Welcome to the blossoming Maine Natural Wine Scene!

We're so excited to celebrate some of our favorite natural wine producers and importers at Maine Wild Wine Fest. Hosted at the historic Mallet Barn on the water at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, Maine Wild Wine Fest is a joyful way to connect and taste with many of the top natural wine importers and producers in America. Crowds here are small, warm, and clustered around exhibitor tables —we've designed this event to give you plenty of space to talk in depth with the winemakers and importers in attendance. Industry colleagues will have their own separate window, guaranteeing an intimate experience with winemakers and importers in attendance.

The concept of natural wine aligns with the mission of understanding where our food and beverage comes from, and how to produce products in more responsible ways. This is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with the people who have shaped that movement in America, learning from them first hand, while tasting delicious and very special wines!

Satellite events will be announced on social media. Follow us to look out for special wine dinners for attendees at local Maine restaurants!

12:30pm - 1:15pm: Making Your Own Cider: A Foraging and Fermenting Workshop w/ Sean Turley and Zack Kaiser

Join cider experts Sean Turley of The Righteous Russet and Zack Kaiser of Absolem Cider for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of wild cider making. From foraging wild apples to the fermenting vessels in your kitchen, this session will guide attendees through the full process of crafting cider from foraged fruit. Learn how to identify promising trees, assess apple quality, and understand what makes a wild apple ideal for fermentation, as well as best practices for turning fruit into cider. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned DIY fermenter, you'll walk away with practical skills, inspiration, and a deeper connection to New England's wild apple landscape.

Time:

Window A: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Window B: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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