Wine & Brine: Oyster Tasting Experiences

Come taste the tides in this immersive culinary experience

an oyster tasting experience

Level up your seafood and bevvy repertoire with this private experiential oyster and wine tasting class. This class includes a comparative oyster tasting of bivalves near and far along the coastline of Maine. Along the way, we'll explore how oyster culture varies from region to region, delve into our favorite wine pairings, and experiment with accoutrements and different preparation techniques.

Reserve your Tasting

15 Maine oysters (4 varieties)
3 pours of our favorite wine pairings
Accoutrements, including lemon, seasonal mignonette, and cocktail sauce
A seasonal appetizer featuring fresh, local, sustainable seafood
Oyster tasting notes
Handouts to take home

What is Included:

We are currently offering our Wine & Brine class as a private event experience perfect for a small group, corporate team-building activity, or celebratory occasion.

We are happy to host your group at our partner private event space Ballast, located at 345 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101.

We can also bring the shucking to you! We’ve hosted classes in private residences, AirBNBs, hotels, restaurants, business rooftops, co-working spaces, and sailboats. The sky is the limit. We’d be happy to speak with you about the possibilities.

Class Locations

Interested in booking us for a private Wine & Brine Oyster Tasting Class? Send us a message! We’ll reach out to you to schedule a call to discuss your event in more detail!

Wine & Brine FAQ’s

Absolutely! We are happy to host your Wine & Brine group at a location of your choosing. We’ve hosted classes in private residences, AirBNBs, hotels, businesses, co-working spaces, and sailboats.
Depending on what the selected location of your Tasting Class allows, we can certainly provide Wine & Brine package proposals without the wine option!
Once we finalize your raw bar, we will email over a contract that is returned with a deposit. The deposit will be applied toward your final purchase price. The remainder of the balance is due seven (7) days after your event.
There is a 8% prepared foods tax required by the state of Maine, which we include in the final bill. Tips are not included, if you wish to reward the shuckers, it is greatly appreciated!
The average Wine + Brine Experience lasts 2 hours. We budget in additional time for arrival, setup, breakdown, and removal of all trash and recyclables.
We understand that plans change and things come up. If a booking needs to be canceled we must be notified at least five days in advance to receive a refund of your deposit. All cancellations must be in writing.
Yes, we are fully licensed and insured. We carry a Maine retail and certified dealer license, as well as a seafood processing license with the Department of Marine Resources and the Department of Health and Human Services. We are happy to provide COIs upon request.