Exploring Traditional Method Sparkling Wine

Schedule

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Grippy Tannins | Portland, ME

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Join us as we travel beyond the borders of Champagne to discover how place, grape, & winemaking shape the diversity of sparkling wine.
About this Event

Champagne refers both to the renowned wine region in northern France and to the wine produced there. To bear the name Champagne, a wine must be made from permitted grape varieties grown within the region’s defined boundaries and crafted according to the traditional method.

The traditional method, however, is practiced around the world. While these wines cannot legally be called Champagne, they offer an exciting opportunity to experience the technique through different grapes, climates, and winemaking philosophies. Freed from Champagne’s strict varietal rules, producers can showcase distinctive regional character and expand the range of flavors possible in traditionally made sparkling wine.

Join us as we travel from Italy to Spain, Austria, Germany, and finally back to France, beyond the borders of Champagne. Along the way, we’ll discover how place, grape variety, and the winemaker’s hand shape a remarkable diversity of sparkling wines.

The wines will be served alongside a spread of seasonal bites.


Wines being featured include:

Garesio Alta Langa D.O.C.G. Pas Dose Millesimato 2021 (Langhe, Italy)

Recaredo Terrers Corpinnat Brut Nature 2020 (Penedès, Spain)

Schloss Gobelsburg Brut Reserve NV Sekt (Kamptal, Austria)

Maximin Grünhaus Riesling Sekt Brut 2020 (Mosel, Germany)

Domaine du Pelican Cuvée Brut S Zero 2020 (Jura, France)

Foreau Vouvray Extra Brut 2019 (Loire, France)

More information about each of these wines can be found at www.grippytannins.com.

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Where is it happening?

Grippy Tannins, 16 Middle Street, Portland, United States

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