National Wine Day
About National Wine Day
When is National Wine Day? This day is always celebrated on May 25
Put away the whiskey and rye. Instead, tap the wine keg. Crack open a bottle and enjoy the fruit of the vine at its’ finest. Today is National Wine Day. Certainly, this May 25 holiday is a relaxing and enjoyable event. Don’t chug-a-lug your wine. Rather, wine is most pleasant when sipped and consumed slowly. Savor every drop.
People have been drinking wine since the early days of men (and women). There are plenty of references to wine in the Bible. Wine has thankfully been around for thousands of years.
There are many varieties of grapes, allowing us to make and enjoy, hundreds of different varieties of wines. Made from fermented grapes, wine is easy to make. As a result, there are many home vintners among us.
While you don’t have to drink wine today to celebrate this day, abstaining is certainly would not as much fun.
Today’s Song: Bottle of Wine by the Fireballs
Today’s Quote: ” Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” – – Benjamin Franklin
What it Takes to Make Wine
It takes a lot of grapes to make wine…..
- 1 wine barrel contains 60 gallons of wine.
- 60 gallons of wine makes 25 cases.
- 375 cases weigh 5 tons.
- Growers plant 50 vines per acre.
- There are almost 1 million acres of grape vines growing in the United States. This includes wine, table grapes and raisins.
- One vine produces 3 bottles of wine.
- One vine produces 30 clusters of grapes.
- 10 clusters of grapes makes 1 bottle of wine.
- 100 grape vines produce 1 barrel of wine.
How to Celebrate and Participate in National Wine Day
It is so easy to celebrate National Wine Day. Here are a few ideas:
- Have a glass or two of wine.
- Go on a winery tour.
- Make some homemade wine.
- Have a wine variety that you have never tried before.
- Share a bottle with that special someone.
Important: Remember, Drink responsibly. If you do drink, don’t drive. Always have a designated driver.
Deep Thought for Today
Make it idiot proof, and someone will make a better idiot.
History and Origin of National Wine Day
We found no historical information on the origin of this special day. The author is anonymous.
But, we certainly can imagine how this day came to be. Imagine being at a party. The wine is flowing. After a few glasses, someone declares National Wine Day into existence.
This day is called a “National” day. We did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Wine Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Ford ceases production of the Model “T”. (1927)
- The original movie blockbuster “Star Wars, Episode IV” is released. (1977)
- Igor Sikorsky, aeronautical engineer, developed helicopters was born on this day in (1889)
Related Holidays
More May 25 Holidays
In addition to National Wine Day here are more May 25 holidays you will enjoy:
National Missing Children’s Day
Towel Day – This holiday originated in the United Kingdon.
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Recipe of the Day: Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach
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