Must be 21 years of age or older.
LET’S GO ON A WINE SAIL!
You’re in for an unforgettable wine experience as you sail through the pristine waters of Casco Bay, with views of picturesque lighthouses, historic forts, islands, and waterways ... all while indulging in a high-quality wine with a sommelier as your guide. With comfortable seating for everyone, you can relax and fully immerse yourself in this highly-rated wine and sailing experience.
Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, in beautiful Portland, Maine, for a gorgeous scenic wine sail aboard the immaculate 74’ Tall Ship Frances, expertly built by her captains and crew on Portland's waterfront. You’ll explore five delicious wines from Portugal’s and Spain’s wine regions and quality-focused producers—wines you’ll be thrilled to have in your repertoire. It will be a highlight of your summer. It truly doesn’t get much better than this!
Taste and learn about some delicious wines from Portugal and Spain as we explore indigenous grape varieties grown in varying climates, elevations, terrain, and classic and emerging wines and styles.
Discover what makes each Spanish and Portuguese wine region unique in the styles of wine they produce.
Discuss the major and emerging Portuguese and Spanish grape varieties and styles worthy of your attention.
Learn what to expect from specific terms on a wine label when selecting your next bottle of wine.
Gain confidence in evaluating, selecting, and pairing wines and describing what you smell and taste.
Walk away knowing a lot about wine and how regional influences impact wine styles and quality.
Learn the basics of tasting or take your wine knowledge to the next level.
Enjoy your delicious box of cheeses, cured meats, fruit, nuts, crackers, etc. Due to the nature of our events, we cannot accommodate food allergies, commissions, accommodations, or substitutions during these sails. You may bring your own snack if you have food allergies or hesitations of any kind.
Your Sommelier
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. She 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 down-to-earth style.
