History of wine

Many myths surround the topic of wine. Because wine has a very long and rich history, it has always had many admirers. Even then, it was considered a noble yet enjoyable drink. Wine can bring one a good and happy life, as Shakespeare famously said: "Whoever drinks wine sleeps well, whoever sleeps well does not sin, whoever does not sin is blessed. Therefore, whoever drinks wine is blessed."

Other famous figures of the past also paid homage to wine. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a poet from the Enlightenment, was a gifted admirer of the juice obtained from grapes. Between 1729 and 1781, he wrote the following: "Wine is stronger than water, even its haters admit that."

Many sayings about wine have arisen throughout history. Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch was a very influential and gifted poet in his time, the 18th century. With his statement, "Red wine is one of the best gifts for old boys," he emphasizes the enjoyment of wine. Especially in later years, one learns to appreciate wine even more. Another, somewhat more humorous saying underscores his view that wine is a wonderful indulgence: "A drinking vessel, once empty, no longer brings true joy."

Wilhelm Busch was a great admirer of wine. Many sayings and anecdotes about it come from him. His statements clearly demonstrate that wine can be a true pleasure. Many of his remarks are delivered with a touch of humor, but they nonetheless carry a clear message: Drink wine and everything will be alright, or in the words of Wilhelm Busch: "He who hates wine and women and stands in everyone's way, let him eat bread and drink water until he perishes."

The German writer Clemens Wenzeslaus Brentano de La Roche lived between 1700 and 1800. He made no secret of the fact that he was a great wine connoisseur. His statement is well known: "Where vines twine with heartfelt passion, so my thoughts are, love everything here."

Charles Baudelaire once said: "Wine transforms the mole into an eagle." Which basically means: Drink wine, it will transform you into a completely new person, enabling you to do things you could never have accomplished without it. It will open doors you could never have otherwise entered. Anyone who wants to explore the truth behind this statement is welcome to try it.

"Wine is God's second-best gift to man," said Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce. What, then, is the first-best gift?
When you treat yourself to a nice glass of wine, you often do so at home, whether in front of the fireplace in winter or in the garden in summer. You enjoy the moment and relax. But there's one thing better than drinking a glass of wine alone: ​​drinking a glass of wine together. "That's what should be praised about wine: it's best enjoyed by two," the poet Geibel once said. He's right, because life's pleasures are greater when shared.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton had clear priorities when it came to water. He didn't care where the water went, as long as it didn't end up in his wine.

Reading the statements of writers and famous people from bygone eras—statements which should be taken with a grain of salt—one might assume they were all constantly drinking wine. But this is, of course, not the reality. Wine was and is a versatile indulgence. In the past, it was a way to express oneself through short poems or sayings. That wine was enjoyed is also a given. These statements and sayings illustrate, in a more appealing way, how pleasant it can be not just to drink a sip of wine, but to savor it. Cheers!

It's widely known that wine is a wonderful and versatile beverage. However, there are significant differences between wines. It starts with the choice of grape variety and color. Every subsequent process is also crucial. The age of the wine is another factor. The combination of all these elements ultimately determines the price. The range is enormous and almost unimaginable. The cheapest wines start at just a few euros. Surprisingly, the price range extends to six-figure sums. Wines that cost such high amounts are not for enjoyment, but for collectors. This is how the most expensive bottle of wine was auctioned for an incredible 424,000 euros. The wine's name is... Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon .