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Bacchus
Bacchus was an ancient Roman god. He was known as the god of harvest, grapes, fertility, theater and wine.
In mythology, Bacchus was believed to be the son of Jupiter, king of the gods, and the mortal woman Semele. Juno, the wife of Jupiter, was jealous over her husband’s affair, and convinced Semele to ask Jupiter to display himself in his true, godly form to prove who he was. Unfortunately, as a mortal, she could not bear the sight and died upon seeing him. Jupiter took the, as yet-unborn Bacchus, and sewed him onto his own thigh, thus leading Bacchus to be called twice born.
In his youth, Bacchus was believed to have discovered grape vines and began the cultivation of grapes and the fermentation of wine.
Bacchus
Asheville Bacchus
We, at Asheville Bacchus, have borrowed the name Bacchus as a nod to the ancient history and traditions of wine.
We are an independent wine makers club open to members of all experience levels.
