THIS SATURDAY, March 18, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH HARRY ZARKADES, CO-OWNER MAIN STREET WINES

We always enjoy it when Harry, co-owner of Main Street Wines, comes to Savour to pour his selections. Main Street specializes in quality wines at a reasonable price, many of which are organic, fully natural, or biodynamically farmed. Along with some great choices for the weekday dinner table, Harry is pouring a luscious Maceratino from the Marche and a remarkable value priced Morellino from Tuscany.  Come join us on a beautiful fall day and celebrate the season!

 WINES

Octopoda 2021 Sonoma County Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California

Varietal: Chardonnay Alc.14.5%

Precision Wine Co. presents a distinguished and diverse collection of wines. Each wine is made with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality; from harvesting the grapes in the vineyards to designing original packaging, every step of the winemaking process is handled with precision. The wines are made to showcase the complexity of flavor, diversity of terroir, and distinct characteristics of California’s appellations and wine regions. Proprietor and vintner Trevor Sheehan started his journey to create a top wine collection when he became a winemaker 10 years ago. His first wines were eight barrels of Chardonnay from the Beckstoffer Vineyard and Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Octopoda Chardonnay offers notes of white flowers, grapefruit, baked apples, buttered popcorn and a beautiful, toasted oak finish.

Pairs well with creamy cow and sheep-milk cheese, pan-seared salmon, and roast chicken. $19 .99

Duck Pond Pinot Gris, Dundee, Oregon, Varietal: Pinot Gris Alc. 13%

Established in Dundee, Oregon, in 1993 in Willamette Valley and Dundee Hills AVAs, Duck Pond makes wines that are organically farmed, and hand harvested. Winemaker Julia Cattrall’s mission is to preserve and uphold the natural beauty and legacy of Oregon’s wines, and to craft delicious wines free of harmful chemicals. Duck Pond is the first commercially farmed vineyards in Oregon to have received the Clean Label Project Purity Award. Duck Pond uses sustainable and organic farming practices, rigorous testing protocols, ingredient labeling, and third-party testing and certification. Bright aromas of pear, lemon and peach jump from the glass of Pinot Gris along with hints of herbs, delicate flowers and minerals. The fresh fruit flavors of crisp citrus and pear are balanced with a light texture. The fruity finish is rounded out with a mineral-focused complexity.

Pairs well with fresh vegetables, sushi, and shellfish. $16.99

Fontezoppa Asola 2017, Marche, Italy

Varietal: Maceratino Alc. 14%

Cantine Fontezoppa is a young company in central Italy on the Adriatic coast in the province of Macerata between Civitanova, Marche and very close to Civitanova Alta, an ancient 14th century village. The company, which takes its name from the ancient source of water that gushed out where the rows of vineyards now grow, was born thanks to the acquisition of the land in Civitanova Alta by the Luzi family in the late 1990s. Made from hand-picked Maceratino (or Ribona) grapes, this wine has an intense straw yellow color and a strong and complex nose, with aromas of ripe fruit, citrus peel, peach, yellow flowers, united by a deep mineral note and a touch of vanilla. It is balanced and consistent on the palate, with a pleasantly long and fresh finish.

Pairs well with anchovies and other fish, white meat, truffles. $31.99

Firriato Le Sabbie Dell’Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy, Varietal: Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese Alc. 13.8%

Made from grapes grown on the north side of Mount Etna, the only active volcano in Europe, this rosso is perfect for the friend who insists on drinking red wine even though your menu really calls for white. The wine’s minerality, ripeness, and elegance, with hints of black currants, licorice, pepper, and wilted violet, it’s sure to please your contrary friend.

Pairs well with seafood and lobster. Serve it to the red wine lovers when everyone else is drinking white with their lobster! $25.99

Spineto Morellino di Scansano 2019, Tuscany, Italy Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Alc. 13.5%

Erik Banti has been producing wines in the Maremma Toscana region in the south-west of Tuscany for decades. In 1981 he produced his first vintage of Morellino. At the time, Morellino was a new and relatively unknown DOC. Today, the area is well known for producing full-flavored wine. The Spineto Morellino pours clear, bright, ruby red. The nose is lightly fruity, with hints of black cherries and violets. On the palate it is dry, tangy, and lightly tannic with good balance, body and lingering aromas, and a long finish.

