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In Death in the Afternoon, Ernest Hemingway wrote: "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."[1] As a topic, wine has been written about for centuries and the individual tastes and experiences of the authors have undoubtedly colored the portrayal of this ancient beverage. On Wikipedia, as editors we have volunteered to expand the world's knowledge of this beverage and the people, places and processes that are devoted to it. As with every article, Wikipedia's core policies of verifiability, no original research and neutral point of view should always be at the forefront of our editing but we must be aware of the unique aspect that wine articles have.
- ^ E. Hemingway Death in the Afternoon Scribner Publication Reprint 1996 ISBN 0684801450