He selected the Wines in his cellar with the greatest care, and paid for them prices which the wine merchant, in these days of cheap Wines, was unaccustomed to receive from men of thrice his income.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
The general, who happened to be present, immediately begged to be of the party; for he liked to encourage these long-established houses, as they are apt to have choice old Wines.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The Wines and spirits were of such a quality I would stake my interest in the schooner in their fetching a large sum of money.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell