2024 Event Schedule
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WEEKLONG: THE FUTURE (OF WINE) IS FEMALE @ FRIENDS & FAMILY
DETAILS: Join Friends & Family Thursday - Sunday* for a celebration of female and nonbinary winemakers! Each day will feature a special bottle from some of their favorite producers, each showcasing a different region, growing style, or winemaker journey. This is your chance to savor some truly rare and delicious selections, all available by the glass and by the bottle. All of the wines will also be clearly marked and available for purchase so that you can take your favorite bottles home with you. *Note Friends & Family is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sommelier Cecily Upton will be one of the fabulous sommeliers participating in the Grand Opening Women in Wine Dinner: Who Paired it Better? Sponsored by Bangor Savings @ Falmouth Country Club (6/10).
This is an un-ticketed event. Reservations not required; walk-ins welcome.
PRICE: $15/glass, bottle prices vary
PHONE: (207) 536-4022
LINKS: Friends & Family
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
WEEKLONG: TASTE OF MAINE TERROIR @ CELLARDOOR WINERY Portland
DETAILS: Join Cellardoor Winery for "A Taste of Maine Terroir" in their Portland tasting room during Portland Wine Week. Sample the preset flight and experience Maine-grown and crafted wines. For nearly twenty years, the Cellardoor team, spearheaded by Winemakers Aaron and CC Peet, has pioneered the cultivation of cold-hardy grape varieties for Maine's distinctive maritime climate. The challenge of growing grapes in Maine is also what makes Cellardoor's vineyard unique. They believe the spirit of meeting those challenges, and the unique environment and climate of Maine, is present in every sip.
Cellardoor Winery's winemaking facility and vineyard is located in Lincolnville, Maine. Each wine is made using fruit from their Estate Vineyard and from premier appellations in Washington, California, and New York states. From the 5.5 acre estate vineyard, Cellardoor grows Marquette, Frontenac blanc, and Frontenac gris grapes, developed by the University of Minnesota viticulture programs in the 1980s and 1990s; as well as L'Acadie blanc grapes, developed in Ontario, Canada in the 1950s.
This is an un-ticketed event! Reservations not required; walk-ins welcome.
HOURS:
Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM
PRICE: $20 tasting flight / $12 glasses of wine. Tax and gratuity not included.
LINK: Cellardoor Winery
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Weeklong: Entree Special with Wine Pairing @ Knotted Apron
DETAILS: Chef Ryan Hickman will be preparing a Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Farro, Fava Beans and Rhubarb. Owner Kate Hickman will be pouring glasses of 2020 The Vice House Pinot Noir from Napa Valley, California and bottles of 2022 Clementine Carter Grenache from Sta. Rita Hills, California. Seating available both indoors & outdoors, weather permitting.
WINE DETAILS: The Vice Wine is a Napa Valley luxury wine brand made in small batches. Each batch is crafted from single grape varietals sourced from hand selected vineyards that best express the grape varietal and the region that it comes from. The Vice Wine is a result of passionate labor, sustainable farming, a long expertise of the wine industry and a current understanding of the consumer’s wine trend. The Vice Wine is about as personal of a brand as it gets. Everything is done entirely by the founders.
Rhône varietals grown in Santa Barbara Wine Country are the focus of Clementine Carter, particularly Grenache and my new love Mourvèdre. Grenache is a crazy challenging grape to farm. Big clusters, big berries, thick skins. Farming Grenache is all about nuance. Finding the right zone with the correct balance to elevate the sexy, elegant, finessed tingles beautiful wine can impart. I have had the privilege of working with almost every Grenache vineyard in Santa Barbara County searching for the ones that resonate with me and my goals - to deliver a pure wine experience with pure intention.
PRICES:
Duck Breast with Glass of The Vice Pinot Noir = $54 (tax and gratuity excluded)
Vice Pinot Noir Glass a la carte = $17.00 (tax and gratuity excluded)
Clementine Carter Grenache Bottle = $90.00 (tax and gratuity excluded)
LINK: Knotted Apron
PHONE: 207-805-1523
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Chef/Owner Ryan Hickman | Like many aspiring chefs Ryan started his career as a young dishwasher before soon being summoned to the line. Ryan worked as a line cook at restaurants throughout New England before moving to Portland to train under Chef Larry Matthews Jr. of Back Bay Grill, eventually becoming the Sous Chef. Ryan learned the importance of scratch cooking and quality local ingredients, two pillars that became the backbone of his cooking style. In the years following Chef Ryan ventured to California to explore the growing farm to table movement, eventually settling in Lake Tahoe. Two years later Ryan found his way back east to Arrow’s restaurant in Ogunquit with Chef ’s Mark Gair and Clark Fraiser. In 2014 Chef Ryan helped open and helm the kitchen at Pine Point Grill in Scarborough, bringing seasonal menus and culinary expertise to an area not known for its dining. When the restaurant sold in 2019, Chef Ryan ventured out on his own.
In 2020 Chef Ryan opened the doors to The Knotted Apron with his loving fiancé and co-owner Kate Harvey. His passion for simple, well executed and seasonal food is fully expressed in his first role as Chef-Owner where he continues to make his dreams come true one plate at a time.
General Manager/Owner Kate Hickman | Kate Hickman is the Co-Owner & Manager of The Knotted Apron, and very begrudgingly allowed herself an ‘about me’. Kate attributes her love of restaurants to her Grammy Edna, a waitress at Boston’s famed Copley Plaza Hotel. Edna was one of the first women to work as part of the wait staff in the illustrious oval room, a position normally reserved for men, during WWII. Grammy Edna diligently taught Kate how to polish silverware, take orders and set the table. From a young age dinners at home was treated like an occasion, with Kate taking orders and even making drinks!
Kate officially entered the industry at 16, serving as a bus girl at The Rosa in Portsmouth, NH. By 18 Kate had started serving and bartending, the beginning of an extensive career that covered every role in the restaurant world that doesn’t involve cooking food. Kate moved to Portland in 2017 where she started a career with Prentice Hospitality working at Evo Old Port and the Chebeague Island Inn. With decades of industry experience under her belt, Kate made a lifelong dream of having her own restaurant come true.
WEEKLONG: 2020 Cantele Amativo @ ISA BISTRO
DETAILS: Take a journey to Puglia via Portland, Maine, with this delightful weeklong wine showcase featuring the 2020 Cantele Amativo, a unique Negroamaro and Primitivo blend. Enjoy this big, complex, balanced, and bold red with a delicious dish from Isa Bistro’s eclectic and seasonally inspired menu. Sommelier Suzie Perez recommends the Marinated Bistro Steak as the perfect pairing for an indulgent dinner — or savor the earthy, aromatic wine as an aperitif. The choice is yours!
HOURS: Isa Bistro is closed on Tuesdays.
PRICE: $19 a glass (plus tax and gratuity)
LINK: Isa Bistro
RESERVE: Call 207-808-8533. Online reservations will be available from 5/12 onward. Please have a credit card number ready to hold your reservation. A cancellation fee of $30 per person will be applied if canceling within 24 hours of the event.
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Chef Isaul Perez & Sommelier Suzie Perez
Suzie has extensive industry experience in Maine, Washington DC., and New York City, both serving, bartending, and managing. She has extensive wine knowledge and continues to hone her baking skills. Her love of the business, and her husband, have brought her home to finally open the place they have talked about for years! Isaul has worked in New York City for years, cooking primarily French and Italian cuisine. His Mexican heritage combined with his years of experience gives the Isa menu a unique twist.
WEEKLONG: Glass Pours & Nightly Tapas Pairings @ Local 188
DETAILS: Local 188 will be celebrating their 25th year as a Portland institution! They’ll be offering 1/2 & full glass pours of hand-selected wines paired with the chef's choice nightly tapas special! Enjoy the eclectic, cozy atmosphere of Local 188 while you experience the delicious locally sourced menu paired perfectly with wines from the world.
WINES
Each $6.5 half-glass / $13 glass / $47 bottle + (tax and gratuity)
2022 Gramona, Gessami, Penedes, Spain (Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer)
2022 Domaine Maestracci, Corse Calvi Blanc "E Prove", Corsica, France (Vermentinu)
2021 Celler Cecilio, “Black Slate Gratallops” Priorat, Spain (Garnatxa Negra, Cariñena, Syrah)
2022 Vidigal, Vinho Verde, Portugal for $6 a glass… a fun summer wine special for the week!
LINK: Local 188
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
WEEKLONG: Domaine Eden Chardonnay + Shef Mimi's Lobster Popover @ Sur Lie
DETAILS: Look out, lobster rolls. Michelin Star-recommended “Shef” Mimi Weissenborn’s signature Lobster Popover is stepping into the spotlight all Portland Wine Week-long. James Beard Award semi-finalist for outstanding hospitality, Sur Lie is offering a weeklong opportunity to enjoy the delicious, buttery lobster dish perfectly paired with a glass of the 2020 Domaine Eden Chardonnay grown at high elevation in California's Santa Cruz Mountains District. A match made in heaven. No one would judge you if you got it every single day of Portland Wine Week! Save us a seat!
Glass of 2020 Domaine Eden, Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Lobster popover with Gulf of Maine Lobster, Cream Of Corn, Tarragon Beurre Monté, Scallion
PRICE: $45 for both (excludes tax + gratuity)
LINK: Sur Lie
PHONE: 207-956-7350
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Krista Cole | Owner/Director of Operations & Marketing of Sur Lie in Portland & Gather Restaurant in Yarmouth, Maine.
Krista Cole is a two-time James Beard semi-finalist. She is a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur and Sur Lie is a semi-finalist for Outstanding Hospitality. Leadership is something she takes very seriously, and feels that her most important job is to create an environment of equity, transparency, integrity and respect. She seeks team members who share her passion for the craft of hospitality and who believe in the contributions they make to their community.
Mimi Weissenborn | Creative Director & Executive Chef of Sur Lie and Gather Restaurant
A native Maryland crab, Shef studied at L’Academie de Cuisine and promptly decided to pursue a culinary career in New York City as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. As the Creative Director, and later Executive Chef, at Vinateria she received a Michelin recommendation, participated in multiple chef collaborations such as New York City Food & Wine Festival, Harlem Eat Up and a gamut of James Beard Foundation dinners headlining and selling out one of her very own.
WEEKLONG: Rare NAMA SAKE x SMALL PLATE PAIRING @ IZAKAYA MINATO
DETAILS: Put this on your list of can’t-miss restaurants in Portland, Maine, and see what an excellent izakaya is all about: a place to sit back, sip on sake, and share delicious Japanese dishes with friends. Enjoy a 2-oz pour of rare nama (unpasteurized sake) perfectly paired with a rotating small plate all Portland Wine Week-long. Namazake is aromatic, fresh, and lively — a perfect match for the savory cuisine of Izakaya Minato.
Brewed using a similar method to beer, Sake is made of water, rice, yeast and koji, a special type of culture traditional to Japanese fermentation. Most sake is typically pasteurized twice, so this is an exclusive opportunity to experience a highly limited nama, which translates to “raw” or “fresh,” that is almost never available in Maine.
PRICE: $13 for a 2oz pour of sake and a small paired dish (tax and gratuity not included)
LINK: Izakaya Minato
RESERVE: Limited reservations for parties of 4 or more only. Reservations open on 5/11. Limited tables and bar seating available for walk-in guests. Please call (207) 613-9939 or email info@izakayaminato.com to request a reservation.
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
WEEKLONG: Premium Wine Pairings @ Twelve
DETAILS: Join Sommelier Jenn Forge and Chef Colin Wyatt for an unforgettable one-week-only offering in celebration of Portland Wine Week. Jenn will be pouring premium wine pairings, including some world-renowned wines, from tête de cuvée champagne to grand cru wines and everything in between, each selected to enhance and complement Chef Wyatt’s delicious four-course prix fixe menu made from local, seasonal ingredients. Twelve’s House and Elevated wine pairing offerings will also be available this week.
Walk-in availability is extremely limited and reservations for Twelve fill up fast. If you wish to participate in the Premium Wine Pairing event, an early reservation is strongly encouraged.
PRICE: $240 per person (does not include tax, gratuity, or supplemental items)
PHONE: 207-910-7400
LINK: Twelve
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Sommelier Jenn Forge | Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Jenn is a veteran of the city’s restaurant scene, gaining experience in every front of the house position over the last 17 years. A local favorite bartender, Jenn’s love of wine began while working at Munjoy Hill’s highly regarded Lolita and at ViA VECCHiA, before she joined the opening team at Twelve in 2022. Jenn has a degree in hospitality management, and she is a certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, which recently accepted her application to participate in the Advanced Sommelier Course. She has also completed the WSET Advanced Level 3 course and feels that exploring both paths has been beneficial to her wine education. “First and foremost, I’m grateful to work in a restaurant where I’m surrounded by so many talented people — it’s nothing short of inspiring. I want the wine list at Twelve to be both approachable and impressive to cater to Portland’s diverse demographic. I am committed to serving every guest a delicious bottle (or glass) of wine, regardless of price point, with unparalleled hospitality."
Chef Colin Wyatt | After twelve years working in New York’s DANIEL and Eleven Madison Park, where he led the team awarded the accolade of “The World’s Best Restaurant” in 2017, Chef Wyatt recently returned to Maine to open the doors of Twelve. A veteran Portland chef, the natural beauty, vibrant culture, and passion of Maine’s growers and creatives ultimately called him back. “Maine has always been a place I wanted to return to. As beautiful as it is, I think it’s the people that attract everyone to the state. This is why I came back and why I wanted to start this restaurant. Twelve is a way for us to be a part of this community and hopefully, add our own voice to it.”
WEEKLONG: BICHI WINES FROM MEXICO’S BAJA CALIFORNIA @ REGARDS
DETAILS: Enjoy special glass pours of rotating Bichi wines from Baja, Mexico during Portland Wine Week. While the wine region of Baja California may not be a household name, the Telléz family founded Bichi to spotlight the incredible diversity and heritage of its organic vineyards, creating unexpected yet exceptional wines that express the rugged, mountainous terroir of Mexico’s Baja California Norte. You can order these wines by the glass, from 5-9 p.m. daily. Follow along with @regardsmaine on Instagram during Portland Wine Week to see the featured Bichi wine of the day!
A small plates restaurant that draws inspiration from the diverse food culture of Los Angeles, REGARDS specializes in natural, low-intervention wines and delicious food made from the beautiful products and produce of Maine. Tucked into an elegant space on Congress Street, Regards sparkles with creative West Coast and Mexican influences while sourcing directly from Maine-based farmers and fishermen. Heralded as one of Bon Appetit’s “50 Best New Restaurants of 2022” and one of “14 Must-Visit Restaurants in Portland, Maine” by Boston Magazine, REGARDS has carved out a reputation as an unmissable destination for impeccably fresh, Mexican-inspired small plates and libations.
PRICE: $14 per pour (tax + gratuity not included)
LINK: Regards
EMAIL: hello@regardsmaine.com
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Kimberly Lund | The co-owner and Sommelier of REGARDS, in 2022,, Kimberly took home the prize for Best Pairing at the Grand Opening: Women in Wine: Who Paired It Better? Sponsored by Bangor Savings, thanks to her creative wine selection skills.
Chef Neil Zabriskie | Hailing from Southern California and influenced by the flavors of Mexico and the Southwest, Chef Neil Zabriskei honed his skills at culinary school and restaurants in Los Angeles. After 10 years in the kitchens of Spanish and Japanese establishments, he was pulled northward by the siren song of the ocean and the availability of fresh, local seafood. Relocating to Portland in 2018, Zabriskie immersed himself in the culinary landscape and community.
In 2022, Zabriskie opened Regards alongside wife and Sommelier Kimberely Lunch. The restaurant is a bridge between his culinary experiences, from L.A., to New York, to Portland. Tapping into his strong connections with local farmers, he prioritizes coastal New England produce and seafood to create a seafood-forward menu that feeds his nostalgia for the authentic Mexican flavors of his youth. Zabriskie was profiled as one of Star Chefs’ Rising Stars in 2023.
WEEKLONG: Glass Pours & Bites @ The North Point
DETAILS: Tucked in the heart of Portland’s Old Port, The North Point feels both at the center of the action and, somehow, a quiet little retreat from the bustle. This cozy destination will be offering two different wine specials for you to indulge in all week! Each day, The North Point will highlight one red and one white varietal ($8 per pour, two pour limit per customer), and the chef will select the perfect cheese and meat plate to pair with each pour ($7 per plate). Even better? The weeklong special will run back-to-back with Happy Hour, which includes the same deal — meaning you can enjoy incredible deals on delicious wine pours and meat and cheese plates all Portland Wine Week long!
PRICE: $8/glass (limit two glasses per customer), additional $7/plate. Tax and gratuity not included.
LINK: The North Point
PHONE: 207-899-3778
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
WEEKLONG: 2022 Montenidoli Canaiuolo Rosato x Gnocchi alla Toscana Pairing @ Solo Italiano
DETAILS: Make a reservation this week to enjoy a glass of the delicious 2022 Sono Montenidoli, Canaiuolo Rosato from San Gimignano, Tuscany with Chef Paolo Laboa's divine Gnocchi alla Toscana made with local rabbit liver sugo and Parmigiano-Reggiano. This mouth-watering combo is worth the trip! Reservations highly recommended.
PRICE: $60 (tax and gratuity not included)
LINK: Solo Italiano
About the winemaker: Elisabetta Fagiuoli is a pivotal figure in Tuscan winemaking, making highly appreciated terroir-driven wines for nearly 50 years, on a mountain above the appellation of San Gimignano. In 1965 she fell in love with the Montenidoli estate which she was able to purchase with the help of some money from her grandmother. The estate was in total disrepair. She began working towards restoring the property to its former glory. Her debut vintage was 1971. Still today, she makes everything naturally, by hand.
Chef Paolo Laboa’s journey started in his mother's kitchen, where he learned the secrets of real Genovese cooking, the pinnacle of Northern Italian cuisine. Every ingredient Chef Paolo touches is fresh from the farm and sea to his kitchen to your table. Some of his favorite farms are Stonecipher Farm, Dandelion Springs Farm, Valley Farm, Olivia’s Garden for greens, vegetables, basil, and herbs, and Northspore for foraged mushrooms. Fresh fish is brought in each day through Upstream, Harbor Fish Market, or Browne Trading Co. Also sourcing other proteins like wild rabbit from Sumner Valley Farm and lamb and pork from Two Cove Farm, while dairy comes from a variety of these local farmers. “Cooking is what I love and I want each ingredient to sing. Simplicity is my goal. If there are five ingredients, I want you to taste all five of them.” Bread and pasta are all made in-house from scratch using traditional Genovese recipes. “It is very important–the food that you eat,” says Laboa.
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
WEEKLONG: WOMEN WINEMAKERS OF ITALY @ TIPO
DETAILS: It's Portland Wine Week and Tipo is excited to feature a line-up of glass pours and special bottles made by truly inspirational women! In true Tipo fashion, all the featured wines will be from Italy. They will have something for everyone on the list, fun light bubbles, bright roses, and some serious reds. Stay tuned for whose wines she’ll be pouring! Make your reservations now to join them indoors or on their beautiful expanded patio to celebrate these women winemakers and winery owners and the amazing wines they have created!
PRICE: Varies based on glass
LINK: Tipo Restaurant
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Sommelier Victoria Barthelmes curates the wine program at Central Provisions and Tipo Restaurant. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, she focused the beginning of her career in New York City at Lincoln Ristorante under Chef Richard Capizzi and Johnathan Beno. While at Lincoln, Victoria was an integral part of the team that also produced the pastry program offered at the Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, and elaborate wedding cakes for the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Upon moving to Maine in 2015, she began purchasing wine as a General Manager for a cafe and market in Cape Elizabeth. When she joined the team at Tipo, she worked her way up to General Manager and eventually took over the wine director role for both of the Goulds’ restaurants. She earned her first-level degree with the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2023.
WEEKLONG: La Hora del Vermut @ Hunt + Alpine
DETAILS: In celebration of Portland Wine Week, Hunt & Alpine has taken a tip from the Spaniards and created "vermouth hour," a time to rest in the afternoon sun with a refreshing, light(ish) ABV beverage. Enjoy. wide range of vermouth-based cocktails all week from 4-6pm. Reservations not required, but it doesn’t hurt to reserve your seats!!
Not sure what Vermouth is? Its a category of fortified wine that’s flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, and spices). Today it is usually served as an apéritif, with fashionable cafés in Spain and Italy, and ahem, Portland, Maine.
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club is a cocktail bar and Scandinavian-style restaurant in Portland's Old Port. It is a two-time James Beard Foundation semi-finalist for "Outstanding Cocktail Program" and was included as one of Thrillist's 2019 Top 19 Bars in the Country. Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Hunt one of their "50 Wine Restaurants We Love." They serve a late night Happy Hour from 11pm - 1am. And a full menu until 1am everyday.
PRICE: $10- $15 per cocktail
LINK: Hunt + Alpine
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
WEEKLONG: ROSÉ WEEK @ CENTRAL PROVISIONS
DETAILS: This Portland Wine Week, Central Provisions is taking the occasion to paint the week pink! All week long Sommelier Victoria Barthelmes will be featuring rosé wines from some of her favorite producers from across the globe—from light and elegant to full-bodied and complex, they’ve got a style of rosé that you will truly enjoy alongside their incredibly delicious food. They are excited to showcase all the things that a rosé can be. Join them to celebrate great wine and food and kick off summer.
