Introducing More Than Muse wine from DTC Ambassador
Usually, when I think of a muse, I am reminded of the 1980 classic movie, Xanadu. With Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck, and Gene Kelly it was an amazing musical. Being a little kid at the time I remember all of the songs, dance routines. I also found a love of roller skating! Needless to say, the movie had a strong impact on me as a young kid. I credit the movie as one of the factors in myself becoming interested in music and dance.
On top of fueling my interest in music and dance, I also became interested in the muses.
The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Zeus the Greek God, had children with a mortal woman by the name of Mnemosyne (meh-ne-mo-SEE-knee). As legend tells it, Zeus bewildered Mnemosyne and slept with her for 9 consecutive nights.
The result of those encounters produced Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomeni, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania, and Calliope. Each of Zeus’s daughters excelled in the arenas of music, the arts, and other exploits that involved creativity, imagination, and creation.
Each muse was attuned to a specific ability:
- Clio: The Muse Clio discovered history and guitar. History was named Clio in the ancient years because it refers to “kleos” the Greek word for the heroic acts. Clio was always represented with a clarion in the right arm and a book in the left hand.
- Euterpe: Muse Euterpe discovered several musical instruments, courses, and dialectic. She was always depicted holding a flute, while many instruments were always around her.
- Thalia: Muse Thalia was the protector of comedy, geometry, architectural science, and agriculture. She was also protector of Symposiums. She was always depicted holding a theatrical – comedy mask.
- Melpomene: Opposite from Thalia, Muse Melpomene was the protector of Tragedy; she invented tragedy, rhetoric speech. She was depicted holding a tragedy mask and usually bearing a bat.
- Terpsichore: Terpsichore was the protector of dances, the harp, and education. She enjoyed and having fun with dancing ( “Terpo” in Greek refers to be amused). She was depicted wearing laurels on her head, holding a harp, and dancing.
- Erato: Muse Erato was the protector of Love and Love Poetry – as well as wedding. Her name comes from the Greek word “Eros” which refers to the feeling of falling in love. She was depicted holding a lyre and love arrows and bows.
- Polymnia: Muse Polymnia was the protector of the divine hymns and mimic art; she invented geometry and grammar. She was depicted looking up to the sky, holding a lyre.
- Ourania: Muse Ourania was the protector of the celestial objects and stars; she invented astronomy. She was always depicted bearing stars, a celestial sphere, and a bow compass.
- Calliope: Muse Calliope was the superior Muse. She was accompanying kings and princes in order to impose justice and serenity. She was the protector of heroic poems and rhetoric art. According to the myth, Homer asks Calliope to inspire him while writing Iliad and Odyssey, and, thus, Calliope is depicted holding laurels in one hand and the two Homeric poems in the other hand.
The movie Xanadu was indeed about 9 sisters that show up and one of them becomes the inspiration for an artist and a dancer, but what does that have to do with wine?
The More Than Muse collection from DTC Ambassador was created to inspire. From the Napa and Sonoma Valleys to your homes, our wines are shipping around the globe. Constant innovation and attention to lifes moments, the More Than Muse collection of wines are made with your best aspirations and directions in mind.
Our four different wines are sure to delight and inspire all who taste them!
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine. This variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand.
This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with fish and seafood. You can also have sushi and shellfish like langoustines, clams, and mussels.
Since 1986, Paso Robles Wine Country has experienced a true Renaissance. From boutique wineries producing less than 800 cases per year to high production facilities boasting 100,000 cases or more annually. Paso Robles wineries cultivate distinct, high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux wines that earn national and worldwide recognition each and every year.
Dark and seductive, the brunette is another high quality Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Black pepper and spice set you up for intoxicating flavors of cocoa and plum in this opulent Cabernet. Pair this with a steak, a good burger, beef short ribs and other braised beef dishes. You can also pair this with a roast, or grilled lamb for an incredible experience!
A rosé is a type of wine that incorporates some of the color from the grape skins, but not enough to qualify it as a red wine. It may be the oldest known type of wine. The pink color can range from a pale ‘onion skin’ orange to a vivd near purple, depending on the grape varieties used and other winemaking techniques. Rosé pairs beautifully with chicken or niçoise salad, salmon, feta, spinach or duck and veggie skewers on the BBQ.
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