Oyster and Wine Tasting in Maine: 12 Oysters, 2 Wines
Twelve oysters from three Maine farms, each one tasting different.
An oyster and wine tasting in a cozy seaside lodge in Maine pairs 12 oysters from three different farms with two wine pours, homemade focaccia, and stories about Maine's coast and oyster ecology. The 90-minute activity is led by a guide trained through the Oyster Master Guild, a global network of oyster experts and sommeliers. You'll learn how the oysters are grown, what influences their flavor, and why Maine's winter harvest tastes sweetest. A take-home tasting journal is included. The experience is wheelchair accessible and open to ages 21 and up.
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The experience
You'll taste four oysters from each of three different Maine farms, served with lemon and accoutrements that let you taste how the water they grew in shaped their flavor. The guide walks you through the ecology of each farm's location, the practices that go into growing them, and the stories behind the coast itself. Two generous wine pours arrive timed to the oysters: each one chosen to bring out something different in the shells you're working through. Homemade focaccia and butter come alongside, a simple anchor for the tasting.
The lodge itself is the setting: warm and cozy in winter, with a snowy coastline visible outside. This is not a restaurant tasting or a crowded event space. The guide's training comes from the Oyster Master Guild, a certification program that trains shuckers, sommeliers and educators across the world, so you're getting the real knowledge behind what you're tasting, not a casual pour-and-chat. You'll leave with a take-home tasting journal to record what you noticed about each oyster and wine pairing.
What’s included
- Twelve oysters (four from each of three Maine farms) with lemon and accoutrements.
- two generous wine pours paired with the oysters.
- homemade focaccia and butter.
- a take-home tasting journal.
- and a guide trained through the Oyster Master Guild.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Operated by Lady Oyster Tours
Is this one for you?You'll sit with the guide and taste the oysters together in a shared group setting, so this works best if you enjoy learning alongside other people and want expert explanation of what you're tasting rather than a self-guided experience. The 90-minute format fits a winter afternoon without eating into the rest of your day in Maine.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What are the three Maine oyster farms I'll be tasting?
The reference material does not name the specific farms, only that you'll sample oysters from three different bodies of water in Maine, with four oysters from each farm.
Can I bring someone under 21 to the tasting?
No, the minimum age is 21 because of the wine pairings included in the experience.
How long does the oyster tasting take?
The tasting runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the oyster tastings, wine pairings, and the guide's stories about Maine's coast and oyster ecology.
What's included in the take-home tasting journal?
The journal is blank for you to fill in during the tasting: a place to record your notes about each oyster's flavor, how the wines paired with them, and what you learned about each farm.
Is the lodge accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Yes, the lodge is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options to get there are also wheelchair accessible.
Oyster and Wine Tasting in Maine: 12 Oysters, 2 Wines
1h 30m · EN · ES
from US$ 115 per person
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