WHEN:
Lunch 11 am-2 pm Tuesday - Friday
Dinner 5 pm-9:30 pm Monday - Sunday
Brunch 11 am-2 pm Monday, Saturday - Sunday
WINES: TBA
PRICE: Varies per glass
LINK: Central Provisions
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Sommelier Victoria Barthelmes curates the wine program at Central Provisions and Tipo Restaurant. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, she focused the beginning of her career in New York City at Lincoln Ristorante under Chef Richard Capizzi and Johnathan Beno. While at Lincoln, Victoria was an integral part of the team that also produced the pastry program offered at the Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, and elaborate wedding cakes for the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Upon moving to Maine in 2015, she began purchasing wine as a General Manager for a cafe and market in Cape Elizabeth. When she joined the team at Tipo, she worked her way up to General Manager and eventually took over the wine director role for both of the Goulds’ restaurants. She earned her first-level degree with the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2023.
WEEKLONG: Coastal Latitudes @ Crown Jewel
DETAILS: Crown Jewel (located in Diamond Cover on Great Diamond Island) is pleased to offer a luxurious, oceanic bite paired with your choice of two unique varietal and terroir-driven wines from Croatia and Australia that emphasize the salinity and symbiotic relationships of their island environment, kitchen, and bar program. Take the ferry or water taxi and raise a glass on island time!
WHEN:
Friday, June 16: 3 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June 18: 11 AM - 10 PM
OFFERING:
Caviar Toast: Grilled oysters with ramp butter, a chorizo crumble, and chive.
PAIRINGS:
Pairings: Voštinić – Klasnić, Ŝkrlet, Croatia, 2021 (BTG/$12 BTB $40)
Moondara, Chardonnay Pet Nat, Victoria, Australia, NV (BTG $16 BTB $48)
COST: $35 Grilled Oysters + Glass of either wine (tax + gratuity not included)
WEEKLONG: Daniel Chotard Sancerre Flight @ Broken Arrow
DETAILS: The Chotard family has been making wine for over 200 years, though Daniel Chotard very almost broke the chain, starting his career as a teacher and musician. Ultimately the family roots were too deep to be avoided and he, alongside his wife Brigitte took up the mantle to farm organically and produce exceptional Sancerre wines. He is known to organize elaborate music and wine celebrations - These are party wines, which means they are perfect for Broken Arrow's dimmed lights and loud music!
Daniel Chotard Sancerre Flight:
2021 Daniel Chotard Sancerre Blanc, Loire, France (100% Sauvignon Blanc) $21 glass/ $75 bottle
2020 Daniel Chotard, Sancerre Rosé, Loire, France (100% Pinot Noir) $21 glass/ $75 bottle
2020 Daniel Chotard, Sancerre Rouge, Loire France (100% Pinot Noir) $21 glass/ $75 bottle
PRICE: $30 + tax and gratuity for three half glasses (one of each)
LINK: brokenarrowmaine.com
PHONE: (207) 808-8938
WEEKLONG: Carcavelos & Maine Cheese Pairing @ Broken Arrow
DETAILS: West of Lisbon lies Portugal's smallest wine appellation, Carcavelos. Despite these fortified dessert wines gaining significant renown in the 18th century, the arrival of phylloxera was a setback from which they never quite recovered. Today there is only one active producer of Carcavelos. Villa Oeiras, born of a partnership between Portugal's Ministry of Agriculture and the municipality of Oeiras, keeps the tradition alive.
We love Maine cheese at Broken Arrow! This sweet and salty pairing will be a perfect start or end to a meal, especially if you are indulging in our 5 course chef's selection with wine pairings!
PRICE: $15 for a single portion, $28 for two (not including tax and gratuity) for 3oz pours of Villa Oeiras 12 year Carcavelos with a perfectly paired Maine cheese (to be announced based on seasonal availability).
LINK: brokenarrowmaine.com
PHONE: (207) 808-8938
WEEKLONG: 5-Course Wine Pairing & Chef Select Menu @ Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow’s is curating a lovely wine dinner with Executive Chef Jordan Knightley's Chef Selection Prix Fixe menu all Portland Wine Week-long! Experience an elevated version of Broken Arrow’s dining experience with 5-courses from their seasonal menu with wine pairings.
Everyone at the table participates. Please note
They are able to accommodate gluten allergies and vegetarian or vegan requests with advanced notice. Other dietary restrictions may not be able to be met in this particular format and are left to the discretion of the kitchen.
WHEN: 5:00-7:30 Thursday - Sunday
PRICE: $110 (tax + gratuity not included)
LINK: brokenarrowmaine.com
PHONE: (207) 808-8938
Executive Chef Jordan Knightley is a creator, a builder, and an artist; with a focus on introducing simple ingredients to unexpected pairings, with skillful execution. Food that is playful, creative, and simply beautiful.
Executive Chef Jordan Knightley
WEEKLONG: A Taste of Maine Terroir @ Cellardoor Winery
DETAILS: We invite you to enjoy a selection of four locally-grown estate wines! For nearly 15 years, we have worked diligently to discover which grape varieties will grow well here in Maine, particularly in our specific midcoast microclimate, a deep valley between Cameron and Levenseller mountains.
