Wine-Paired Dinner at Cliff House Maine - Mary Taylor Wines

A spectacular evening of precious Mary Taylor Wines paired with the perfectly crafted culinary dishes they inspire.

Friday, March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us at Cliff House Maine, for what is 'shore' to be another premier coastal winter event. We invite you to an exclusive evening of culinary excellence paired with Mary Taylor Wines. Savor a decadent five-course menu expertly paired with these delicious premium wines carefully chosen by our culinary team.

The evening's 5-course menu includes:

Passed Welcome Course:

Smoked Salmon Rillettes - Toasted Baguette, Cucumber, Pickled Chive Blossoms

Welcome Cocktail: Sbagliato w/ Mary Taylor 'Sofia Brescia' Frizzante Bianco, Veneto, Italy

First Course

NEFF Beef Tartar - Puffed Tendon, Cliff House Microgreens, White Soy, Olive Oil
Pairing: Mary Taylor 'Jacqueline Delaunay', Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine sur Lie, Loire Valley, France

Second Course

Heirloom Roasted Carrot, Spring Beet Poichichade, Brioche Crunch, Parsnip Chips

Pairing: Mary Taylor 'Agenais Elabore Par Christophe' Avi Rose, Southwest, France

Third Course

Halibut - Chive Buttermilk, Spiced Romanesco, Basil Drizzle

Pairing: Mary Taylor 'Michel Paquet', Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France

Fourth Course

Pressed Duck - Marrow Demi-Glace, Potatoes Lyonnaise, Confit Leek

Pairing: Mary Taylor 'Marine Descombe', Gamay, Beaujolais Villages, France

Fifth Course

Baked Triple-Cream Brie, Gooseberry Jam, Blueberry Crisps, Cotton Candy Grapes

Pairing: Mary Taylor 'Sofia Brescia' Frizzante Biano, Veneto, Italy

IF YOU ARE AN OVERNIGHT GUEST OF CLIFF HOUSE MAINE: Please reserve your seat by booking directly through cliffhousemaine.com (your reservation number is required for booking), or by calling our concierge team at 207.361.6245.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: With advance notice, gluten free diets can be accommodated. As this menu was crafted with particular attention to each wine's flavor notes, innate characteristics and taste profile, we apologize that additional changes cannot be made to this menu.

Guests must be 21 or older. In accordance with state law, valid ID will be required upon entry.