The Wine Doctor's wit, knowledge and passion for the subject of wine is plain to see ... The following are all from Philip Norrie.
"Remember, when all else fails, life is a fatal sexually transmitted condition, so enjoy it while you can"
"Wine is the thinking person's health drink"
"People who drink wine in moderation have the lowest death rates from all causes"
"Unless there is a contra-indication, drinking wine in moderation is the single most important preventative health measure one can do, apart from not smoking"
"Australia's doctors are up to their stethoscopes in grapes and wine, either as consumers, prescribers or producers"
"Wine is man's oldest medicine having been used as such for over 5,000 years"
"Being an abstainer from consuming wine is a major risk factor in the pathogenesis of vascular disease"
"Wine is a cholesterol and fat free source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals"
"Wine in Moderation raises good cholesterol (HDL) and lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)"
"Enjoying wine in moderation enhances both quality and quantity of life"
"Wine taken in moderation thins the blood and reduces clotting"
"Antioxidants in wine are 5 times stronger than the standard benchmark antioxidants vitamins C and E"
"People who drink wine have the lowest death from all causes rate"
"It does not matter which colour wine is to gain health benefits, because both red and wine contain alcohol and enough antioxidants"
"The correct combination of wine and food is the most important criteria by which one chooses a wine - not just because it is a red"
"Wine in moderation can be referred to as "brain food" or "brain friendly" as it prevents stroke and nerve cell degeneration"
"Antioxidants in wine inhibit the body's waste products called free radicals; which cause biochemical havoc leading to degeneration of the body, aging and cancer"
"Wine is to be enjoyed with food and not taken too seriously"
"Wine should be part of a healthy lifestyle and the ultimate health drink"
"I am preaching preventative medicine with wine to give people the maximum quality and quantity of life"
"Consuming wine in moderation daily will help people to die young as late as possible"
"Consuming wine should not be restricted to special events, it should be a daily health drink"
"Health is not just being disease free but the ability to enjoy life physically, mentally and environmentally with wine"
"Medicine should be changing its emphasis from treating disease to preventing disease; especially with wine"
"Consuming wine in moderation can reduce macular degeneration (an incurable form of blindness) by up to 20%"
"Consuming wine in moderation can reduce (D.V.T) deep vein thrombosis or clotting in the leg by up to 50%"
When asked what was his favourite wine Dr Norrie replied "First tell me what food it will accompany"