Marquette, Frontenac blanc, Frontenac gris, and L'Acadie blanc are the four varieties that have proven themselves year after year to be extremely cold hearty while also producing fantastically distinctive wines that we hope will become synonymous with Maine wine. We strive daily to sustainably grow beautiful quality grapes to craft into delicious wines for you to enjoy! '
Flight includes the following Cellardoor Estate Grown wines:
2017 Blanc de Blancs - This Brut Nature-style sparkling wine is delicate on the palate with a hint of stone fruit. 100% L'Acadie blanc
2017 Bulles Rose - With bright aromas of cranberry and raspberry, this is a traditional method brut-style sparkling wine. 76% Marquette, 24% Frontenac blanc
2020 Late Harvest - This delectable dessert wine is liquid sunshine in a glass! 50% Frontenac blanc, 50% Frontenac gris
2019 Vin Doux Naturel - With the perfect balance of body, sweetness, and acidity, our vin doux naturel has notes of cherry, licorice, and sarsaparilla. 88% Marquette, 7% Frontenac gris, 5% Frontenac blanc
Cellardoor Winery's facility is located in Lincolnville, Maine, and uses fruit from their Estate Vineyard and premier appellations in Washington, California, and New York states.
COST: $20 tasting flight / $12 glasses of wine. Tax and gratuity not included.
LINK: Cellardoor Winery
WEEKLONG: Beaujolais-Villages with Atlantic Salmon @ The Knotted Apron
DETAILS: The Knotted Apron menu features a series of scrumptious, classic American dishes with an artisan touch. This local bistro nestled in the Rosemont neighborhood will be offering both indoor and outdoor seating for their weeklong Portland Wine Week special wine and food pairing special:
Weeklong Wine & Entrée Special:
Glass of the 2019 Chateau de Lavernette Beaujolais-Villages
Entrée of Atlantic Salmon served with Beurre Rouge, Asparagus & Pee-Wee Potatoes
COST: $44 (tax and gratuity not included)
RESERVE: Reservations are recommended.
LINKS: The Knotted Apron
Ryan Hickman, co-Owner of The Knotted Apron, brings creative spark and 20+ years experience of work in professional kitchens. After being summoned to the line as a young dishwasher, Ryan quickly made the rounds at various restaurants as a line cook before moving to Portland to train under Chef Larry Matthews Jr. of Back Bay Grill. Becoming the Sous Chef and learning the importance of scratch cooking and using quality local ingredients became the backbone of Ryan’s cooking. Years following, Chef Ryan worked multiple seasonal gigs in Lake Tahoe and then back to the east at Arrow’s restaurant in Ogunquit with Chef's Mark Gair and Clark Fraiser. In 2014 Chef Ryan helped open and helm the kitchen at Pine Point Grill in Scarborough bringing seasonal menus and expertise to an area not known for it’s culinary flair. When the restaurant sold in 2019, Chef Ryan ventured out on his own to find a home for his passion and quest to have simple food executed well. In 2020 Chef Ryan opened the doors to The Knotted Apron with his loving fiancé and co-founder Kate Harvey, where he continues to make his dreams come true one plate at a time.
WEEKLONG: Champagne + Oysters @ Helm
DETAILS: Helm is excited to work with some of their favorite oyster farmers ranging the Maine coastline, to offer a selection of a 1/2 dozen fresh-shucked oysters with Sommelier Lizzie Legere’s pairing of a glass of Champagne from a favorite Champagne house, J. Lassalle.
Learn more about Sommelier Lizzie Legere in our Portland Wine Week Sommelier Feature Reel sponsored by SheLuxe.
Wine: J. Lassalle, ‘Preference’ Premier Cru, Chigny Les Roses, Champagne (Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
COST: $44 1/2 dozen oysters and glass of champagne (tax and gratuity not included).
RESERVE: 207-613-9918 to leave a message and receive a call back to confirm the reservation. A credit card is required.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 24 hours. A $25 per person charge will be administered if canceled within the 24 hour window.
LINK: Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro
WEEKLONG: Women Winemakers of Italy @ Tipo
DETAILS: It's Portland Wine Week and Tipo is excited to feature a line-up of glass pours and special bottles made by truly inspirational women! In true Tipo fashion, all the featured wines will be from Italy. They will have something for everyone on the list, fun light bubbles, bright roses, and some serious reds. They are super excited to be offering bottles from Ariana Occhipinti, Tua Rita, and La Maliosa. Join them indoors or on their beautiful expanded patio to celebrate these women winemakers and winery owners and the amazing wines they have created!
Learn more about Sommelier Victoria Barthelmes in our Portland Wine Week Sommelier Feature Reel sponsored by SheLuxe.
COST: Varies based on glass
RESERVE: Reservations at Tipo
LINK: Tipo Restaurant
WEEKLONG: Claudio Vio's Pigato with Risotto al Pesto Corto e Gambero Rosso @ Solo Italiano
DETAILS: Behold Chef Paolo Laboa's world-famous pesto handmade with a mortar and pesto (corto). The freshness of the basil-forward pesto corto, perfectly cooked al dente risotto, sea salt, and creaminess of Spanish carabineros (that literally melt-in-your-mouth) harmonize with the elegant acidity, lightly oily texture, and honeyed minerality of Liguria's very own 'speckled' variety of Vermentino, known there as Pigato. A pairing wherein the wine and the food are certainly tasty on their own but come alive and elevate each other when consumed together. If that alone doesn't convince you to try this pairing, you can just learn more about Chef Laboa and his beautiful dish in our Portland Wine Week Chef Feature Reel sponsored by Buoy Local, or in the Wine Wise Blog.
