Fountain Square - Downtown Cincinnati

The event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM with Pinot Grigio as the varietal focus. For those of you new to Bacchanalian Society events, a different wine varietal is featured at each event. Teams, consisting of 1 to 3 participants, are admitted by bringing 3 bottles of the same featured varietal. Two of each team’s 3 bottles are bagged, tagged and ranked by each participant. The 3rd bottle is set aside and left unopened. The teams that brought the 5 highest ranked wines divvy up each team’s 3rd unopened bottle, except for the lowest ranked wine which will be returned to the team that brought it. Still confused? Check out the official rules page.

Proceeds from the Fall Gathering will benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, and that by itself makes it a great event. So grab a friend or two and check it out.

You can RSVP for the Bacchanalian Society’s Fall Gathering by clicking here. Enjoy!

For folks new to the Bacchanalian Society and their quarterly events, here’s some info, and make sure you check out their rules here (they’re unique):

By helping charities to organize and conduct wine tastings every quarter – that’s right, only four events a year – the Bacchanalian Society integrates social and professional networking with philanthropy. The wine tastings attract a diverse mix of inquisitive wine enthusiasts – novices and experts alike – to join on common ground for the benefit of charity. Everyone is welcome, as long as you’re over 21, but wine snobs should check their attitudes at the door.

Proceeds for the Winter Gathering benefit A Kid Again, an organization dedicated to providing fun-filled group activities and destination events for children & families facing life threatening illnesses.

For more info or to register your team for the event, make sure you visit the Bacchanalian website or visit them on Facebook.

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Proceeds from the Fall Gathering will benefit Winners Walk Tall, an organization that strives to develop today’s youth into tomorrow’s winners through a character-building program that teaches fundamental values and life-changing skills.

For those of you knew to The Bacchanalian Society, their mission is to integrate social and professional networking with philanthropy by helping charities put on wine tastings. There are only four Bacchanalian events per year…Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.

What also makes the Bacchanalian Society events unique is the competitive nature of their wine tastings. You and the other participants provide the wine and also serve as the wine tasting judges. The competition is based on what the Bacchanalian Society calls the Rule of Three, and instead of trying to explain those rules in detail here please visit the Bacchanalian Society website to get the rundown.

Fall Gathering Details:
Date: Wednesday, Sept 22 from 7-10 PM
Where: Fountain Square, Downtown Cincinnati
Wine Varietal: Australian Shiraz
Charity: Winners Walk Tall
Suggested Donation: $15 in Advance, $18 at the door

For those new to the Bacchanalian Society and their mission, from the Bacchanalian website…

By helping charities to organize and conduct wine tastings every quarter – that’s right, only four events a year – the Bacchanalian Society integrates social and professional networking with philanthropy. The wine tastings attract a diverse mix of inquisitive, young professionals – wine novices and wine experts alike – to join on common ground for the benefit of charity. Everyone is welcome, as long as you’re over 21, but wine snobs should check their attitudes at the door.

Bacchanalian Society wine tasting events are competitive, which is also a bit unique. You and the other participants provide the wine and also serve as the wine tasting judges. The competition is based on what the Bacchanalian Society calls the Rule of Three, and instead of trying to explain those rules in detail here please visit the Bacchanalian Society website to get the rundown.

The Winter Gathering details:

Date & Time:  January 28, 7:00-10:00 PM
Location:  Music Hall
Wine Varietal:  Spanish Reds
Charities:  CET & Cincinnati Public Radio
Suggested Donation: $10.00 per person in advance (by 3pm 1/28) or $15 per person at door
RSVP:  Click Here

The Bacchanalian Society events are a bit different and a ton of fun, and of course always benefit a great charity.  So grab a couple of friends, your favorite Spanish Reds and head to Music Hall on the 28th.