A String of Pearls: An Oyster and Wine Tasting

Instructors: Lauren Harris, Tria Wine Director, and Brian Harman, Cape Harbor Shellfish

There are few pairings as timeless as oysters and wine. Briny, bright, and endlessly expressive, oysters capture the place they come from — and with the right wine, something magical happens. Join Brian Harman of Cape Harbor Shellfish for a guided tasting that brings the Delaware Bay straight to your glass and plate.

Brian has spent years on the tidal flats helping shape the modern New Jersey oyster scene, growing oysters known for their freshness, balance, and distinctive sense of place. At Tria, we source our oysters exclusively through him. In this class, you'll explore five oysters and five wines, thoughtfully paired to highlight the natural harmony between sea and vineyard.

Brian will share how oysters are grown — from tiny seed to harvest — and how salinity, water conditions, and farming techniques shape flavor. Lauren will guide you through the wines, showing how acidity, texture, and minerality interact with each oyster. Expect a range from crisp and saline to creamy and complex, and discover how subtle differences can create entirely new experiences with every pairing.

Five oysters. Five wines. One unforgettable taste of the coast. Come ready to slurp, sip, and discover your perfect pairing.

Tickets are $95 per guest.
Tasty Tria snacks will be served.
Join us for Happier Hour at Tria Rittenhouse until 6pm.
Bottles will be available to purchase after the class.