Pairs well with fish baked or grilled, light pasta dishes, white and red meats and soft cheeses, such as Robiola, and fresh pecorino. $19.99

Chateau Gigognan 2016 Clos du Roi Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France, Varietals: 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre Alc. 15%

In the heart of the Rhône Valley, close to the famous papal city of Avignon, Château Gigognan encompasses 110 hectares of vines in a landscape of rolling hills, parasol pines, and olive trees. Born of a winegrowing tradition dating back to Roman times, Château Gigognan is a long-established wine estate and part of the historical heritage of Provence. It produces red, white and rosé wines in the appellations of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Signargues, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, and Côtes-du-Rhône. Vivid ruby, this Chateauneuf-du-Pape has aromas of highly perfumed red fruit complicated by suggestions of garrigue, licorice, and white pepper. Spicy and focused on the palate, it displays vibrant raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors, along with a building smoky nuance. It finishes with resonating spiciness, a suggestion of Chambord, and youthfully chewy tannins.

Pairs well with barbecued beef ribs, duck, mushroom dishes, lamb chops. $49.99

And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case. We just got in a new shipment of Maine Beer, with the IPA’s “Lunch” and “Little Whale Boat” leading the charge.  We have a rich brown ale called “Brown Dog” and the wonderfully dark but slightly hoppy Robust Porter, both from Smuttynose.

Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram. 

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Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:

Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with

each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines.

at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.

9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!

14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!

19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!

Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Harry is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy!  Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.

Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.

Thank You! …Kathleen

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GRAND TASTING! – MARCH 25 AND 26

OVER 60 WINES TO TASTE OVER 2 DAYS!

Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!

 We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.

We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service

Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455

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THIS SATURDAY, March 11, 2 -4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH Owner, Kathleen Morgan

An almost-extinct varietal (Elbling) revived, a brilliant sparkling Cabernet Franc (most popular at Oak and Ember), a Wine Spectator “100 best” favorite Pinot Noir, made from pressed juice from several different vintages as a result of California’s devastating wildfires, a unique Calabrian varietal, Gagliano, celebrating its 160th year and a powerful gem of a 2015 Médoc – just at its drinking peak now – this is indeed a tasting worth Savouring!

WINES

Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé “La Petite Marquise,” Loire, France, Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Alc.12.5%

The winegrowers make this crémant adhering strictly to the rules of the Traditional Method. Hand picking, gentle pressing, and cool fermentation (18°C) of the grapes ensure that all the aromas are preserved. a selection of the best wines undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle. La Petite Marquise is a lovely pink colour with brilliant highlights. It has a fine, persistent bead. Its fine, lively bouquet is full of fresh, red-berry fruit aromas (wild strawberries and cherries). It is well-balanced on the palate with good aromatic intensity.  It follows through with a fresh, wonderfully subtle aftertaste.

Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with quiches, savoury cakes, red-berry fruit sorbet, chocolate tart, dried-fruit desserts. $17.99

Hild Trocken (dry) Elbling, 2021, Upper Mosel, Germany, Varietal: Elbling, 11.5% alcohol

(From the Importer Vom Boden): ‘Zehnkommanull’ (which means 10%) is, for us at least, a sacred bottle of wine. It is sourced from old, terraced Elbling vineyards which would otherwise have gone fallow, if it weren’t for the heart and passion and sheer force-of-will of Matthias. He’s been making this wine since 1986, from about .15-hectare of vineyard. That’s right: point-one-five hectares, about 1500 square meters.

“Zehnkommanull” (which translates to “10 point 0”) is called thus because, even bone dry, it rarely ferments to more than 10% ABV. That is the magic of old vines – phenolic ripeness without excess sugar. This is an ultra-light white, a quivering, angelic, porcelain wine with glossy, razor-sharp edges and a laser-beam lemon-skin citrus. The structure, the saturating acidity, the tapering finesse and needlepoint fine-ness of the wine showcase its relation to that “other” grape of the Mosel, Riesling.

Pairs perfectly with grilled oysters, shellfish, and delicate white fish, such as Grey Sole or Haddock.

Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 14%

When Rollin Soles and Corby Stonebraker-Soles came to Oregon in the 1980s, they arrived at the leading edge of a movement. The idea of Oregon wine was actively in the making, emerging in real time through the daring efforts of people like Rollin and Corby and a diverse group of entrepreneurs who wanted to produce world-class wines in an unproven but promising winegrowing region. They built wineries, developed foundational industry organizations, and worked to establish Oregon as the premier place to make Pinot Noir and Chardonnay outside of Europe. Now, more than 35 years later, ROCO showcases Oregon winemaking at its peak—through a talent that has produced hundreds of 90+ scores from leading industry critics, repeated placement in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the World, and multiple bottlings served in the White House. The hills in the Willamette Valley are punctuated by gravel roads, which lead to the region’s finest vineyards. ROCO’s Gravel Road Pinot Noir is a blend of several of the distinctive vineyards including the Soles’ own Wits’ End Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. The aromas of dark fruits like cherry, black plum and pomegranate, with a background of spices is followed by flavors of Luxor cherries, red cranberry compote, strawberry leather, black currant, mission fig, and prickly pear, spiced Sichuan peppercorn, petrichor, and Christmas spice on the palate. This wine has a most generous middle “sweetness” and a long, rich, sanded tannin finish.

Pairs well with grilled Salmon or Arctic Char, mushroom tart, and Pork tenderloin with mustard or boysenberry sauce. $27.99

Ippolito “160 Anni” Rosso, Calabria, Italy

Varietal: Gaglioppo Alc. 15%

In 1845, Vincenzo Ippolito stamped his initials on a country house that sat amongst vineyards, olive groves, and orange trees in the heart of the Marina of Ciro. With a 160+ year old history, Ippolito is Calabria’s oldest winery. Located in the historic center of Ciro Marina, the heart of Calabrian winegrowing, the company maintains a farm of over 100 hectares that are distributed amongst rolling hills and sunny plains near the Ionian Sea. At the forefront of the company’s mission is the restoration and enhancement of indigenous grapes such Gaglioppo, Calabrese and Pecorello. Through constant research, the use of innovative techniques, and direct control throughout the entire production process, Ippolito wines convey elegance and a strong identity with their territory. The company believes in preserving their environment by using sustainable farming and winemaking methods. For this tribute to the 160th anniversary of the Ippolito vineyard, only the best grapes are used. The 160 Anni pours ruby red with a complex nose of ripe blackberries, cherries, violets, juniper, cloves, cocoa and black pepper. Structured and round on the palate, it has intense flavors of dark fruit and a persistent finish.

Pairs well with Pasta Bolognese, Margherita Pizza, and roasted Mediterranean vegetables with Halloumi cheese.

$19.99

Tour Prignac Grande Reserve Medoc, 2015, Bordeaux, France, Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot – Decanter, 92 pts., 13.5% alcohol

One of the most—if not the most—famous red wine regions of the world, the Medoc reaches from the city of Bordeaux northwest along the left bank of the Gironde River almost all the way to the Atlantic. Its vineyards climb along a band of flatlands, sandwiched between the coastal river marshes and the pine forests in the west. The entire region can only claim to be three to eight miles wide (at its widest), but it is about 50 miles long.

Chateau Tour Prignac stands in the village of Prignac-en-Médoc, taking its name from the towers which adorn the structure. 973 saw a re-awakening of the vineyards, when the property came into the hands of the Castel Family; they immediately embarked upon a large-scale program of renovation and modernization. Today, Chateau Tour Prignac stands within one of the largest estates in Médoc and is proud to possess a vineyard specifically re-designed with quality in mind.

60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the deep garnet color of this wine speaks volumes about its quality.  A Powerful dense nose with aromas of black fruit, liquor cherries and fresh, high-quality oak. (Aged 12 months in neutral French oak). This is carried through to the palate with an additional touch of smoothness. The fine elegant tannic structure supports superbly intense flavors of Havana cigars and chocolate. The finish has remarkable length. One of the great Bordeaux vintages, which produced very age-worthy wines, this gem from 2015 is just ready to drink now. Pairs remarkably with roast leg of lamb or any full-flavored rich meat such as Prime Rib, Venison, or Wild Boar. A great gift wine, we are thrilled to offer it at the budget-friendly price of $34.99.

And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including Rockport Brewing’s black lager, Steel Derrick, and their red lager, Perilous Voyage.

Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram. 

_______________________________________________________

Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:

Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with

each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines.

at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.

9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!

14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!

19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!

Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Kathleen is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.

Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.

Thank You! …Kathleen

 For Your Mobile Calendar – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

March 18 – Harry Zarkades

March 25 and 26 – GRAND TASTING!

Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!

 We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.

