09/14 Wine Sail in Portland, ME: Delicious Wines of Spain

Friday, September 14 • Sunset Wine Sail in Portland, ME: Delicious Wines of Spain • 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. • Maine State Pier

There's a wine renaissance taking place in Spain right now fueled by a local winemakers' attention to re-emerging indigenous grape varieties, coupled with investment in modern winemaking capabilities and a passion for making quality wines. The result is a whole new breed of delicious Spanish wines worthy of your attention. 

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced for a gorgeous scenic wine sail on board the 74-foot Sailboat Frances, built by her Captains and crew on Portland's waterfront as you explore some incredibly delicious Spanish wines that you'll love to have in your repertoire. You're in for an incredible wine education experience as you sail through Maine’s beautiful Casco Bay with scenic views of Maine lighthouses, islands, and waterways .. all while indulging in a wine class. You'll walk away with knowing a lot about wine, how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste.

* Taste and learn about some emerging wines of Spain that you'll be thrilled to have in your repertoire
* Find out what makes each region unique in their styles of wine they produce
* Discuss the major grape varieties and these up and coming contenders worthy of your attention 
* Learn what to expect from certain terms on a wine label when selecting your next bottle of wine
* Learn the basics of tasting or take your wine knowledge to the next level
* Enjoy a selection of delicious cheeses, fruit, and nuts.

Archer is a true oenophile, having obtained high levels of certification in her field. In 2010, she was awarded the Wine Spirit and Education Trust Level Three Advanced Certification in Wines and Spirits (with merit), became a Sommelier in the American Court of Master Sommeliers, and received her Certified Wine Professional award from the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. Erica is the principal of Wine Wise, a wine education and events service and is skilled at creating truly creative and memorable wine experiences that take guests beyond a typical tasting with her intimate understanding of what makes each wine unique. And she’ll do it with her trademark sense of humor.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Cancellations/Reschedules/No Shows:
​​​Because of our size, cancellations affect us significantly. ​If we are able to re-sell your tickets we can refund your ticket price minus the $​7.00 credit card transactions we have to pay ​OR reschedule you to a different date that has availability (there is no credit card transaction fee in this case). You are always welcome to send a friend or family member in your place or sell your own tickets. Just make sure we have the ticket holder's email address so we can send them the event notifications so they are aware of where to find us and any day-of weather related notifications. There ​are no refunds or reschedules for no shows or if we are not able to resell your tickets. Makes sense, right?​

Wine Wise special offers:
*For every friend you bring receive $5 off your next ticket. 
*Attend 5 Wine Wise events and your 6th one is free. 


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Price $79.00