Wine is the master's, but the goodness is the drawer's.

Meaning: The quality of wine reflects the skill and care of those who produce it, not merely the owner's resources.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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