Welcome to Bacchus Food & Wine Appreciation Society

Bacchanal - n. & adj. - n. 1 a wild and drunken revelry. 2 a drunken reveller. 3 a priest, worshipper, or follower of Bacchus. - adj. 1. of or like Bacchus, the Greek or Roman god of wine, or his rites. (The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary . 1995)

Bacchus Wine and Food Appreciation Society was established to provide an social medium for friends to discuss wine, participate in tastings and compare notes on rare and unusual vintages from around the world.

Although predominantly focussing on Australian and International wines, Bacchus also organises tastings for beers and ales as well as indulging in gourmet food and coffee either designed to complement the wine or just enhance the experience. Bacchus is all about enjoying the finer things in life!

Bacchus members meet usually on the first Thursday of each month at pre-arranged venues, from members homes to new and unusual restaurants and bars around Melbourne.

Bacchus regularly schedules tasting events and family activities, and touring the local wine regions has become an annual event! The Bacchus wine cellar has benefited from these outings and has grown to include a wide variety of delectable Australian wine varieties. A complete list of wines stored in the Bacchus Wine Cellar may be viewed here.

Please note: Bacchus is a private club and membership is by invitation by a current member only.