Vessel And Vine

01/21/2025

Hello Friends, A Few Updates:

First, we have a FREE wine tasting

TODAY Tues Jan 21
5-7PM
We'll have five really interesting California wines open for you to try, and maybe buy. Come warm up from the cold, and wind down with us... And remember, bar is open during regular business hours any day that we are open...

Second, due to some unforeseen circumstances, our January events schedule has changed a bit. We're delaying some classes and our ABBA dinner, stay tuned for new dates in February. ❤️

We are however, having a puzzle night at the bar on Weds Jan 29 , from 4-8PM.
What does that mean?!

Puzzled about how to pass the time in these drab winter months? Desperately ready to get rid of cabin fever? Well!! Do we have a solution for you! Wednesday the 29th from 4-8 we are hosting a puzzle night. Bring one to trade, help us work on one here. Per norm, we will have delightful cocktails and equally as delicious glass pours. Hungry? Grab a snack from retail to create your own adult lunchable, also known as charcuterie… We have already completed our new puzzles and could really use a few more to keep us entertained, so really you'd be helping us out. No need to RSVP, just show up, with or without a puzzle!

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01/19/2025

🚨FLASH SALE‼️ Today only, 20% off of all grocery and prepared foods! Come stock up before the snow storm. We’ve got everything you need for a cozy and decadent day at home.

01/19/2025

Free Wine Tasting!!! Come hang with us this Tues 1/21 from 5-7PM to taste through a killer lineup of Cali Wines with our beloved Crush rep, Laura.
Always free, no need to RSVP
21+ 🍷💃♥️

01/17/2025

How many of you are participating in Dry January this year? As we hit the month’s halfway point, maybe you’re looking for ways to spice up the abstention? We’ve got a lot of unique N/A beverages in store, ranging from botanical “spirits”, alcohol extracted organic “wines”, and a plethora of mocktails and Fancy Sodas. Let us help you make it through the next couple weeks… but, of course we won’t judge you if Dry turns into Damp– we can help with that too.

01/15/2025

Friends, please sign up for our newsletter! Every month we host multiple events and classes in (and sometimes out of!) the space. Wine club members, and then email subscribers, get the month’s schedule and opportunity to sign up *before* we post here. Sometimes, that means our events fill out entirely before ever making it to social media! We have some special things being announced soon… you definitely want to be amongst the first to know. It takes just a minute following the link in bio 💗💗💗

01/12/2025

It’s that time of year, folks. The holidays are over, the days are short and cold, and we all want to be like Archie—spending more time cozying up at home. So, we are moving into WINTER HOURS. The store will now, until further notice, be open Sundays 12-6PM, Closed Mondays, open Tues-Thurs 11-7PM(ish) and Fri-Sat 11-8PM(ish). The bar is open whenever the store is! You can always give us a ring before coming over, just to be sure we’re still kickin’ around.

01/08/2025

We don’t typically open up our Members Only Wine Club Tastings to the public, but we’re so excited about this month that we’re going to do it!!! Thurs 1/09. We’re featuring two wines from Lebanon, one from Iran, and a locally made amaro inspired by its maker’s Persian heritage. Shahin, crafter of , will be in the house to talk about said amaro while you (yeah, you!) get to taste it. No need to RSVP. We’ll have bottles open from 5-7PM

01/07/2025

Time to get back to it now that the Holidays are over! We wan't to hang with y'all! Read On For Jan Events.

Free Wine Tasting
Tues Jan 7 - 5-7
We made it to 2025! For our first tasting of the new year, we will be joined by Jess from Easterly wines to explore 5 Italian wines, including one delicious vermouth-amaro hybrid that is a perfect sipper for these long cold chilly evenings that will still be with us for a few more months… Always free, always fun, always replete with snacks… Just show up!

