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Outdoor Seated French Wine Tasting

  • Falmouth Country Club 1 Congressional Drive Falmouth (map)

… 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.

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. To complement the wine tasting, each guest will receive a personal cheese and charcuterie board prepared by Chef Tim Labonte and his talented culinary team. You're also welcome to stay for dinner in the clubhouse—the new Spring menu is excellent!

You’re in for a wonderful wine experience as you taste through five beautiful wines with our sommelier as your guide, in a comfortable, relaxed, and beautiful setting, so you can fully immerse yourself in this special opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting experience.

  • Taste and learn about some delicious wines from France; such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, Loire Valley, Jura, Roussillon, Savoie, The Rhone Valley, etc.

  • 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.

  • Enjoy your delicious cheese and charcuterie board prepared by Chef Tim Labonte and his talented culinary team.

Tickets: $75 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.

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Later Event: June 13
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