** Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price includes a seat for one person, beverage, food, tax, and service. **

Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing the quality attributes of fine bourbon. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” Bourbon to cap off the night. This is part of a series of Borbon tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons … accompanied by Executive Chef Time Labonte’s delicious charcuterie boards.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

** Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the above-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service. **

Join Sommelier Erica Archer and Executive Chef Tim Labonte at the beautiful Falmouth Country Club dining room, for a delicious four-course dinner highlighting the fresh spring produce of Maine farmers and fisheries, prepared in a traditional Greek style, paired with four delicious Greek wines. You can expect some succulent spring peas, morels, and lamb. Many more details will be forthcoming.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

** Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the above-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service. **

Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing quality attributes of fine bourbon. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” Bourbon to cap off the night. This is part of a series of Borbon tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons … accompanied by Executive Chef Time Labonte’s delicious charcuterie boards.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Bourbon tastings at Falmouth Country Club are back for the 2024 Winter season for Falmouth Country Club members and their guests! Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a tasting of five quality Bourbons and a discussion of key considerations in assessing the quality attributes of fine Bourbon. There will likely be a highly allocated “bonus-round” sixth Bourbon to cap off the night. This is part of a series of Borbon tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons … accompanied by delicious charcuterie boards. Please reach Falmouth Country Club directly to secure your seats.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the above-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service.

Join Executive Chef Wright and Sommelier Archer for a delicious wine dinner together at Falmouth Country Club on May 25, 2023. We’ll be basking in the bounty of Maine’s in-season spring harvests from land and sea, elevated to exquisite dishes by Chef Wright, while Erica entertains the perfect wine pairings from around the world for a truly delicious gastronomical experience.

Menus and wine pairings TBA. 

Chef Jef Wight
Now leads the FCC new culinary program as Executive Chef, beginning mid-March. He is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy; he has worked in a wide array of cuisines and restaurants, both large and intimate. For many years he worked in Atlanta with Richard Blais, a former Top Chef winner, and focused on molecular gastronomy to reimagine and refine traditional southern dishes. His passion for continued learning has taken him to Philadelphia and New York, where he worked in a 2 Michelin-star restaurant and a large upscale restaurant group. His style is best described as influenced by traditional French and Southern cuisines with a love for reimagining classic dishes and always focusing on refined techniques. Jef was Executive Chef, leading the kitchen at Sur Lie, in Portland, and most recently at Crown Jewel on Great Diamond Island, as well as cooking and hosting virtual wine dinners with Sommelier Erica Archer of Wine Wise and Falmouth Country Club.

Sommelier Erica Archer
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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor. She's been curating gems for the FCC wine list since 2017.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Join us for a delicious side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbon at Falmouth Country Club. Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing the quality attributes of fine bourbon as we sip through, compare, contrast, and evaluate each bourbon in the line-up… accompanied by delicious charcuterie boards for you to enjoy. This Bourbon line-up includes the highly-coveted Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year as the 6th bonus round Bourbon. This tasting is open to all levels of bourbon tasters, from first-timers to Bourbonites.

The price of $125 is inclusive of a seat for one person, beverage, tax, and service.
Seats are going to fill quickly. Sign up today! 

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Falmouth Country Club members, join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing the quality attributes of fine bourbon as we sip through, compare, contrast, and evaluate each bourbon in the line-up… accompanied by Executive Chef St. Peter’s delicious charcuterie boards. This tasting is open to all levels of bourbon tasters, from first-timers to Bourbonites.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Chef Jef Wright and Sommelier Erica Archer are now booking a limited number of private in-home wine dinners for parties of 12 or more. Menus can be customized, and the wines can range from our Explorer, Elevated, to Premium levels.

You're invited to join us tonight at Falmouth Country Club for a delicious A5 Wagyu Wine Dinner. What a way to end the month and start the weekend early by enjoying course after course of deliciously prepared cuisine and beautiful wines paired and presented by Sommelier Erica Archer at the beautiful Falmouth Country Club. Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if you're not a member.

Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the below-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service.

