BRUNSWICK WINE WEEK 2026
09—15 NOVEMBER
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
WHAT IS BRUNSWICK WINE WEEK?
During the second week in November, local restaurants, bars, & wine shops host themed experiences & events, designed to build a connected, local community through the diverse world of wine.
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
“FUTURES”
The wiNe world is changing, and we are here to talk about it.
What does the future of the wine world hold? New generations are taking over legendary houses, there is a global focus on sustainability, and more conscious alcohol consumption is driving interest in smaller formats and packaging that extends shelf life. Additionally, the move away from cork, and the economic impact of importing heavy glass bottles are all contributing to unique alternative packaging approaches.
These events are dedicated to the future of wine.
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
Monday—Sunday
09—15 nov 2026
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brunswick, maine
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
final details to come, enjoy a teaser of events below
Monday, November 09
5 - 6:30PM: “Meet The Sommeliers” Wine Tasting @ ENOTECA ATHENA
$25/pp. Tickets through Resy.com
Come and mingle at Enoteca Athena for a community tasting event. Representatives from Vessel & Vine, Enoteca Athena, Taverna Khione, Brunswick Elks Lodge, and The Abbey will be present to discuss this year’s events. Meet those behind Maine’s most budding wine community, while tasting delicious wine.
Light refreshments will be served. Must be 21+ to participate.
Tuesday, November 10
4:30 - 5:30PM: WINE CLASS @ ENOTECA ATHENA: “Oysters, Wines, & Future Terroirs”
$40.00/pp. Tickets through Resy.com
Enjoy a class taught by guests of Mere Point Oysters and Sommelier Russell Hewey on the terroir of oysters and its relationship to classic wine pairings. This class will feature a flight of three 2oz pours paired with oysters served on the half shell. How will the future of Maine’s seafood industry be affected by climatic changes? And, how does terroir play a role?
Limited seating available. Must be 21+ to attend.
5 - 7PM: WINE TASTING WITH RAS WINES @ VESSEL & VINE
FREE, no need to RSVP
As global warming changes the climatic face of “traditional” wine terroirs, we must look to alternative regions and alternative fruit sources. In Maine, that means making wine from wild lowbush blueberries, a fruit source that has a history in Maine that dates back 10,000 years. Through the lens of RAS’ blueberry and other fruit wines we can explore how sometimes the answer to our future challenges can come from the past… And don’t be scared - fruit/blueberry wine does not equal sweet wine! Part of the goal of this tasting is to debunk that myth as well. These wines span the full range of wine styles and are absolutely delicious!
Buy 6 or more wines on the night of a tasting, you get 10% off! Must be 21+ to participate.
5:30 - 8PM: WINE DINNER @ THE BRUNSWICK ELK’S LODGE “THE FUTURE: FARM TO TABLE”
$65.00/pp, excluding tax and gratuity. Tickets through Resy.com
The Brunswick Elks Lodge will be hosting a 4-course Chef’s Tasting Dinner, featuring wine pairings by Anne Tessier-Talbot of Tess’ Market and the excellent culinary expertise of guest chef, Chris Geer, from Royal River Grill. Ticket includes entrance to the welcome reception beginning at 5:30pm, with a four-course dinner and wine pairings to commence at 6:00pm. Limited seating available (50). Proceeds will be donated to Maine Children’s Cancer Program.
No substitutions or alterations will be available. Please inform us at the time of booking of any allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate if possible. Credit Cards will be used to secure reservations, and will be charged the full price of the ticket if unable to be filled by the time of the event. Must be 21+ to attend.
Wednesday, November 11
3:30 - 10PM: Wine Wednesday Wine Crawl @ participating locations in downtown Brunswick
$10 for ½ glass of wine and a small bite at each location. No need to RSVP.
Acquire your passport at any of the six Brunswick locations participating in our wine crawl. Earn a stamp at each location you purchase the featured wine and snack. Acquiring 5 stamps enters your passport into a raffle drawing for three great prizes. Participating locations: Enoteca Athena, Vessel & Vine, The Abbey, Bistro 165, Taverna Khione, and the Brunswick Elks Lodge (Tess’ Market). Check out the passport for additional offerings and time frames.
Enoteca Athena: 3:30-5:00
Moderation Brewery: 4:00 - 8:00
Vessel & Vine: 5:00-9:00
The Abbey: 4:00-10:00
Bistro 165: 4:30-8:00
Taverna Khione 5:00-7:00
Brunswick Elks Lodge 4:00-7:00
$10.00 for ½ glass relative to each location and a small bite, excluding tax and gratuity. Must be 21+ to participate.
