Must be 21 years of age or older.
🐠 WINE & RAW BAR SAILS
You’re in for an unforgettable wine and raw bar experience aboard the immaculate 74-foot tall ship Frances as you sail through the stunning waters of Casco Bay. With panoramic views of Maine’s lighthouses, islands, and historic coastline, you’ll indulge in five delicious raw bar courses—featuring pristine seafood and high-quality wine pairings selected by Sommelier Erica Archer to elevate every bite.
Each course showcases the freshest seafood imaginable—harvested just hours before from Maine’s working waterfront—prepared with just the right touch. Savor a curated selection of the season’s finest delicacies: scallops, freshly shucked oysters, little neck clams, Jonah crab claws, and crudos such as Atlantic fluke, salmon, or black sea bass.
Join us for an incredible experience that brings together exceptional wines, fresh Maine seafood, and a scenic coastal sail you’ll be thinking about long after the last course. Is your mouth watering yet?
On Board, You'll:
Indulge in five delicious raw bar courses—featuring pristine seafood and high-quality wine pairings selected by Sommelier Erica Archer.
Savor a curated selection of Maine’s finest seafood, such as scallops, freshly shucked oysters, little neck clams, Jonah crab claws, and crudos such as Atlantic fluke, salmon, or black sea bass—prepared with just the right touch.
Discover what styles of wine are an excellent match for expertly-prepared raw seafood.
Gain valuable insights into wine by understanding how regional influences shape styles and quality.
Build confidence in selecting and pairing wines and describing your tasting notes like a pro.
Discuss major grape varieties and styles worthy of your attention.
Learn what to expect from specific 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.
Please Note: We are serving five wines and five raw seafood courses. Due to the nature of our events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies, dietary restrictions, or substitutions. If you have food concerns, you’re welcome to bring your own snack.
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.