Amuse:
A5 tartare, sesame cone

Sea:
Grilled and chilled shrimp, mussels, crème fraiche dressed crab, bloody mary dressed
2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards, Dry Rosé of Sangiovese, Alexander Valley, California

Garden:
Baby iceberg, great hill blue, smokehouse bacon, marinated greenhouse tomatoes
2019 Spottswoode, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California

Farm:
A5 strip loin, yuzu chimichurri, carrot & cipollini onion pickles
2017 VistAlba, Corte B, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina

A5 petite filet, black garlic Demi, black lava salt, black pepper & pecorino duchess potatoes
2016 Merryvale Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

Bakery:
Boston cream tartlet, pastry cream, chocolate mousse - almonds
Graham's Port, 20 Years Old Aged Tawny Port, Portugal

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Whiskey from around the world at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing the quality attributes of fine whiskey. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” 6th bottle to cap off the night. This is part of a series of tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons or Whiskeys … accompanied by Executive Chef Owen Price’s delicious charcuterie boards.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the above-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service.

Menu TBA

FCC Executive Chef Owen Price began cooking professionally at the age of 20. He started cutting his teeth in Burlington, VT, then decided to make the move to Northern California where he worked with talented chefs in San Francisco and Sanoma County. While working in San Francisco he fell in love with Vietnamese cuisine. Before moving to Vietnam to immerse himself in the culture and train under a variety of local chefs, he worked for, James Beard awarded Marc Vetri in Philadelphia. Under the supervision of Chef Vetri, he honed his skills in the art of pasta-making and authentic Italian cuisine. In 2017 he finally made it to Portland, Maine, to put down some roots and began to work with some of our city’s best chefs, including Matt Ginn and Cara Stadler. Now he calls the kitchen Falmouth Country Club home.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing quality attributes of fine-bourbon. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” Bourbon to cap off the night. This is part of a series of Borbon tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons … accompanied by Executive Chef Owen Price’s delicious charcuterie boards.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the above-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service.

Winter is seafood season in Maine and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season than by enjoying the freshest produce from the sea and delicious wine pairings alongside each and every course.

FCC Executive Chef Owen Price began cooking professionally at the age of 20. He started cutting his teeth in Burlington, VT, then decided to make the move to Northern California where he worked with talented chefs in San Francisco and Sanoma County. While working in San Francisco he fell in love with Vietnamese cuisine. Before moving to Vietnam to immerse himself in the culture and train under a variety of local chefs, he worked for, James Beard awarded Marc Vetri in Philadelphia. Under the supervision of Chef Vetri, he honed his skills in the art of pasta-making and authentic Italian cuisine. In 2017 he finally made it to Portland, Maine, to put down some roots and began to work with some of our city’s best chefs, including Matt Ginn and Cara Stadler. Now he calls the kitchen Falmouth Country Club home.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing quality attributes of fine-bourbon. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” Bourbon to cap off the night. This is part of a series of Borbon tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons … accompanied by Executive Chef Owen Price’s delicious charcuterie boards.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing quality attributes of fine-bourbon. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” Bourbon to cap off the night. This is part of a series of Borbon tastings at FCC - each one will showcase a different line-up of Bourbons … accompanied by Executive Chef Owen Price’s delicious charcuterie boards.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Wine Wise customers are invited to attend even if they are not members. Price is inclusive of a seat for one person, the above-mentioned food and beverage, tax, and service.

Executive Chef Owen Price is at the helm of the Falmouth Country Club kitchen and has invited has always loved Matt’s cooking style since he first moved to Maine. They worked together as consulting chefs to the team at Via Vecchia and had such a great time working together, and continued to stay in touch. He recently bought some of Chef Ginn’s foraged mushrooms and we both expressed interest in doing a tasting menu together … and here you have it!

Executive Chef Matt Ginn oversees menu creation and operations at Evo Kitchen + Bar, an upscale, modern eatery on Fore Street in Portland, and at Chebeague Island Inn, a 100-seat restaurant and historic hotel in Casco Bay off the coast of Yarmouth. Matt has been interested in food since his first job at 14, picking strawberries at Maxwell’s Farm in Cape Elizabeth. He was awarded the Lobster Chef of the Year in 2015, had the honor of cooking at the James Beard House in New York City in 2017, and was a two-time Chopped Champion on the Food Network. He and his wife are the proud parents of a six-year-old son, Bryce, and a three-year-old daughter, Claire.