COST: $60 (tax and gratuity not included).
WEEKLONG: Reserve Cava & Local Ceviche Pairing @ Local 188
DETAILS: Enjoy select Reserve Cava by the glass paired with nightly local seafood ceviche for Portland Wine Week, Wednesday - Sunday, 4 PM - close.
Featured wines:
2017 Gramona, La Cuvee, Spain (60% Xarel-Lo, 30% Macabeu, 10% Parellada) $17 glass / $55 bottle
COST: $34 for a glass and ceviche (tax + gratuity excluded)
LINKS: local188.com
WEEKLONG: Merroir & Terroir @ Union at the Press Hotel
DETAILS: An experience of Merroir, an adopted French phrase to describe the natural element of an oyster, meets our familiar friend, Terroir, in Union for Happy Hour. Featuring wines from 25-year-old winemaker, Louise Chereau, the newest generation from the pioneers of Muscadet in Chereau Carré, we hope to offer an organic expression of Muscadet and our outstanding quality of local oysters we are fortunate to enjoy here in Maine.
Each expression of Muscadet; bubbles, still, single vineyard, offered side-by-side with its delicately selected oyster companion, flight style. Enjoy a flight of 3 wines and 3 oysters for $30, from June 13th - June 17th, and Union from 5-7pm for an activated Happy Hour, influenced by yours truly, wine & food.
FLIGHT OF 3 WINES PAIRED WITH 3 OYSTERS:
Louise Chereau, Vices & Vertus "Orgueil" Méthode Traditionnelle Brut, 2019, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France, Melon de Bourgogne, (Included in flight price of $20 for 3oz pour), $15/glass; $60/bottle
Chereau Carré, Château l'Oisiliniere de La Ramee Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine, 2019, MV, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France, Melon de Bourgogne, (Included in flight price of $20 for 3oz pour), $15/glass; $60/bottle
Louise Chereau, Vices & Vertus, "Katharos" Muscadet, 2020, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France, Melon de Bourgogne, (Included in flight price of $20 for 3oz pour), $15/glass; $60/bottle
ALSO OFFERED BY THE GLASS:
Chereau Carré, Les Clos du Château l'Oisliniere de La Ramee Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine, 2015, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France, Melon de Bourgogne, $17/glass; $68/bottle
Chereau Carré Les Sillon de Braudieres Clisson Muscadet, 2018, Muscadet, Loire Valley, France, Melon de Bourgogne,$17/glass; $68/bottle
PRICE OF FLIGHT + OYSTER PAIRING: $30 (tax + gratuity not included)
PRICE OF FLIGHT: $20 (tax + gratuity not included)
RESERVE: Union at Press Hotel Reservations (walk-ins are welcome!)
PHONE: 207.808.8700.
LINK: Union Restautant
JESSICA WILLIAMS
Jessica Williams is a seasoned beverage professional with experience ranging from steakhouse to boutique wine bar. Currently directing the wine program at Union restaurant in The Press Hotel, the restaurant features a classic coastal Maine cuisine of local oysters, sustainably sourced seafood and creating fresh and seasonal dishes based on Maine’s wealth of fresh ingredients. Terroir being the foundation of the experience, Jessica offers an enthusiastic approach to sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines to pair with such a seasonal menu.
WEEKLONG: Glass Pours & Bites @ The North Point
DETAILS: Tucked in the heart of Portland’s Old Port, The North Point feels both at the center of the action and, somehow, a quiet little retreat from the bustle. This cozy destination will be offering two different wine specials per day. They’ll pick out one red and one white varietal each day and complement each with a cheese or meat. You can try one of each, mix or match, the choice is yours – we just want you to enjoy! Maximum of two pours per person; two of one, or one of each.
COST: $8/glass (limit two glasses per customer), additional $7/plate. Tax and gratuity not included.
LINK: The North Point
PHONE: 207-899-3778
Weeklong: Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes + Rhubarb Galette @ Twelve
DETAILS: Got a sweet tooth? Sommelier Jenn Forge and pastry chef Georgia Macon band together to create a match made in heaven featuring a 1.5 oz pour of the world-famous Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes paired with a rhubarb galette with crème fraîche. Stop in and indulge as a-la-carte or add it onto the prix fixe menu to end your day in the sweetest way! Limited quantities will be available each night throughout the week, so get it while you can!
Learn more about Sommelier Jenn Forge in our Portland Wine Week Sommelier Feature Reel sponsored by SheLuxe.
PRICE: $35 (excluding tax & gratuity)
RESERVE: TWELVE’s June reservations will open May 1
PHONE: 207-910-7400
JENN FORGE: SOMMELIER
Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Jenn is a veteran of the city’s restaurant scene having experience in every front of the house position over the last 16 years. A local favorite bartender, Jenn’s love of wine began while working at Munjoy Hill’s highly regarded Lolita and her last position at Via Vecchia before joining the opening team at Twelve. She is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, has a degree in hospitality management, and puts an emphasis on exemplary service.
“First and foremost, I’m grateful to work in a restaurant where I’m surrounded by so many talented people—it’s nothing short of inspiring. I want the wine list at Twelve to be both approachable and impressive to cater to Portland’s diverse demographic. I am committed to serving every guest a delicious bottle (or glass) of wine, regardless of price point, with un-paralleled hospitality.”
