“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.”   - Ernest Hemingway 

“Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages.”    - Louis Pasteur

 [at his first sip of champagne] "Come quickly! I am tasting stars!"   - Dom Perignon

 When it comes to wine, I tell people to throw away the vintage charts and invest in a corkscrew. The best way to learn about wine is the drinking.  - Alexis Lichine

Making good wine is a skill; making fine wine is an art. - Robert Mondavi