We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service

Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455

savourwineandcheese.com

Savour Wine and Cheese

76 Prospect St.

Gloucester, Ma 01930

978 282-1455

www.savourwineandcheese.com

Seaport Grille Celebrates 14 Years!

Join us in celebrating Seaport Grille’s 14th Anniversary. Kick off our anniversary with Chris Fritz-Grice on Tuesday, March 7th from 5 to 8pm. Enjoy flights specials, live music, prizes, giveaways, and more.

Three nights of celebration!March 7th, 8th and 9th.

www.capeannmarina.com

14 Rogers Street

Gloucester MA

THIS SATURDAY, Feb. 25, 2 -5 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MARC BERGERON OF MASCIARELLI WINES

The Masciarelli Wine Company is a family-owned business focused on importing and distributing only the finest quality limited-production wines. Their diverse portfolio of artisanal wines is distributed in 27 states to 31 wholesalers throughout the United States.

 Masciarelli Wine Company strives to deal directly with the winery whenever possible and seek out small estates producing high-quality wines that would be overlooked in larger brand-driven portfolios. Marc has many years of experience in the wine business and is both passionate and knowledgeable. He plans to stay an extra hour to pour wine for all and engage in great conversation on winter’s day.

Wines

Eifel-Pfeiffer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Feinherb 2016, Mosel, Germany

Varietal: Riesling Alc.10.5%

Eifel-Pfeiffer has been dedicated to the cultivation of wine, especially Riesling, since 1642. The winery’s vines grow in an ideal microclimate in the steep slate slopes that slope down to the Moselle. The fine slate, mineral weathering soils offer wonderful conditions for the Riesling. Heinz Eifel’s decades of experience and the inspiration of oenologist Anne Eifel-Spohr combine to form a future-oriented family winemaking team. Rieslings with an individual character are the result of this philosophy. This almost golden colored Riesling from the Mosel opens with a gentle pineapple bouquet. On the palate, it is medium bodied, nicely balanced, round, and juicy. Flavors of Asian pear and lemon blend with hints of minerality and a dash of white pepper. The finish is off-dry and nicely refreshing.

Pairs well with Asian food, chicken, and cured meats. $21.99

Casale del Giglio Bellone, Lazio, Italy

Varietal: Bellone Alc.13.5%

Unlike other regions of Italy, the area between the towns of Aprilia and Latina in the Agro Pontino valley south of Rome, where Casale del Giglio lies, was still uncharted in viticultural terms when Berardino Santarelli and his son Antonio launched a research project in 1985 aimed at identifying and maximizing the territory’s potential for quality viticulture. They planted close to 60 different experimental vines in Casale del Giglio’s soil. Since the early 1990s, Antonio and enologist Paolo Tiefenthaler have achieved remarkable results from an intense program of research and experimentation. The Bellone grape is a variety cited by Pliny the Elder. Today the grape is cultivated from the Roman to the Lepini hills and flourishes at Casale del Giglio. Deep yellow flecked with gold, the wine evokes ripe tropical fruit such as mango and papaya, carefully balanced by a marked acidity which makes it suitable for long bottle aging. Rich, ample and lingering on the palate with light floral and spicy notes.

Pairs well with grilled fish, Italian fish stew. $17.99

Cantina Tollo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo,

Varietal: Montepulciano Alc. 13.5%

Cantina Tollo was founded in 1960, when the Abruzzo countryside had depopulated, and many Italians had left the country in search of a better future. Cantina Tollo’s founders, whose families had been winemakers for generations, decided to stay in the vineyards, creating Cantina Tollo. Cantina Tollo played an active part in helping to bring about a radical change in the local wine-growing landscape. Cantina Tollo has also had an important part to play in the process of regulation, initiatives for the protection of regional wines and quality improvement programs for grapes and winemaking techniques. The Tollo Montepulciano pours an intense ruby red with purple hues. On the nose, there are fragrances of ripe red fruit, with hints of vanilla, tobacco, cocoa and spicy notes. It is full-bodied, velvety, enveloping, and persistent in the mouth.