WEEKLONG: Elevated Wine Pairings @ Twelve
DETAILS: Looking to elevate your dining experience? Twelve is celebrating Portland Wine Week in so many ways. For a nightly offering, Sommelier Jenn Forge is popping open some of their higher end wines from their ‘bottles only’ list to compliment and enhance each dish from their 4-course prix fixe menu. Wines may change nightly depending on what glorious dishes are planned for the evening.
Learn more about Sommelier Jenn Forge in our Portland Wine Week Sommelier Feature Reel sponsored by SheLuxe.
Reservations for Twelve fill up very quickly and you should know that their is limited walk-in availability, so it is strongly encouraged to make a reservation. If you wish to participate in this elevated wine pairing, you may note it in your reservation but it is not required to participate.
Reservations for June will open May 1st.
ELEVATED WINE PAIRINGS PRICE: $80 (excluding tax & gratuity)
LINK: twelvemaine.com
PHONE: 207-910-7400
JENN FORGE: SOMMELIER
Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Jenn is a veteran of the city’s restaurant scene having experience in every front of the house position over the last 16 years. A local favorite bartender, Jenn’s love of wine began while working at Munjoy Hill’s highly regarded Lolita and her last position at Via Vecchia before joining the opening team at Twelve. She is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, has a degree in hospitality management, and puts an emphasis on exemplary service.
“First and foremost, I’m grateful to work in a restaurant where I’m surrounded by so many talented people—it’s nothing short of inspiring. I want the wine list at Twelve to be both approachable and impressive to cater to Portland’s diverse demographic. I am committed to serving every guest a delicious bottle (or glass) of wine, regardless of price point, with un-paralleled hospitality.”
WEEKLONG: 2020 Massaya Lebanese White + Chef Ginn's Asparagus Dish @ Evo Kitchen + Bar
DETAILS: Come in to enjoy one of our favorite Lebanese white wines with the bounty of Maine. Join acclaimed Chef and "Chopped Champion" Matt Ginn at Evo Kitchen + Bar for a delectable weeklong special for Portland Wine Week! Evo will be offering a seasonally-inspired asparagus dish matched perfectly with the 2020 Massaya white from Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. You don’t want to miss this flavorful pairing only available during Portland Wine Week! They recommend you accompany this dish with their delicious, fresh tuna entrée!
Learn more about Chef Ginn in our Portland Wine Week Chef Feature Reel sponsored by Buoy Local, or in the Portland Wine Week Blog.
OFFERINGS:
ASPARAGUS
Preserved Lemon / Arugula / Halloumi Cheese
TUNA
Avocado Toum / Fresno Pepper / Turmeric
COST: $33 for a glass of the 2020 Massaya Lebanese White + Chef Ginn's Asparagus Dish Pairing. This combo is $3 off regular prices. Add on the Tuna Entrée for $36 Tuna (tax and gratuity excluded.) Prices are subject to change by June.
RESERVE: Reservations at Evo Kitchen + Bar
LINK: Evo Kitchen + Bar
PHONE: (207) 358 7830
Executive Chef Matt Ginn
Both in his personal and professional life, Matt strives to create food that is honest and speaks for itself with outstanding ingredients that require minimal intervention. Matt’s culinary philosophy is guided by the seasons and the region, which has allowed him to cultivate long-standing, meaningful relationships with local Maine farmers. This shines through on Evo’s menu, which he thoughtfully curates and rotates daily. Additionally, Matt is also the executive chef of Chebeague Island Inn, the farm-to-table restaurant on Maine’s coast that focuses on the state’s micro seasons, where he oversees the menu and restaurant operations. At both Evo and Chebeague, Matt strives to create a work environment that supports the growth and development of his employees.
WEEKLONG: 2018 Ch. Larose-Trintaudon, Cru Bourgeois Superieur + Tournedos Rossini @ Petite Jacqueline
DETAILS: New Head Chef Chris Conrow is passionate about classic French cuisine and preparation methods. He has revamped the menu in a more traditional French bistro style, highlighting prepared meats and an a la carte section, to go along with simple and delicious plats. Portland Wine Week is a great opportunity to showcase this new Petite Jacqueline with some classic and delicious Bordeaux wine.
Weeklong Wine & Entrée Pairing:
2018 Château Larose-Trintaudon, Cru Bourgeois Superieur, Haut-Médoc, France (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot). This wine is an excellent representation of Petite Jacqueline, a classic full-bodied and elegant red wine from an established Chateau that has been practicing sustainable winemaking since 1986. $21/glass, $75/bottle.
Paired with Tournedos Rossini—4 oz. of Prime Tenderloin, served on butter-fried brioche, topped with a whipped foie gras butter roulade and black truffle demi-glace. A classic French dish.
PRICE: $60 for the glass of wine and entree (tax and gratuity not included)
ABOUT PETITE JACQUELINE
A woman of incredible stature – even though she’s only 4’ 8” – Jacqueline shared her love of life and food with her granddaughter and granddaughter’s husband, Michelle, and Steve Corry. Born and raised in Andresy, just outside of Paris, Jacqueline was an enthusiastic and passionate cook. Using market-fresh ingredients, she created dishes without pretense that would astound even the most discriminating palate. This is exactly the type of food and atmosphere you’ll enjoy with each visit to Petite Jacqueline. We hope you’ll dine with us often and savor the classic and lively fare, influenced by the classic and lively woman. Although “Petite” Jacqueline is no longer with us, her memory lives on whenever someone is laughing with friends or celebrating with family. Her zest for life and love of hospitality lives on in her name-sake restaurant inspired by her lust for food and wine (most especially oysters and champagne!)
LINK: Petite Jacqueline