Weiner Wednesday
Weds Jan 8 - 4-9
How ‘bout them dogs… Weiner Wednesday is back for another year of fun. We’re already pining for summer flavors for better or worse, so how about the “Dog Days of… Winter?” We’re going to pull in some flavors from away, and dive into some goodies we’ve stored away, to bring some summery fresh vibes… Think peach pie, hot peppers, crunchy vegetables, beer cocktails… Wear a Hawaiian shirt and we’ll give you a tropical shot on us to keep you warm! And don’t worry, we’ll have some fun drink specials for all of you that are not partaking in the booze whether for the month or always… We’ll be slinging dogs from 4-9, or until we run out! No need to RSVP, just come on by…

Handshake Popup Tasting/ Wine Club Member Tasting
Thurs Jan 9 - 5-7
We don’t normally open up our “Members Only” wine tasting to the public, but we’re so excited about this month, that we are going to! We are featuring two wines from Lebanon, one wine from Iran, and a locally made amaro inspired by its maker’s Persian heritage. And, said maker, Shahin, will be here to talk about said Amaro while y’all get to taste it! No need to RSVP, we’ll have bottles open from 5-7, and we'll have fun cocktails at the bar that utilize Handshake in their recipes!

Cocktail Class - Martinis! Shaken or Stirred?!
Fri Jan 24 - 5:30-7:30
We'll be exploring martinis in all their forms, and will learn about all the way you can influence this seemingly simple drink. You all will get to practice your technique, and taste a bunch of stuff. As always, you get sips, snacks, and a printout in each class. $45/PP not inclusive of tax or service charge. Call the Vine at 207-721-3000 to sign up!

Anddd.... SAVE THE DATE!

Scandinavian Dinner Series - Sweden through the lens of ABBA!
Fri Jan 31, Sat Feb 1 - 5:30 PM

Stay tuned for the menu, and reservation request instructions.... Excited to revive the OG Scandinavian porch series in all its glory! Think: sheepskins, twinkly lights, blankets, forest scenes, all out on our heated porch, with hot drinks, and Scandinavian food. Hygge to the max...

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01/05/2025

We made it y’all! 2025. Phew. For our first tasting of the new year, we’ll be joined by Jess of Easterly Distributing (pictured here 💗) to explore 5 wines of Italy, including one hyper-delicious vermouth-amaro hybrid that’s the perfect sipper for these long, chilly evenings ahead…

21+ Always free, no need to RSVP. Show up anytime Tues 1/07 5-7PM!

12/27/2024

We've almost made it through this year!

Let's celebrate that.
Even if there's a lot that has happened that doesn't feel celebration worthy. I've always looked at New Year's Eve as an opportunity to recenter joy and hope, looking forward to future possibility while honoring whatever you have walked through to get to that point. Life is a glorious combination of s**t storms and wonderful moments, that's just the way it is, and I'm a firm believer that you can't have one without the other. But of course, there are times when those s**t storms certainly feel insurmountable. I hope you all find a way to pause and honor that tenuous and beautiful balance in whatever way you see fit in this coming week.
If my ambition sticks, I will have a bonfire outside and release all that I want to leave behind in 2024 into the sky, where it can float away on the little bits of ash. I'll call in what I want to see for myself, my family, my community and the world in the coming year, and work on making the space to let the good happen.
And, if that feels like too much, then I'll sit by the wood stove, have a glass of wine, work on a puzzle, and do all of that in a quieter way. Either is ok, and it's important to remember that. But, I encourage you all to do something - I promise it will feel good.
I feel some words brewing about this past year of Vessel and Vine, and how I wan't this ship to move forward into the new year, but for today I wan't to keep it brief, and just share one more offering with you.

New this year for New Years Eve we’re soooo excited to team up with Emily’s Oysters to offer oysters + champagne kits! A dozen oysters, a bottle of R. Dumont Rosé Champagne, a madeira mignonette, calabrian chili cocktail sauce, and lemon. All for $70! You can also get just the dozen oysters (or add more onto your order) for $30.

If oysters aren’t your thing, or if you want to fluff out your spread, we have cheese and charcuterie boards available too!

Click on the link below to place your orders, pre-orders close by the end of the day TODAY! Pick up is Dec 31st anytime between 11AM and 8PM.

