Wine Wise Events

Portland, ME

207-619-4630

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Having fun along the Wine Wise walking tours

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Ranked #2 of 19 tours in Portland

11 Reviews

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Owner description: Wine Wise is a wine education and events service that takes you beyond the typical wine tasting or wine dinner.Host Erica Archer provides a thorough... more » Owner description: Wine Wise is a wine education and events service that takes you beyond the typical wine tasting or wine dinner.Host Erica Archer provides a thorough and enlightening educational experience as she leads guests in a fresh interactive approach geared towards building your wine knowledge and tasting experience. Guests arriving at a Wine Wise event are presented with a series of wines to taste and participate in discussions about each, through a rich and rewarding wine education experience. At each unique event: * Leave with a toolbox of wine evaluation and appreciation skills that will enable you to approach any wine comfortably.* Expand your ability to articulate what is going on in your wine glass.* Discover what to expect from distinct grape varietals and wine making regions.* Learn what to expect from certain terms on a wine label when selecting your next bottle of wine.

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VOYJEAN

Portland, Maine

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53 reviews

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“Another Great Wine Wise Event”

Reviewed 20 May 2012

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We went on Wine Wise’s very fun and informative wine cruise a couple of years ago (see my earlier review of it). This weekend we joined Erica for one of her other events, a wine walk through Portland’s Old Port. We were highly entertained and impressed once again! This tour highlighted sparkling wines, and we sampled four different ones at... More

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“Wine Wise - Fun and Educational!”

Reviewed 24 September 2010

bill p

New Milford, Connecticut

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5 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“Stay and Gourmet Weekend Dinner”

Reviewed 30 April 2012

Erica Archer's co. Wine Wise joined forces with the owner of the Chadwick Inn to provide my wife and myself with a fun, tasty and educational weekend getaway. The inns propriotor provided an outstanding evenings dining of Spanish tapas,while Ms. Archer selected all of the evenings wines. Erica was a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable with regard to the selected wines.... More

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Jenika

South Portland, Maine, United States

1 review

“Fun Tour in the Old Port”

Reviewed 15 April 2012

I live in Portland but have fun choosing different tours to get to know the city better. I've been on the Duck Tour, Segway Tour, and Wicked Walking Tour and most recently Wine Wise Events Wine Tour. I had so much fun with Erica and the wine tour that I signed up for another tour the following week! Erica knows... More

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Jenika that you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experiences on Wine Wise Wine Tour! I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself! ~Erica More

Bob R

Houston

2 reviews

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“A Sparkling Time for Sparkling Wine”

Reviewed 1 April 2012

We attended a Pre-NYE Champagne and Sparkling WIne event with Erica the past two years on our Christmas visit to Falmouth from the Houston, TX area. Erica has an excellent command of the intricacies of the various champagnes, proseccos, and cavas she delighted us with on both occasions. When the summer invades Houston I hope to spend more time in... More

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Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of Wine Wise events. It has been a pleasure to have you at the December Sparkling Wines event two years in a row! We're looking forward to possibly seeing you again in December 2012. ~Erica More

Diane H

Portland, Maine

1 review

“Excellent wine tasting events”

Reviewed 31 March 2012

I have done two Wine Wise events. Both were fun, educational and lively. Erica is an excellent presenter and knows how to involve the participants. She has extensive knowledge in her field and is eager to share it with others. A very pleasant evening and more than worth the price. Just the right combination of education and fun!

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Thank you Dianne for taking the time to share your experience with Wine Wise events with others. And thank you for the kind words and your repeat business. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers! ~Erica More

CindyMaine

Maine

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“Fun and educational”

Reviewed 30 March 2012

We've done two events now, one in a wine bar and one the walking tour. While both were great, we thought the walking tour was a fun afternoon. We had the opportunity to visit four different restaurants in the Old Port and have food pairings with our wine. Most of the food was excellent, including a baked brie with caramalized... More

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Cindy thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review of your experience at Wine Wise events. I'm so glad to know that you had fun and learned a lot about wine. I really appreciate your business. Thank you! ~Erica More

Elaine W

South Portland, Maine, United States

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“love the wine tours, very educational and fun!”

Reviewed 28 March 2012

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We've been very fortunate in experiencing Wine Wise Events in 3 unique ways! First, a dear friend hosted a private event inviting Wine Wise to speak about 6 different wines paired with a selection of foods. What a perfect way to spend time with friends, and learn about wine in a very relaxed atmosphere! Our second encounter was on a... More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of Wine Wise events. I am so pleased to hear that you really enjoy yourself at a wide variety of our events. Cheers! ~Erica More

reggieboo

portland, me

2 reviews

“Very educational and fun, great food pairings!”

Reviewed 28 March 2012

I have been on a Wine Wise event 3 times now and everytime it has been great! The first time was on the Wine Cruise aboard theCasablanca in Sept. It was a gourgous fall day, no jacket req'd. Being out on Caso Bay is always fun but with good friend, good wine and great food it is special. Erica is... More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experiences at Wine Wise events. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed yourself. ~Erica More

Laurie F

Portland area, Maine

1 review

“The best wine and food pairing event Portland has to offer!”

Reviewed 28 March 2012

We went on a red wine odyssey which included 4 red wine tastings paired with four small plates and 4 different (uniquely) restaurants, all within a short walk of each other in the Old Port. Erica is more than a wealth of knowledge, she is engaging and interesting and provided the perfect venues for each tasting. The chef owners of... More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experiences at Wine Wise events. I really appreciate your kind comments and look forward to seeing you again soon. ~Erica More

debbienc7593

Oriental, nc

2 reviews

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“Truly an awesome summer Sunday event”

Reviewed 11 July 2011

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Just got back to NC from visiting in Maine. Last Sunday went on a wine tasting event with Erica Archer-Wine Wise Events.... Truly a master wine tasting coach and the other attractions that she put together were fantastic... Blues Band, wine tasting, great flatbread pizza and the view is phenomenal. The Casablanca crew is superb and very accomodating also. Would... More

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We are so grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor! Maybe we'll see you on another Wine Wise cruise during your next trip to Maine! ~Erica More