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Wine & Food Sail W/Chef Emil Rivera Of Sur Lie: Emerging Wines

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Sun, September 8, 2019 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Maine State Pier

56 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 (adjacent to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal)
Portland, Maine 04101
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Cost: $115 in advance / $125 day of (if available)

There's a wine renaissance taking place in pockets of Europe fueled by a local winemakers' attention to re-emerging indigenous grape varieties, coupled with investment in modern winemaking capabilities and a passion for making quality wines. The result is a whole new breed of delicious wines worthy of your attention.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer and Chef Emil Rivera for a gorgeous scenic wine sail on board the 74-foot sailboat, The Frances, built by her Captains and crew on Portland's waterfront as you explore five incredibly delicious Emerging wines that you'll love to have in your repertoire ... each paired with delicious food prepared by Executive Chef Emil Rivera of Sue Lie.

You're in for an incredible wine education and food experience as you sail through Maine’s beautiful Casco Bay with scenic views of Maine lighthouses, islands, and waterways .. all while indulging in a wine class. You'll walk away with knowing a lot about wine, how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste. And no doubt you will learn enjoy every bite of food prepared that Chef Rivera has prepared for you!

* Taste and learn about Emerging wines that you'll love to have in your repertoire

* Find out what makes each wine region unique in their styles of wine they produce

* Discuss the emerging grape varieties worthy of your attention

* 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 and fresh prepared food from Chef Emil Rivera

***Due to the nature of this event we will not be able to accommodate food substitutions.***

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 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.

Your Chef

Chef Emil Rivera, of Sur Lie, calls himself a “Puerto Mainer,” referring to his childhood and his current home. He attended cooking school in Puerto Rico. He worked under Austrian and French chefs on the island, learning the ways of classic technique in formal, fine-dining atmospheres. A stint in Washington, D.C., with James Beard award winner and internationally recognized chef José Andrés. Chef Rivera recently cooked at the James Beard House himself (and we were one of the lucky few to attend). Rivera draws from his previous influences and experience, combining them with top-notch, fresh Maine ingredients.

The menu will be available on the date of the event as these Chefs take inspiration from only the freshest local ingredients. Due to the nature of this event we regret that we cannot accommodate food substitutions.

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Tickets are $115 in advance / $125 day of (if available) at winewiseevents.com

More information:
http://winewiseevents.com

Wine & Food Sail W/Chef Emil Rivera Of Sur Lie: Emerging Wines

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Maine State Pier

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