DETAILS: Twelve restaurant is partnering with Glidden Point Oysters on their picturesque patio overlooking the Maine coast. Sommelier Jenn Forge, has handpicked four outstanding wines perfectly suited to complement Glidden Point’s oysters from the Damariscotta River, some of the best oysters Maine has to offer.
Enjoy these wines by the glass or indulge in a tasting flight. No reservations or tickets needed, so stop by anytime from 3 pm until close for an unbeatable view, vibrant atmosphere, delicious oysters, and refreshingly crushable wines. The ultimate start to patio season!
Outdoors on the patio (weather permitting).
WINES: 2.5 oz half-glasses / 5 oz full glasses. Also enjoy a flight of 4 half-glasses.
NV Andre Clouet ‘Silver’ Brut Nature Champagne $14/28
2023 Ameztoi, Hondarrabi Zuri, Txakoli, Spain $8/16
2021 William Fevre “Champs Royaux” Chablis, Burgundy, France $10/20
2022 Pepiere “Clos des Briords” Muscadet , Sevre et Maine, Loire Valley, France $8/16 **Flight (2.5 oz each) $40
***Wines subject to change based on availability
OYSTERS: $2 each, available a la carte. You may enjoy as many as you would like.
Glidden Point Oyster Farm, established in 1987, has cultivated a deep love for the Damariscotta River, nurturing oysters within its pristine waters. Years of practice revealed a winning combination for growing GPO oysters: the perfect synergy of location and dedicated husbandry. Tiny oyster seeds, nestled in surface cages, begin their slow growth in the river's cold embrace. Once mature, we transplant them to the riverbed where, nestled amongst the pebbles and sand, they develop their signature deep cup over a few years. Our exceptional Maine oysters are hand-harvested by divers, minimizing disruption to the delicate ecosystem. This dedication, from seed to harvest, has earned Glidden Point national recognition for producing world-class oysters. Paired with a fine wine and the touch of a talented chef, these briny gems can be transformed into a sensational culinary experience.
RESERVE: No reservations or tickets required. Though there may be a wai to get in if seats are full.
LINKS: Twelve, Glidden Point Oysters
PHONE: (207) 910-7400
Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.
Sommelier Jenn Forge | Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Jenn is a veteran of the city’s restaurant scene having experience in every front of the house position over the last 17 years. A local favorite bartender, Jenn’s love of wine began while working at Munjoy Hill’s highly regarded Lolita and her last position at Via Vecchia before joining the opening team at Twelve. She is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, has a degree in hospitality management, and has recently been accepted to participate in the Advanced Sommelier Course through the Court. She has also completed the WSET Advanced Level 3 course and feels that exploring both paths have been beneficial to her wine education. “First and foremost, I’m grateful to work in a restaurant where I’m surrounded by so many talented people—it’s nothing short of inspiring. I want the wine list at Twelve to be both approachable and impressive to cater to Portland’s diverse demographic. I am committed to serving every guest a delicious bottle (or glass) of wine, regardless of price point, with un-paralleled hospitality.”
