Must be 21 years of age or older.
LET’S GO ON A WINE SAIL!
Autumn in Maine is truly magical. 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, and waterways, with vibrant hues of fall foliage as the backdrop on the picturesque shorelines of Casco Bay’s Calendar Islands … all while enjoying beautiful sommelier-curated wines for the Fall season. 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 Sparkling wines from quality-focused producers from around the world—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 a series of five delicious sparkling wines from around the world, including Champagne, France, that you’ll love having in your repertoire.
Discover classic and emerging sparkling wine regions, styles, and producers that this exciting and growing sparkling wine category offers.
Learn what makes each sparkling wine region unique in the styles of sparkling wine they produce.
Taste the major styles of sparkling wines, such as pet-nat, Charmant, Methode Traditional, and others worthy of your attention.
When selecting your next glass or bottle, learn what to expect from specific terms on a sparkling wine label.
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.