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, 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 down-to-earth style and sense of humor.

Please note:

• Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events such as this.

• Any cancellations will incur a $25 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.

Join Sommelier, Erica Archer, at Falmouth Country Club as she takes you on a journey through some delicious wines of France. Each wine will be perfectly paired with french courses, created by the club's French-trained Executive Chef, Nick Verdisco. 

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

Join us for a delicious socially-distanced evening outdoors at Falmouth Country Club for a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing quality attributes of fine-bourbon. Yes, you heard right! We will be pouring Pappy Van Winkle’s, Family Reserve, 15 years aged, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey this night. Get tickets while they last. Bourbons are accompanied by Executive Chef Nicholas Verdisco’s charcuterie boards.

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

Join Sommelier, Erica Archer, at Falmouth Country Club as she takes you on a journey through Italy with several of its rich and delicious wines. Each wine will be perfectly paired with Italian courses, created by the club's Executive Chef, Nick Verdisco. 

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.

Join us for a delicious evening of a side-by-side tasting of fine Bourbons at private Falmouth Country Club. Sommelier Erica Archer will host the evening and lead us in a discussion of key considerations in assessing quality attributes of fine-bourbon. And as usual — there will likely be a highly-allocated “bonus-round” Bourbon to cap off the night. Bourbons are accompanied by Executive Chef Nicholas Verdisco’s charcuterie boards.

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

Join Sommelier, Erica Archer, at Falmouth Country Club as she takes you on a journey through Spain with several of its rich and delicious wines. Each wine will be perfectly paired with a Spanish inspired course, created by the club's Executive Chef, Nick Verdisco. 

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

This seminar is part of Portland Wine Week taking place in beautiful, coastal Portland, Maine, June 17-23, 2019. Visit portlandwineweek.me and check out the growing events schedule for event details.

DETAILS: Join us for Portland Wine Week's Grand Opening Women in Wine Dinner: Who Paired it Better? This dinner featured 5 outstanding Maine Chefs and 10 Greater Portland Sommeliers who all happen to be women. 5 courses and 10 wines. Two Somms are paired with each Chef to present their best wine pairing with the dish to each guest. Two wines per dish. The only criteria is that all wines chosen/poured will be made by women winemakers. Dinner will be for up to 150 people on one long table out on the golf course (inside if inclement weather).

Who paired it better? You’ll thoroughly enjoy figuring that out and voting for your favorites … one beautiful wine and food pairing after another. Join for this incredible show of wine and food talent for one epic dinner outside on the Falmouth Country Club’s lush green golf course (inside if inclement weather).

COST: $125 per person - Includes food, wine, tax and gratuity.

Featured Chefs:

• Paige Gould - Central Provisions & Tipo

• Ilma Lopez - Piccolo and Chaval

• Cara Stadler - Tao Yuan, Lio, Bao Bao

• Melissa Kelly - Primo

• One more announced soon

Featured Sommeliers:

• Courtney O'Neil - Central Provisions and Tipo

• Tess Boepple - Solo Italiano

• Stella Hernandez - Lolita

• Morgan Lacroix - Lio

• Brittney Saliwanchick - Magnus on Water

• Kelly Nelson - Evo

• Janet Webber - East Ender

• Jenn Lakari (Flock) - Bow Street

• Erica Archer - Wine Wise, Falmouth Country Club, and Portland Wine Week

• One more announced soon

PORTLAND WINE WEEK OPENING DAY EVENTS AT THE FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB INCLUDE:

• 10–12 pm Women in Wine Panel Discussion Only: $10

• 12–2 pm Women Winemaker Luncheon:  $50

• 4–6 pm Women Winemaker Happy Hour: $15

• 6:30–10:30 pm Women in Wine Dinner: $125

TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB:

Transportation Sponsor Maine Limousine Service will provide complimentary transportation between Portland and Falmouth Country Club. Take a free ride back to Portland for one of the many events taking place or stay at the FCC to relax by the pool, play tennis on the clay courts, take the golf cart for a drive and hit some golf balls on the beautifil driving range — (golf pros will be on site to give pointers), get a ready for the evening with a makeup touch up by local and national makeup artists for Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, and Clinique.

Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise.

This seminar is part of Portland Wine Week taking place in beautiful, coastal Portland, Maine, June 17-23, 2019. Visit portlandwineweek.me and check out the growing events schedule for event details.

DETAILS: DETAILS: On the Falmouth Country Club’s beautiful putting green overlooking the the pond. Enjoy great wines, hors d'oeuvres, camaraderie, and fun. Mingle with many of the speakers here for the day as well as winemakers, Sommeliers, and Chefs. Wines from women winemakers will be available for tasting, and for purchase by the glass, and order from local wine shop.

Cost: $15 per person

PORTLAND WINE WEEK OPENING DAY EVENTS AT THE FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB INCLUDE:

• 10–12 pm Women in Wine Panel Discussion Only: $10

• 12–2 pm Women Winemaker Luncheon:  $50

• 4–6 pm Women Winemaker Happy Hour: $15

• 6:30–10:30 pm Women in Wine Dinner: $125

TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB:

Transportation Sponsor Maine Limousine Service will provide complimentary transportation between Portland and Falmouth Country Club. Take a free ride back to Portland for one of the many events taking place or stay at the FCC to relax by the pool, play tennis on the clay courts, take the golf cart for a drive and hit some golf balls on the beautifil driving range — (golf pros will be on site to give pointers), get a ready for the evening with a makeup touch up by local and national makeup artists for Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, and Clinique.

Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise.

This seminar is part of Portland Wine Week taking place in beautiful, coastal Portland, Maine, June 17-23, 2019. Visit portlandwineweek.me and check out the growing events schedule for event details.

DETAILS: Join with 4 women winemakers for a 4-course lunch as they pour for you and discuss the wines they made paired with delicious food from Executive Chef Nick Verdisco.

Cost: $50 per person includes food, wine, tax, and gratuity

This event is sponsored by: Haven’s Candies

PORTLAND WINE WEEK OPENING DAY EVENTS AT THE FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB INCLUDE:

• 10–12 pm Women in Wine Panel Discussion Only: $10

• 12–2 pm Women Winemaker Luncheon:  $50

• 4–6 pm Women Winemaker Happy Hour: $15

• 6:30–10:30 pm Women in Wine Dinner: $125

TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB:

Transportation Sponsor Maine Limousine Service will provide complimentary transportation between Portland and Falmouth Country Club. Take a free ride back to Portland for one of the many events taking place or stay at the FCC to relax by the pool, play tennis on the clay courts, take the golf cart for a drive and hit some golf balls on the beautifil driving range — (golf pros will be on site to give pointers), get a ready for the evening with a makeup touch up by local and national makeup artists for Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, and Clinique.

Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise.

This seminar is part of Portland Wine Week taking place in beautiful, coastal Portland, Maine, June 17-23, 2019. Visit portlandwineweek.me and check out the growing events schedule for event details.

DETAILS: The wine industry, both in production and distribution, has long been a male-dominated industry. This has slowly been changing over the last few decades. This panel is made up of women who have push the boundaries and found ways to create their own places in the world of wine. As more and more women take up positions of respect and authority in the wine industry it is changing the business of wine and how wine is consumed. Come and hear the background stories and thoughts from these women who have been at the forefront of making this change happen.

Moderator and panelists announced soon.

COST: $10 per person

PORTLAND WINE WEEK OPENING DAY EVENTS AT THE FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB INCLUDE:

• 10–12 pm Women in Wine Panel Discussion Only: $10

• 12–2 pm Women Winemaker Luncheon:  $50

• 4–6 pm Women Winemaker Happy Hour: $15

• 6:30–10:30 pm Women in Wine Dinner: $125

TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB:

Transportation Sponsor Maine Limousine Service will provide complimentary transportation between Portland and Falmouth Country Club. Take a free ride back to Portland for one of the many events taking place or stay at the FCC to relax by the pool, play tennis on the clay courts, take the golf cart for a drive and hit some golf balls on the beautifil driving range — (golf pros will be on site to give pointers), get a ready for the evening with a makeup touch up by local and national makeup artists for Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, and Clinique.

Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer at the Falmouth Country Club for a guided tasting of five high-quality single-malt Scotch.

You're in for an incredible Scotch tasting experience. You'll walk away understanding how regional influences impact Scotch styles and flavor profiles and the contributions made by barrell maturation choices and aging regimes. Gain confidence in knowing how to evaluate, select, serve, and describe what you smell and taste. Plan to learn a lot, and to discover some delicious examples of Scotch that you'll love to have in your repertoire. There will be snacks for you to enjoy as well.

Must be 21 years of age or older. Limited to 25 people. $65 per person.

Wine Wise gift cards and special offers are not applicable to Falmouth Country Club events.

Join Sommelier, Erica Archer, as she takes you on a journey through Italian wines. Each wine will be perfectly paired with incredible Italian dishes prepared by Executive Chef Nick Verdisco and Pastry Chef Sarah Miller.

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Your Chef
Chef Nick Verdisco is 100% Italian (second generation). His family splits the lower boot between Naples and Sicily. Chef's love for Italian cooking comes from his memory of most good times in childhood involving great Italian food. Recreating those memories with authentic Italian food is where his love of food began. Chef Nick is proud of Italy and the food that it produces and how it is produced. The techniques that were used 100 years ago are still being done only because it’s the best way.

A Scottsdale Arizona native, Nick's culinary journey led him to The School House at Cannondale under Chef Tim LaBant, where his flair for creating modern American cuisine using fresh, local ingredients was established. He went on to work for acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongrichen as an Executive Sous Chef at The Inn at Pound Ridge in Westchester, New York, cooking for the likes of Martha Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, and Blake Lively. After a visit years later to Acadia National Park, Nick and his wife fell in love with Maine and decided to relocate. His kitchen team followed. Chef and his team joined the Falmouth Country Club in January 2019.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, at the Falmouth Country Club for a guided tasting of five high-quality Bourbon.

You're in for an incredible Bourbon tasting experience. You'll walk away understanding how regional influences impact Bourbon styles and quality, gain confidence in knowing how to evaluate, select, serve, and describe what you smell and taste. Plan to learn a lot, and to discover some delicious examples of Bourbon that you'll love to have in your repertoire. There will be snacks for you to enjoy as well.

Must be 21 years of age or older. Limited to 25 people. $65 per person.

Wine Wise gift cards and special offers are not applicable to Falmouth Country Club events.

A night to celebrate the love... of great food! Join us for a five course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Nick Verdisco and Pastry Chef Sarah Miller... with an option to include wine pairings by Sommelier Erica Archer. Reservations are required!

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 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 down to earth style and sense of humor.

Your Chef
A Scottsdale Arizona native, Nick grew up with a passion for food.  Coming from an Italian Family, he recalls large Sunday meals, making pasta by hand with his grandmother and arguing about if it was "sauce" or "gravy". Nick's culinary journey led him to The School House at Cannondale under Chef Tim LaBant, where his flair for creating modern American cuisine using fresh, local ingredients was established.

He went on to work for acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongrichen as an Executive Sous Chef at The Inn at Pound Ridge in Westchester, New York, cooking for the likes of Martha Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, and Blake Lively. After a visit years later to Acadia National Park, Nick and his wife fell in love with Maine and decided to relocate. His kitchen team followed.

Please note: Wine Wise gift cards are not redeemable for Falmouth Country Club events.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, at the Falmouth Country Club for a guided tasting of five high-quality Bourbon.

You're in for an incredible Bourbon tasting experience. You'll walk away understanding how regional influences impact Bourbon styles and quality, gain confidence in knowing how to evaluate, select, serve, and describe what you smell and taste. Plan to learn a lot, and to discover some delicious examples of Bourbon that you'll love to have in your repertoire. There will be snacks for you to enjoy as well.

Must be 21 years of age or older. Limited to 25 people. $65 per person.

Wine Wise gift cards and special offers are not applicable to Falmouth Country Club events.