Thursday, November 12
5:30 - 7:30PM: WINE CLASS @ VESSEL & VINE: “HYBRID GRAPE VARIETIES”
$45/pp, excluding tax and gratuity. Call 207-721-3000 for reservations.
Hybrid Grape Varieties And Their Importance For The Future of Wine. All “classic” grape varieties come from the Eurasian grape species Vitis Vinifera, and with the onset of globalization and global warming these grapes have been increasingly challenged by diseases, changing temperatures, and extreme weather patterns. The start of the 20th century saw the rise of hybrid grapes (crosses of non Vinifera grape species), which have slowly become important players in the future of wine. Come taste through five wines made from hybrid grapes, and learn about the role of these grapes in the past, present, and future of winemaking across the world. And if that sounds like a bunch of technical mumbo jumbo, don’t worry, it’s still going to be an opportunity to taste some great wine, eat some food, and learn some good facts for your next social hour.
Tickets include sips and snacks. Must be 21+ to attend.
Friday, November 13
6 - 8 PM: “TESS’ TAKEOVER” WINE TASTING @ MODERATION BREWERY
Free, no need to RSVP
Moderation Brewery will be hosting Anne Tessier-Talbot from Tess’ Market in a wine tasting event. Come try some of Anne’s favorites wines while experiencing the beautiful new venue of Moderation Brewery. Must be 21+ to participate.
Saturday, November 14
2 - 3PM: WINE CLASS @ ENOTECA ATHENA - “STYLE AS IT AGES”
$25.00/pp, tickets at Resy.com
Enjoy a class taught by Sommelier Russell Hewey on the stylistic adaptations of wine to cultural shifts in preferences and demand. This class will feature a flight of three 2-oz pours, exemplifying classical, modern, and recent styles that showcase the ever-changing world of wine in a one-hour lecture. What will be the taste of the future?
Limited seating available. Must be 21+ to attend.
7 - 11PM: “FUTURAMA” DANCE PARTY @ THE ABBEY
Free, no need to RSVP
The Abbey will be transforming into the hottest dance club in space featuring a selection of future focused, fun, & fresh wine with a focus in alternative sustainable packaging. Come in your best futuristic space/alien/robot costume for a chance to be deemed Wine Week’s best dressed in the entire Galaxy.
Hosted by Ophelia Johnson. Limited specials menu available. Must be 21+ to attend.
Sunday, November 15
4PM & 7PM: “CLOSING GALA” WINE DINNER @ TAVERNA KHIONE
$100/pp, excluding tax and gratuity, tickets through Opentable.com.
Join us at the Taverna for a four course wine dinner highlighting the past, present and future in wine. We will offer two seatings (4pm & 7pm). Each course of food will be paired with a wine from fellow Brunswick establishments: The Abbey, Enoteca Athena, Vessel & Vine, and Taverna Khione. The menu will be posted at a later date as we get closer to the dinner.
Limited seating. Must be 21+ to attend.
No substitutions or alterations will be available. Please inform us at the time of booking of any allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate if possible. Credit Cards will be used to secure reservations, and will be charged the full price of the ticket if unable to be filled by the time of the event.
WEEK-LONG EXPERIENCES
ENOTECA ATHENA is pouring wines by the glass that highlight newer winemakers who have assumed the production of famous legacy estates. Engage with the stories behind these infamous houses and learn how the next generation is balancing tradition and innovation as they shape the future of these time-honored wineries. Additionally the menu has been curated to honor the past, bringing back small plates of Enoteca’s most sought after dishes! Don’t miss a little taste of everything.
VESSEL & VINE will be offering wines by the glass made with an eye to the future: wines utilizing hybrid grapes, alternative fruit sources, and varieties perhaps not being grown in their “traditional” territories. We will have these wines available in flights, by the half glass, full glass and bottle
TAVERNA KHIONE will be pouring wines focusing on the past with historic wineries like Kir-Yianni along with pouring wines of the present and future from Cyprus and wineries like Tsiakkas. How about a glass of the oldest named wine, from the 12th century, still in production? As always, half and full glass pours will be available.
THE ABBEY will feature a menu highlighting producers and makers dedicated to the future of their crafts. They will be serving innovative dishes that celebrate Maine's viable economic and ecological future paired with wines that prioritize craft and durability over convenience. Enjoy a glass of wine from a producer that is completely off grid! The future of wine is sustainability!
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
✱ 2026 THEME: FUTURES
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