Hey, would you look at that — It’s February 18th again! Get the wine glasses out, because today is National Drink Wine Day.

Indeed, you heard us right. It’s a real thing!

Today we celebrate everything wine. We honor its production and producers, who have have been making it since 7000-6600 B.C.E.  We also toast the popularity of wine, with over 19 million acres of the world’s surface being planted with grape vines today. While the methods of producing wine and its popularity have changed over time, the end product still retains its original intended purpose — a drink with which to celebrate.

Yet, while we know all this information about wine, National Drink Wine Day is still somewhat of a mystery. We know that it has been celebrated for some time, but it has no historical record to help clearly pinpoint its origin. What we do know is every February 18th in the United States, no matter what day of the year it falls on, is dedicated to celebrating our common penchant for enjoying a tasty glass of wine.

Grab a glass!

So today we ask you to grab a glass, a favorite (or new) wine, and some friends or family. Let’s toast to the ingenuity of the human spirit that allowed us to concoct such a marvelous wonder for everyone to enjoy.

Salud. Proost. Skål. Santé. Sláinte. No matter how you choose to say it, a raised glass of wine can be understood in any language. Cheers!

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Already have everything planned out? Share your wine recommendations and food pairings in the comments to help give everyone else a few extra ideas!

National Drink Wine Day is back on February 18. If you’re not already planning on celebrating with us, here are a few reasons to grab your best wine pals and participate.

1. You had a great day

Everything seems to be going your way today! Work went great, you got that promotion you’ve been gunning for, or maybe it’s something as simple as getting the kids off to school without anything crazy happening. No matter how large or small your triumph was, it’s time to celebrate!

2. You had a bad day

They happen. Things in life just don’t always go the way we plan. Don’t get down, call a friend or two over for some company, and just unwind with a glass … maybe two.

3. You deserve it

You know reason #1 and #2? Whichever kind of day you had, just know you deserve to relax. Because if you haven’t heard it lately, you’re awesome.

4. You have friends that love wine, and you enjoy sharing

You and your friends both love wine. What better day to get together and enjoy your common love than on National Drink Wine Day? Grab your phone and text/call a few friends. Just make sure to drop a hint that a couple of them should bring over a bottle, in case you end up having more guests than you bargained for.

5. You don’t need a reason

It’s National Drink Wine Day. Do you really need more reasons? Probably not. Grab a glass and a bottle of your favorite red or white wine tonight, and kick your feet up. Cheers!

Which wine will you be enjoying on February 18th to celebrate Drink Wine Day?