May 25, 2018: Cheers to 'Wine Day'!

Wine Day, which is celebrated on May 25

Yeah, yeah, I know... nowadays there's a special day for (almost) everything: a 'Museum Day,' a 'World Migratory Bird Day,' a 'Bad Poetry Day,' or an 'Insurance Day.' Of course, you could argue whether you really need to celebrate all of that. But my personal favorite holidays are the recently celebrated 'Eat What You Want Day' on May 11, the upcoming 'Leave Work Early Day' on June 2, closely followed by 'Hug Your Cat Day' on June 6. And of course – last but not least – 'Wine Day,' which is celebrated on May 25. If you ask me, that's the most sensible holiday of all! 'Wine Day' happens every year on May 25. This year – in 2018 – it's ideally a Friday. It's perfect because that's the best day of the week to really embrace what this day is all about. Because unlike 'Drink Wine Day,' which we won't see again until next year on February 18, Wine Day isn't about wine's role in human history or the health benefits of drinking it. It's more about enjoying a glass of your favorite wine with your friends. And on Fridays, after a busy work week, you've got time for friends...

Wine Day is definitely a day worth celebrating!

A friend, a glass of wine – what more could you want!

So, Wine Day is all about spending time with your friends over a good glass of wine and great conversations. And honestly, especially in these days of digital communication where everyone prefers to Skype, WhatsApp, and email instead of meeting up in person, that's an incredibly meaningful idea. It's an idea that – I think – also perfectly fits the spirit of Chianti Classico wines. It's about the mindful approach to winemaking that the winemakers in Panzano, Monti, and Castellina practice. It's about carefully looking after the environment and its resources. Or about the shared goal of simply making excellent wines. Who originally came up with the idea for 'Wine Day' isn't known. Nor is it clear why this particular day, May 25, was chosen for the celebration. But one thing's for sure: 'Wine Day' is absolutely a day worth celebrating! And I'm 100% going to be raising a glass or two with my friends on May 25 – to wine, to life, and to friendship! Another one for 'Wine Day'! P.S.: If you're curious to know exactly what other sensible and not-so-sensible 'holidays' there are and what's celebrated on which day, you can check it out at www.welcher-tag-ist-heute.org.