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12/26/2024

We hope everyone is having a fun + cozy couple of days, full of sweet treats and loved ones of all forms! Just popping on here as a little reminder that we are CLOSED today. Open tomorrow with normal hours of operation through the weekend. Here NYE from 11AM-8PM and then CLOSED once more, on 1/01(2025🤯)

TOMORROW 12/27 is the last day to get your pre-orders in for NYE oysters and/or charcuterie boards. See link in bio for details and for easy ordering from the comfort of your couch, or horse, whichever. Much love. See ya soon!

12/23/2024

We are Open TODAY!!!

11-8

Live Music from singer-songwriter
Lisa Belsky 5-7PM

Punch Bowl at the bar 4-8

So Many Goodies!

HOLIDAY HOURS

12/23 11AM-8PM 🎶
12/24 11AM-5PM 🍞 - Fresh Bread from Solo Pane
12/25 CLOSED
12/26 CLOSED
12/31 11AM-8PM 🍞- Fresh Bread from Solo Pane
1/01 CLOSED

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12/21/2024

HOLIDAY HOURS
12/23 11AM-8PM 🎶
12/24 11AM-5PM 🍞
12/25 CLOSED
12/26 CLOSED

🎶 We’re not usually open on Mondays, so we’re going to make it a real good time! Lisa Belsky will be here playing live music from 5-7. Andddd we’ll have a holiday punch special going on at the bar…
🍞 Extra bread delivery on Tuesday! Goodies from just in time for holiday spreads.

12/20/2024

New this year for New Years Eve we’re soooo excited to team up with to offer oysters + champagne kits! A dozen oysters, a bottle of R. Dumont Rosé Champagne, a madeira mignonette, calabrian chili cocktail sauce, and lemon 🥂🦪🤝 All for $70! You can also get just the dozen oysters (or add more onto your order) for $30. ⁣
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Head over to the link in bio to place your orders. Pre-orders are due by the end of day Dec 27th. Pick up is Dec 31st anytime between 11AM and 8PM. ⁣
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(Pssst… if oysters aren’t your thing, or if you want to fluff out your spread, we still have cheese and charcuterie boards available too!)⁣

12/18/2024

It's late, and were all tired,

so just the facts tonight for y'all...

Holiday Hours and Events:

TOMORROW! Weds Dec 18 - 4-9PM
Solstice Party/ Book Signing with Cassandra Sears!
Please join us tomorrow for a collaborative evening celebrating both the winter solstice and also the release of Cassandra Sears’ new book: Botanical Bar Craft! In honor of the necessary balance between darkness & light, and of creative projects coming to fruition, we (Cassandra + Nikaline) will be combining our farmed & foraged reserves to bring you an evening of delicious botanical cocktails, mocktails, vermouth & snacks. Cassandra will be behind the bar to make y’all tasty drinks inspired by her new book! We’ll have the book here to purchase, and she of course can sign your copy. What a cool holiday gift idea! Or just a gift for yourself! Or just a fun night out!
Come hang with us anytime from 4-9PM. Drink some drinks, eat some eats, and embrace the cozy warmth of candlelit winter evenings surrounded by community. Winter solstice is a beautiful time of darkness, deep reflection, and wisdom from dreaming. Let us share in this magical place of new beginnings and the creativity that Maine inspires in all.

Thursday - December 19 5:30-7:30PM
Wine Class - Vermouth!
To know us is to know that we love vermouth! Drinking it, making it, using it in cocktails… Come learn about the history and process of one of our favorite beverages. $45 per person includes tastes of 5-6 different vermouths, snacks, and an informative printout (but not tax and gratuity). Call us at the Vine to sign up! 207-721-3000