Pairs well with hamburgers, pizza, smoked meats. $21.99

Anna Maria Abbona “Sori dij But” Dolcetto 2020, Dogliani, Italy

Varietal: Dolcetto Alc.13.5%

The quality of Dolcetto from the village of Dogliani has been skyrocketing in the last few years, and Anna Maria Abbona’s work is a good example of this. Her oldest vines were planted by her grandfather in the ‘30s, and the vineyards are steep and perfectly exposed. More recently she has become a convert to the doctrine of low yields, and she has joined the elite of Dogliani. Producers in Dogliani take Dolcetto as seriously as producers in Barolo take Nebbiolo. Dolcetto is planted in all the best sites and vinified with great care, which is not always the case with Dolcetto d’Alba. Dolcetto di Dogliani ‘Sori dij But’ ‘Sori’ is Piedmontese dialect for the sunny south face of a hill. ‘But’ or Butti is the name of the hamlet where Anna Maria and her husband, Franco, have their house and cellar. This is classic Dogliani Dolcetto, fermented and aged in stainless steel. It shows great color, reddish purple and violet-tinged, aromas of blueberries and tealeaf, and some tea tannins to go with the abundant fruit on the palate.

Pairs well with bruschetta, pasta Bolognese, cioppino. $19.99

Punch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California,

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 14.5%

Punch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is made by a small group of Napa Valley artisans whose careers were built producing top-rated wines for prestigious vintners. They came together to produce the best Cabernet Sauvignon they could for a reasonable price. Punch Vineyards’ wine has all the hallmarks of a luxury Cabernet Sauvignon: concentration, bold, structured, complex flavors of black cherry, blackberry, mocha, spice, toasty oak, softly assertive tannins, good structure, and a long finish.

Pairs well with lamb skewers, grilled steak, pepper-crusted tuna. $39.99

And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including Rockport Brewing’s black lager, Steel Derrick, and their red lager, Perilous Voyage.

Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram. 

_______________________________________________________

Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:

Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with

each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines.

at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.

9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!

14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!

19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!

Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Marc is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.

Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.

Thank You! …Kathleen

 For Your Mobile Calendar – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

Feb. 25 – Marc Bergeron of Masciarelli Wines

March 4 – Susan Richards (Our new staff-member and resident wine e

Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!

 We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.

We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service

Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455

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THIS SATURDAY, Feb. 18, 2 – 4 pmCOMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH CHRIS HOFFMAN OF OZ WINES, FEATURING 2 NATURALLY FERMENTED NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FROM MUIR IN DENMARK Oz Wine Company is a fine wine, cider, and spirits import & wholesale company based in Massachusetts. We champion the farming families and faces who carefully tend their crops, and unapologetically make products of distinction and character. (Owner Andrew Bishop)

Cincinnato Castore, Lazio, Italy, Varietal: Bellone Alc. 13%

The Cincinnato winery, founded in 1947 and named after the ancient Roman senator and farmer Cincinnatus, is a small co-operative (126 growers, with a total of 250 hectares of vines), located an hour south-east of Rome near the town of Cori, uses native grape varieties to produce flavorful, distinctive, well-made wines. The wine is named Castore after the mythical twins Castor and Pollux, the archeological remains of whose temple enriched Cori’s heritage. Straw yellow in color, Castore has a delicate fruity nose, luscious texture and juicy acidity and flavors of honey, citrus, and tropical fruit.

Pairs well with pasta and seafood. $ 14.99

Winzer Krems Grüner Veltliner 2021, Kremstal, Austria, Varietal: Grüner Veltliner, 12 Alc. %

Wine growing in and around Krems can be traced back more than 2,000 years. Due to the mild climate, the quality of the soil, and the local wine growers’ hard work, Krems and the Wachau developed into Austria’s best wine-growing regions. Winzer Krems is one of the most significant producers and the most successful exporter of estate bottled quality wine in Austria. The estate is owned by 900 winegrowers who grow their grapes on 2.570 acres in Krems and the surrounding wine- growing regions. The Winzer Krems Grüner Veltliner pours greenish yellow. On the nose it has an herbal and slightly peppery citrus scent with hints of gooseberries and lychee; on the palate it is strong, spicy, vibrant, and beautifully balanced with a fine acid structure.

Pairs well with sushi, shellfish, grilled chicken. $14.99

Mas de Libian “Bout d’Zan” Côtes-du-Rhône, Southern Rhone, France, Varietal: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah Alc. 13.5%

Mas de Libian is situated in the village of Saint-Marcel d’Ardeche in the southern Rhone Valley. The farm has been in the Thibon family since 1670; today the winemaking is presided over by Helene Thibon, who took over in 1995. The estate consists of 25 hectares of vineyards and 8 hectares of “nourishing” land planted in olive trees, vegetable and flower gardens, and grains to support the organic and biodynamic viticulture. Mas de Libian began its biodynamic farming in 2005 and was certified by Demeter shortly afterward. Bout d’Zan is grown on clay-limestone soils; all grapes are hand-harvested, fermentation is powered by native yeasts, and the wine ages for 9 months in large oak barrels. Dark ruby-red in the glass, the wine has aromas of black cherries, chocolate, and spice. Mouth coating and chewy in texture, it has flavors of plums and blackberries with a hint of vanilla. It is tannic and spicy with a long finish.

