Looking to sample wine before hosting your next summer gathering? Portland-based distributor Devenish Wines will be doing a free sampling at Rising Tide Community Market this Friday, July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Devenish Wines, one of Maine’s first small, independent wine distributors, strives to sell artisanal wines that “taste like where they are from,” capturing the unique characteristics of the land where their grapes were grown. According to Bruce Blake, Rising Tide’s wine and beer buyer, “Devenish Wines have been among the most ardent advocates for the natural wines movement in Maine.”

The wine tasting is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities!

Rising Tide Community Market is a cooperatively-owned natural foods grocery store with 3200+ member-owners located at 323 Main Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 563-5556 or email customercare@risingtide.coop.