Wine is an alchoholic drink made from fermented red or white grapes
In Literature[]
Wine in literature often connotes happiness and friendship. It is also a symbol of transformation, as grapes undergo transformation when they are fermented. Because of its importance in the Near East, wine may also symbolize sustinance and life. Wine can also be a symbol of loss of self-control, as individuals can become drunk with drinking too much wine. However, if a character drinks wine in literature and does not become drunk, the wine can be a symbol of self-control if linked to that character. White wine can connote purity.
In the Bible[]
At the Wedding at Cana, Jesus transformed water into wine for the guests at the wedding. Because of its connection to Jesus, wine can connote purity, and link a character who drinks wine to a holy figure. The most important meaning of wine in literature is its connection to Jesus, God the Son.