Pairs well with lamb, Mediterranean dishes. $19 .99

Barrique Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California, Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 13%

Barrique’s Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir encompasses cool-climate vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Carneros AVAs. The blend also includes fruit from the Roses Estate Vineyard on Olivet Road, which is near icons like Martinelli. Once harvested, the fruit is gently transferred by gravity to open-top fermenters, where it was fermented with 33% whole clusters for added depth and structure. The resulting wine balances brightly focused and intriguing fruit, with velvety yet firm tannins and lovely acidity. Deep red in the glass, the nose is full of ripe huckleberry, cedar, and vanilla spice. The texture is plush with a broad mouthfeel. Flavors of blackberry compote, fig jam, and caramelized sugar round out a long finish.

Pairs well with pork, stews, and mushroom dishes. $24.99

Muri Drinks, Copenhagen, Denmark

Muri Drinks is obsessed with flavor and relentless in its pursuit of a quality beverage that is complex and deeply satisfying, with or without alcohol, and with changing perceptions around the no- and low-alcohol space. Founded in 2020 by Murray Paterson, a UK expat living in Copenhagen, Muri is pushing the realm of possibility in non-alcoholic drinks through fermentation, foraging, and blending. Muri is informed and inspired by the gastronomic community in Copenhagen, particularly the city’s expertise in fermentation techniques. Muri crafts naturally non-alcoholic beverages without the aid of dealcoholization —a process that can strip flavor as well as alcohol— or the addition of flavor or coloring agents. Although the beverage is inspired by wine, Murray didn’t want to create a drink that was merely imitating something else. Muri is exclusively made with natural ingredients of verified provenance and utilizes ancient techniques to craft their natural, non-alcoholic drinks. Each batch is hand-made in their Copenhagen workshop in limited runs.

Muri Drinks Nuala

Muri’s red wine alternative is called Nuala, which means “beautiful” in Gaelic. It is a still, red beverage that blends a series of short fermentations to achieve its bright, gulpable profile. It is a cuvée of fermented blackcurrant piquette, red currant, French oak-aged kombucha, sloe berries, keemun tea, chamomile kefir, and fig leaf and pine kvass. The base of this blend is a blackcurrant piquette (fermented with pichia kluyveri yeast) which provides a structure of juicy fruit and tannins. This base is mixed with red currant juice, water kefir macerated with chamomile flowers, black tea, supernatant kombucha (which uses the liquid byproduct of brewing yeast production), kvass infused with fig leaves for texture, and pine needles. The drink is then macerated in French oak barrels to add depth and complexity. Nuala shows tart red berries, light tannins, and balanced acidity. Juicy and fresh, it has gentle forest-floor aromatics with tart red fruit, pine, fig, oak, and mushrooms on the nose, bright red acidity, and a gently tannic grip.

Serve slightly chilled. Pairs well with charcuterie, cheese, and ceviche. $32.99

Muri Drinks Passing Clouds

Passing Clouds is a sparkling cuvée of fermented gooseberries, quince kefir, jasmine tea, and woodruff and geranium kvass that blends a series of short fermentations to achieve its fresh, sparkling profile. Gooseberries are fermented with pichia kluyveri yeast before being enriched with organic gooseberry juice. The gooseberry wine lends acidity, and fermentation by pichia kluyveri yeast provides aromatic floral notes. Quince water kefir lends the fruit-forward palate, and organic, cold-brewed jasmine tea accentuates the aromatics. Finally, caramel malt is inoculated with sourdough starter and then infused with geranium and foraged woodruff to lend autolytic, toasty-brioche notes found in Champagne. The various layers are blended together in stainless steel tanks before being carbonated. Passing Clouds is dry, complex, and floral; sparkling and refreshing with bright acidity and a heady nose of flowers, honey, and ripe fruits.

Serve chilled. Pairs well with aromatic dishes, seafood, white rind cheese. $34.99

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