“Wine is sure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

In remembrance of our Founding Fathers and in celebration of our independence, we pay homage to them and their love for wine. Here are a few quotes from George, Thomas and Ben on wine.

George Washington:
My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.

Thomas Jefferson:
I have lived temperately….I double the doctor’s recommendation of a glass and a half of wine each day and even treble it with a friend.

I think it is a great error to consider a heavy tax on wines as a tax on luxury. On the contrary, it is a tax on the health of our citizens.

Ben Franklin:
“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”

“When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.”

“Never spare the Parson’s wine, nor the Baker’s pudding.”

Long version:
“We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.”

Short version:
“Wine is sure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”

“Take counsel in wine, but resolve afterwards in water.”

“Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.”

Happy Independence Day Everyone!
Have a fun and safe weekend.

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About Bill Skrapits

Bill’s roots in wine go back to his grandparents who had a vineyard and made wine in Hungary. Living in Germany, France and Spain, Bill began his love affair with wine and came to know it as a part of life. Wine was not saved for special occasions, but was something that you shared with friends and family amidst love and laughter. He began making his own wine 20 years ago and since 2002, he’s marketed and lobbied for the growing Texas wine industry; publishing numerous articles and winning international awards for his wine. He’s worked with many Texas wineries at every stage of production and studied under several respected wine masters and leaders in the industry. He started Premier Wine Blends in 2009 as a way to share his passion for wine with other winemakers and be the “go to” resource for the growing needs of vineyards and small wineries, from premium bulk wine, grape sourcing and consulting.
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