Wine Classes:  The Black Sheep Wine Shop   Wine Appreciation Days    Here’s a  way to have loads of  fun on a  Sunday afternoon!   Increase Your Wine Knowledge and Taste some of the World's Greatest Wines   Call or e-mail to reserve a seat for our next in the series- spaces are  limited .     Each session will cover one of the world’s great wine regions. We will cover the grapes, the winemakers, the terroir , the traditions ,history and food pairings. These are not your typical wine dinner wines as we are independent  and free to  choose the finest wines of that region from many portfolios.

These will not be “sit still, pay attention, serious classes,” but open discussions that are fun and informative, relaxed and suitable for all levels of wine interest. We will taste the typical wines of the region and learn how to distinguish them from others. During the series we will talk about how to buy wine, how to serve it, how to store it, ordering wine in a restaurant and what to do about a “bad bottle.”  In addition we will address how wine is made, wine terminology , how to decipher a label, tips and more.   Wine appreciation sessions will be once a month, at a local restaurant, on Sunday afternoons and lasting for about two hours.  The schedule will be open-ended, continuing as long as interest dictates.  We will occasionally bring in experts on various wines or regions, importers and wine writers.

We invite you to join us in exploring the fascinating world of wine appreciation.  The cost will be   $ 30.00 per session which will cover wine, hors d'oeuvres, and written materials.    Wine Appreciation Days available as a Gift , we can mail or deliver locally if you like, along with a brochure.             Please contact us at the Black Sheep Wine Shop: 207-725-9284  e-mail : blacksheepme@suscom-maine.net   Please avoid wearing cologne or perfume at the session as it affects the ability to smell and taste the wine. We will be glad to refund or reschedule if you need to cancel, however we require at least 24 hours notice. Walk-ins are welcome provided we have enough space, although reservations are always the best option.

WINE APPRECIATION CLASSES  WILL BEGIN IN THE FALL AND CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, 2008- 2009. PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION . 207-725-9284,   BLACKSHEEPME@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET

If you're thinking of visiting..... Harpswell is a great place to visit. There are many fine old sea captain's homes that have become Inns .We recommend making reservations in advance. 2008 marks the Town of Harpswell's 250th "birthday". Expect special events throughout the year! Historic landmarks of note in Harpswell: the Cribstone Bridge between Orr's and Bailey Islands, the Old Town Meetinghouse, Kellogg Church and Union Church on Harpswell Neck peninsula, and the Half Way Rock lighthouse offshore .   FYI      WWW.HARPSWELLMAINE.ORG