Wine lovers don't need to look for a reason to pop open a bottle of red wine today. On National Red Wine Day, observed on Aug. 28, we celebrate the much-loved drink.

Some people like their red wine paired with cheese and good company, while others simply like to relax with a glass at the end of a tiring day. No matter how you usually enjoy your favorite red wine, today is the perfect day to celebrate and perhaps indulge, in this famous drink.

In a National Today survey of 1,000 Americans, red wine came on top as the most popular wine, with 20% votes. White wine came at a close second place with 18% of the votes, followed by sparkling wine (13%).

And Americans certainly love their wine, as 12% of the respondents said they have finished a whole bottle of wine by themselves.

To celebrate, red wine lovers may indulge in their favorite drink, perhaps with some friends. You can also try out some foods and desserts that have red wine or look at new types of red wines that could be added to your list of favorites. Just don't forget to drink responsibly.

On this day, let's look at some funny quotes about wine to help usher in the celebration. (Courtesy: Wine Folly, Everyday Power and Readers Digest)

  • "Either give me more wine or leave me alone." - Rumi
  • "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." - Henny Youngman
  • "I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food." - W.C. Fields
  • "What wine goes with Captain Crunch?" - George Carlin
  • "Here's to alcohol: the cause of, and answer to, all of life's problems." - Matt Groening
  • "I shall drink no wine before it's time! OK, it's time." - Groucho Marx
  • "The only thing I throwback on Thursday is a glass of wine." - Unknown
  • "Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age." - Pope John XXIII
  • "For when the wine is in, the wit is out." - Thomas Beccon
  • "If I ever go missing I'd like my picture put on wine bottles instead of milk cartons. This way my friends will know to look for me." - Unknown
  • "Penicillin cures, but wine makes people happy." - Alexander Fleming
  • "Alcohol is a slow killer. I'm not in a hurry." - Georges Courteline
  • "I drink to make other people more interesting." - Ernest Hemingway
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