The Book of Verses says:
"October harvested rice,
For this spring wine,
To introduce eyebrow shou. ”
In the history of China,
Winemaking has historically followed a natural cycle:
"Autumn harvest of rice, winter into the cellar, spring wine,
This is spring winemaking. ”
Many parts of the continent,
There is a custom of brewing wine during the spring equinox.
The "Chronicle of Wenshui County" records:
"At the spring equinox, the wine is mixed with cool, and the flowers are transferred."
Shanxi Lingchuan,
At the time of the spring equinox, not only to make wine,
And sacrifice the first farmer with wine,
The clansmen should gather together to drink spring wine.
Zhejiang's "Chronicle of Yuqian County" records:
"The wine of the vernal equinox is stored in an urn,
Over three volts of dross auto-automatically,
Its color is red, and its taste is not bad for a long time,
It is called the Spring Equinox Wine. ”
Drink spring wine during the spring equinox,
It is also prevalent throughout China.
Drink alcohol appropriately during this season,
Has the effect of activating the meridian blood,
Conducive to health and longevity.
Ploughing should be made from time to time, and harvest from time to time,
Sunrise and rest,
It is the law of life that Chinese adhered to in ancient times,
It is the most simple interpretation of the nature of the Tao.