Friday December 20
Wine Club Sign Up Deadline for Jan 1 Start
Looking for gift ideas for the wine lover(s) in your life? Consider a membership to the V&V Wine Club! We offer two tiers– “Two for the Table,” casual drinking for the kitchen table, and “And One More,” which includes the first two, plus an additional stunner bottle for the cellar or special events.
Here at V&V, we are really only interested in consuming & sharing “natural wines” which are ethically produced, with minimal intervention. You can rest assured that all wines we offer are (at least) organically farmed by hardworking folks who are choosing to labor with environmental, socio-economic, and moral consciousness, all around the world. Wine Club is an amazing way to learn about wine– specifically wine crafted in this way. It’s also an opportunity for us to learn your palettes… and thus be more equipped to make recommendations! Other benefits include:
-Monthly “Members Only” wine tasting at the shop
-10% off discount on any and everything purchased at the time of WC pickup (yes, including drinks at the bar!)
-$5 off all classes, on and off site
-First notice of all classes & events (and therefore first dibs on sign ups)
Click HERE (https://www.vesselandvine.com/wine-club) to sign up!

Saturday - December 21
Food and Drink Preorders Due!
This year there are cheese and charcuterie boards, our famously festive cheeseballs, professional-grade eggnogs, and spins on classic ready-to-bake cookie doughs. Head on over to the link in bio for all the details on portions & flavors. You can place your order directly online by clicking HERE (https://www.vesselandvine.com/specialorders)
Pre-orders must be in by the end of day Dec 21st. They’ll be ready to pick up Monday Dec 23rd (11AM-8PM,) Tuesday Dec 24th (11AM-5PM,) OR Tuesday Dec 31st (11AM-8PM) for New Year’s Eve! You’ll be prompted to select a pickup date at the time of ordering– give us a call with any additional questions!

Additional Holiday Hours:
Sunday Dec 22 - 12-6 PM
Monday Dec 23 - 11-8 PM
Tuesday Dec 24 - 11-5PM
Weds/Thurs Dec 25/26 - CLOSED
Fri-Sun. Regular Hours
Tuesday Dec 31 - 11-8
Weds Jan 1 - CLOSED

And, Don't Forget:
New Year's Eve Oysters and Champagne Preorders!
New this year for New Years Eve we’re soooo excited to team up with Emily’s Oysters to offer oysters + champagne kits! A dozen oysters, a bottle of R. Dumont Rosé Champagne, a madeira mignonette, calabrian chili cocktail sauce, and lemon. All for $70! You can also get just the dozen oysters (or add more onto your order) for $30.
If oysters aren’t your thing, or if you want to fluff out your spread, we have cheese and charcuterie boards available too!
Head over to the link in bio to place your orders. Pre-orders are due by the end of day Dec 27th. Pick up is Dec 31st anytime between 11AM and 8PM.

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12/16/2024

Come hang out with us tomorrow (12/17) while we pop open some of this year’s V&V Holiday Wine picks! We’ll be pouring tastes from 5 different bottles. 21+ Always free, no need to RSVP. Show up anytime 5-7PM. There will be snacks, good cheer, and lots of wine available for purchase. Sounds like a pretttttyyy good excuse to get over here and drink on a Tuesday…

12/14/2024

To know us is to know that we love vermouth! Sipping it, making it, using it in cocktails… So, it’s that time again– We’re hosting a Vermouth Class on 12/19 from 5:30-7:30PM. Come learn about the history and production process of one of our favorite bar staples. $45 per person includes tastes of 5-6 different vermouths, snacks, and an informative printout (but not tax and gratuity). Call us at the Vine to sign up!

12/13/2024

No holiday party is complete without FOOD! Hosting a little something this year? We’ve got your assist. This year there are cheese and charcuterie boards, our famously festive cheeseballs, professional-grade eggnogs, and spins on classic ready-to-bake cookie doughs. Head on over to the link in bio for all the details on portions & flavors. You can place your order directly online.⁣
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Pre-orders must be in by the end of day Dec 21st. They’ll be ready to pick up Monday Dec 23rd (11AM-8PM,) Tuesday Dec 24th (11AM-5PM,) OR Tuesday Dec 31st (11AM-8PM) for New Year’s Eve! You’ll be prompted to select a pickup date at the time of ordering– give us a call with any additional questions! ⁣
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