Georgetown, ME 04548 United States
Together we’ll taste a dozen Maine oysters from three distinct growing regions, thoughtfully paired with three wines that highlight each oyster’s unique character. Every flight introduced will contain stories inspired by the people and places featured in the book, along with a few favorite passages and behind-the-scenes insights from the writing process.
Choose to add on a signed copy of the book! You’ll also take home a tasting journal and oyster tasting wheel. Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating Maine’s coast, culture, and world-class oysters!
What’s Included:
Your Experts
1) Virginia, oyster sommelier and author of Oyster Society
2) Two master shuckers
Guided Tasting
- One dozen Maine oysters from three distinct growing regions
- Three thoughtfully paired wines
- Seasonal accompaniments to complement each tasting
- Guided oyster tasting with stories from the Maine coast
- Live author reading and behind-the-scenes stories from the book
- Oyster tasting journal to record your tasting notes
- Oyster flavor wheel to help identify flavor profiles and regional differences
- Small-group experience in our new waterfront boathouse at Robinhood
What’s not included:
- Add on a signed copy of the book!
- Gratuity
Itinerary:
Welcome (15 minutes)
Meet your host and fellow guests with a welcome wine.
Receive your signed book (if elected), tasting journal, and oyster flavor wheel.
Introduction to the evening and the inspiration behind the book.
Chapter One (20 minutes)
First oyster flight paired with our first wine.
Discover how geography, tides, and salinity shape flavor.
Short reading that aligns with our first oyster.
Chapter Two (20 minutes)
Second oyster flight and wine pairing.
Stories behind merroir and terroir.
A short reading from the book on an exciting chapter set in Maine.
Chapter Three (25 minutes)
Final oyster flight with its wine pairing.
Behind-the-scenes insights from writing the book.
Conversation and questions about the book and its contents.
Closing (10 minutes)
Book signing and personalized inscriptions (if desired).
Time for conversation, and shopping additional signed copies for friends and family.
Highlights:
Explore Maine’s coast through the lens of an oyster educator, storyteller, and author. This limited-time book launch series celebrates the release of Oyster Society with an intimate evening that blends exceptional oysters and wine with firsthand stories from the book.
As you sample oysters from three distinct Maine waters, you’ll learn how tides, rivers, and people shape their flavor, and readings from my favorite Maine chapters that align with our oysters served.
Hosted in our beautiful new waterfront boathouse at Robinhood Marina, this small-group experience offers a relaxed, conversational atmosphere where guests are encouraged to ask questions, compare tasting notes, and deepen their appreciation for Maine oyster farms.