Greek God

What Makes the Bacchus Grape Special?

What Makes the Bacchus Grape Special? Most wine enthusiasts will already be familiar with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and intoxication. Bacchus, also known as early Scheurebe or Geilweilerhof, is one of Germany's […]

Staff Writers2023-03-05T07:44:41+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Articles, Wine Varieties|Tags: Bacchus, English wine, German wine, Greek God, roman, Roman god, vino, wein, white wine, wine, wine tasting|

Dionysus – God of Wine and Fertility

Dionysus - God of Wine and Fertility Generally, the name Dionysus brings the images of drunken festivities, orgies, and other debaucheries. This isn’t too far from the truth, as Dionysus is mainly associated with […]

Ken Wytsma2023-03-07T05:53:38+00:00Categories: Ancient Wine History, This Day in Wine History | Articles|Tags: Dionysus, Fertility, God of Wine, Greek God, Human pleasure, Religion, winemaking|

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