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Named after the Roman god of wine, Bacchus is found in Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia, in the United Kingdom, and most widely in its native Germany, where Bacchus flourishes in the heart of German bulk wine production read more...and beer country. Two-thirds of Germany’s Bacchus plantings are found in the Rheinhessen with much of the rest in the Franconia district, an area famous for its Bavarian wheat beers and the unique smoky brews known as Rauchbier.

This productive cultivar was created by crossing Müller-Thurgau with a Silvaner-Riesling cross. Bacchus is a white wine-producing varietal that adapts to a broad range of climates and benefits from its ability to grow in less favorable vineyard sites than Riesling and even Müller-Thurgau. It produces full-bodied wines, with attractive fruit and floral characteristics, similar to Muscat. As an early budder, Bacchus can be susceptible to spring frosts, and its typical lack of acidity can prove challenging, particularly in hot vintages. In cool years, its inability to ripen fully and to express its Muscat-like character leaves it of less use to vintners who hope to use it as an effective acidity moderator in blends with Riesling and Sylvaner.

Are you really the God of Wine? Perhaps not. Your stature is more Rubenesque than Romanesque. No matter, you just really enjoy a good toga party. Your blowsy Muscat-like nature is the highlight of any social gathering. It’s no wonder British Columbia winemakers regularly include you on the guest list for their vineyard parties, hoping your presence will help to soften the acidic nature of their debutante, Riesling. Keep on having fun Bacchus. But remember, don’t drink up too much of that sun; your act can get a little dumb.    (hide)

ukvino reviewed Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 2008:

October 2009

ukvino

excellent! The sparkling is even better...international class

Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 2008

Starting at $16^.72 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ukvino reviewed Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 2008:

October 2009

ukvino

5

Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 2008

Starting at $16^.72 Snoothrank: 4/5

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caddy190 reviewed Albiger Petersberg Bacchus Kabinett 2003:

October 2009

caddy190

Albiger Petersberg Bacchus Kabinett 2003

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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colinrchorley reviewed Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 2008:

October 2009

colinrchorley

Very, very, VERY surprised at just how good this wine is. I knew sparkling wine was becoming the strong point for English wine but looks like crisp whites are too if this is anything to go by. Sweet green apples and grape...

Camel Valley Bacchus Dry 2008

Starting at $16^.72 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: New Yorker First Post

August 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Hey UWS, 85th street here. You also should check out Nancy's on Amsterdam and ... and 83rd, good not great. Bacchus on Broadway in the low 70's and pour on Amsterdam that try and compete with the new wave of stores...

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danpetroski wrote in the forum topic: An Ode to Wine Drinking History

July 2009

danpetroski

In my last post, I wrote about the dilemma I am facing in naming my personal ... fame from a story of Bacchus’ travels when he was looking for a getaway after the “Carabinieri” (Italian police) were after his ass...

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tampawineguy reviewed Peter Brum Bacchus NV:

July 2009

tampawineguy

This is a great summer wine, hint of peach, pear, and fruits. light on the tongue and great to match with seafood, or thai and spicy food. fantastic value for a quality wine

Peter Brum Bacchus NV

Starting at $8^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Philip wrote in the forum topic: Spotlight: Camel Valley Winery

July 2009

Philip

I'd heard of Camel Valley Winery's reputation (award winning sparklers) since I ... ripening grapes, including Bacchus, Triomphe, Dornfelder, Rondo, Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, Seyval, Huxel and Reissersteiner. When I asked...

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Alleigh reviewed Equus Run Vineyard Bacchus Blush 2008:

July 2009

Alleigh

This is a semi-sweet rose made mostly from Riesling and Vidal Blanc grapes, although there is a minimal amount of Concord and Merlot grapes added to give the Blush its medium salmon color. On the nose, a perfumey, floral...

Equus Run Vineyard Bacchus Blush 2008

Snoothrank: 3/5

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Philip

July 2009

Philip

Spotlight: Camel Valley Winery I'd heard of Camel Valley Winery's reputation ... ripening grapes, including Bacchus, Triomphe, Dornfelder, Rondo, Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, Seyval, Huxel and Reissersteiner. When I asked how...

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