A Wine (and food) Walk Downtown Kennebunk, ME: The Many Styles of Chardonnay

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of Downtown Kennebunk's vibrant restaurant scene as you explore some incredible Chardonnay wines from renowned regions of the world paired with delicious foods from each location. You're in for an incredible wine education experience. You'll walk away with knowing how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select, serve, and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste. We'll be discovering the wines and foods of Duffy's, Owen's Farmhouse, Academe, and 50 Local. 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. * Taste and learn about some delicious Chardonnay from around the world that you'll be thrilled to know about * Find out what makes each region unique * Discuss major styles and influences of the different regions on the wines they produce * 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 delicious paired foods at each of the four restaurants we visit Must be 21 years of age or older. 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.