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Wine + Brine: An Oyster Tasting Experience

  • The Maker's Galley 5 Commercial Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)

Level up your food and bevvy repertoire with this experiential oyster and wine tasting class led by oyster expert Jacqueline @thebrinybabe and assisted by Ashley @soposeafood, with wine pairings from expert Rachel Sagiroglu. Taste, Learn, and Create game-changing wine pairings for delicious raw oysters from Maine.

This class includes a shucking lesson followed by lots of practice as you work your way through a comparative oyster tasting of bivalves near and far. Along the way, we'll explore how oyster culture varies from region to region in Maine, delve into wine pairings, and experiment with condiments and preparation techniques. Chef Ariana Stefanillo will be preparing delicious seafood-centric bites for you to enjoy during class. You'll leave with the know-how to be a confident oyster consumer, however you choose to eat them . . . at home, in restaurants, or fresh out of the water.

What is Included:

·       A hands-on shucking class

·       18 Maine oysters (4 varieties)

·       A trio of roasted oysters by Chef Ariana Stefanillo

·       3 pours of our favorite wine pairings

·       Seafood treats for you to nosh on during class

·       Handouts to take home

**We may take photos during class for marketing or promotional purposes, if you have concerns about this, please let us know.

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Wine + Brine: An Oyster Tasting Experience