January Wine Tasting and Seminar
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Alliance Française de Portland - The Historic Kamm House |
Hunting for the Best Values in France
Discover exceptional French wines that overdeliver without overspending.
The holidays may be behind us, but there’s always a reason to discover great wine! Join us as we explore a selection of outstanding French
wines that deliver impressive quality at remarkable prices.
This tasting features a relaxed mix-and-mingle format, giving you plenty of time to connect with fellow wine lovers, savor the wines, and share discoveries. Along the way, we’ll bring the wines to life with insights into their regions, producers, and what makes each bottle such a great find.
Nicolas Quillé MW was born in Lyon, France, into a family with three generations in the wine business. He holds three master's degrees: one in Enology from the University of Burgundy in Dijon, one in Sparkling Winery Management from the University of Reims in Champagne, and an MBA from the University of Washington in Seattle. He is one of 427 Masters of Wine worldwide.
Nicolas has more than 35 years of experience in the wine sector, with expertise in viticulture, winemaking, sensory evaluation, quality control, wine business management, and mergers and acquisitions. He speaks regularly at wine conferences and was named a wine industry leader by Wine Business Monthly in 2022.
Nicolas shares his insights on LinkedIn several times a month and teaches WSET Diploma classes. He is the co-author of Understanding Wine Technology, 4th Edition, one of the most widely read winemaking books among wine education students.In 2025 he published Mastering Wine Tasting, an 800-page book on the art and science of savoring each glass of wine.
SIP, LEARN & TAKE HOME: MONTHLY WINE TASTINGS
Discover, taste, learn and take your favorite wines home with the Alliance Wine Series—monthly wine experience. Each month, we bring together wine lovers of all levels—whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned connoisseur—for a curated tasting and education session featuring French and international wines, guided by industry experts. This program is offered in English.
CAN’T ATTEND? WINES ARE STILL FOR SALE!
Can't make it to the tasting but still want to order wines? Reach out to us at info@afportland.org for details. Orders can be placed through Jan. 18.
TICKET PRICING & MEMBER BENEFITS
Admission is $49, with a 15% discount automatically applied for Alliance members—one of the many benefits of being part of our community. All sales are final.
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