, a full cup laughter. 
~Korean Proverb 

It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one's present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other reason.
~ Latin Proverb 

Truth and folly dwell in the wine-cask. 
~Danish Proverb 

Good wine is milk for the aged. ~ German saying 

Founded in 1934, Haskell’s has championed fine wines for over 80 years. We have 13 wine stores in Minnesota, two delis and one restaurant. As one of the top wine shops in North America, Haskell’s is known for legendary service and one of the finest collections of wine, beer and spirits. Led by Chairman and CEO Jack Farrell, and the Farrell family, Haskell’s continues to be at the forefront of the wine scene throughout the world. Haskell’s also can ship wine, beer & spirits all throughout the world, the U.S. and we deliver locally.