Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of Kennebunk's and Kennebunkport’s vibrant restaurant scenes as you explore some delicious wines from one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions, paired with delicious foods from each location we visit. 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 to evaluate, select, serve, and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste. Plan to learn a lot, discover some delicious wines and restaurants, and have a great time doing it.
* Taste and learn about some delicious wines from Italy's Piedmont region that you'll be thrilled to have in your wine repertoire
* Find out what makes wine from each Piedmont 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
* Visit some great restaurants that you'll be happy to know about
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.
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.
Friday Jun 24, 2016
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
June 24, 2016 • 2:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Starting restaurant TBA
$54 in advance / $59 day of (if available)
erica.archer@winewiseevents.com
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