Wine & Brine: An Oyster and Wine Pairing Experience

Nutmeg & Oak has partnered with Stappa Vineyard, Bell’s Shellfish, and Tyde at Walnut Beach to bring you an interactive wine experience like no other. Join us on Thursday, August 18th for ’Wine & Brine: An evening of Oyster and Wine Pairings’.

We kick off Oyster Fest celebrations by highlighting all that is New England with a journey through local Connecticut Wine & Oyster Pairings.

Your Ticket Includes:

• The Evening: Oyster presentation and techniques, tasting and wine pairing tips/tricks, networking with like minded individuals
• The Oysters:  (4) locally sourced Oysters with individual unique accoutrements
• The Wine:  (4) carefully paired wines + 1 welcome Aperitivo with history and storytelling
• The Reservations: This is a 21+, ticketed private event. Tickets are not available at the door. Event space is only stairwell accessible. Additional wine and oysters will be available for purchase.

About Nutmeg & Oak

• Partners with local businesses to host specialty curated experiences around the love of culinary arts and adventure. We have an all-encompassing approach when working with our local partners and guests to emphasize a visceral dining experience that stimulates the senses, and tantalizes the taste buds. Our belief at Nutmeg & Oak is that by deepening the connection with local businesses and residents, we turn strangers into friends one sip, bite & adventure at a time.

About Bell’s Shellfish

• For over 7 generations the same family line has been harvesting oysters and clams from Long Island Sound, bringing over 200 years of expertise and quality to each and every catch. With 55 years working in the industry himself, in 2006 Captain Dave Hopp decided to start his own one-boat shop, naming it Bell’s Shellfish after his grandfather, Captain Wallace Bell, who passed along his immense knowledge of the aquaculture of The Sound and love for the clamming and oystering industry.

About Stappa Vineyards

• In 2020, three sisters brought life to their parents' dream and established Stappa Vineyard. Having grown up working in the hospitality industry and spending summers in Italy, submerging ourselves into winery life was a natural progression. Stappa Vineyard is not only a winery, it is a way of life. We harvest with our children and our pets. Rooted in family tradition, our wines are made with passion. Together with a charismatic staff, we hope to create authentic experiences for our customers. 

About Tyde at Walnut Beach

• Nestled along the edge of Long Island Sound, Tyde at Walnut Beach is the newest premiere wedding venue situated in Milford, CT. Experience breathtaking views, serene waves and sandy beaches within an arm's reach. Exchange vows with your toes in the sand, enjoy cocktails prepared in the outdoor courtyard or on the rooftop terrace, followed by a picturesque ballroom that overlooks the Long Island Sound and boasts an unobstructed view of Charles Island.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stappa Vineyard, 403 Derby Avenue, Orange, United States