… on the Wimbledon-style grass courts at Falmouth Country Club
Must be 21 or older.
Join us for a fantastic outdoor French wine tasting on the beautiful new grass tennis courts at Falmouth Country Club—featuring five delicious, quality-driven French wines you’ll love having in your repertoire and enjoying this summer and beyond. Open to all 21 years of age or older. You do not need to be a Falmouth Country Club member to attend.
Join us for a fantastic outdoor French Wines & Fresh Maine Oysters Tasting on the beautiful new Wimbledon-style grass tennis courts at Falmouth Country Club—featuring five delicious, quality-driven French wines you’ll love having in your repertoire, paired with a dozen fresh shucked oysters from five Maine oyster farms. Open to all 21 years of age or older. You do not need to be a Falmouth Country Club member to attend.
Upon arrival, you’ll be chauffeured by golf cart to your reserved seat, perched on one of eight meticulous Wimbledon-style grass courts—a rarity in the modern tennis world. You're also welcome to stay for dinner in the clubhouse—the new Summer menu is excellent!
You’re in for a wonderful wine experience as you taste through five beautiful French wines with our sommelier as your guide, while enjoying a dozen delicious Maine oysters with our oyster shucker as your guide—all in a comfortable, relaxed, and beautiful setting, so you can fully immerse yourself in this special opportunity.
Taste and learn about five delicious French wines that pair great with fresh Maine oysters, such as from Champagne, Burgundy, The Loire Valley, Bordeaux, etc.
Find out what styles of wine are an excellent match for fresh oysters.
Enjoy a dozen fresh, shucked oysters from five Maine oyster farms.
Discover what makes each French wine region unique in the styles of wine they produce.
Discuss France’s major grape varieties and trending styles worthy of your attention.
Gain confidence in evaluating, selecting, and pairing wines—and in describing what you smell and taste.
Learn what to expect from specific terms on a wine label when selecting your next bottle of wine.
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.
Tickets: $100 per person plus tax and service
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 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 $15 (per ticket) fee to cover credit card transaction/cancellation fees.