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

 For Your Mobile Calendar – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

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

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.

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

savourwineandcheese.com

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

And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including Rockport Brewing’s black lager, Steel Derrick. 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 Chris 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. 18 – Chris Hoffman of Oz Wines Feb. 25 – Marc Bergeron of Masciarelli Wines Continuing to offer 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 .1455savourwineandcheese.com

THIS SATURDAY, Feb. 11, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH GORDON ALEXANDER, OWNER OF TERROIR WINES

GORDON ALEXANDER, WINE MERCHANT & OWNER, TERRIOR WINES, works directly with winemakers here and abroad, innovators that cherish their land, producing wines expressing the sense of place with minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar. Most are organic, some biodynamic, all sustainable. Wines that are as unique and individual as their makers. 

Lauverjat Moulin des Vrilleres Sancerre 2018, Nantes France

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Alc. 1.25%

The Anneau family has been producing wine in the Nantes region for four generations. They now own 30 hectares around the remarkable 17th-century Château de La Vrillère in the village of Chapelle-Basse-Mer. The Chateau itself was declared a French Historic Monument in 2001. Grapes are hand-harvested, then gently crushed using a pneumatic press. The white Moulin des Vrillères Sancerre is a blend of grapes from different Sauvignon parcels. It pours a beautiful pale clear yellow color. It carries notes of herbs and gooseberries on the nose. Medium-bodied, crisp and dry, it has flavors of smoky minerals, juicy tangy citrus and pink grapefruit on the finish.

Pairs well with seafood, spicy food, and Japanese cuisine. $19.99 for 375 ml bottle

Balnea Verdejo 2020, Valladolid, Spain

Varietal: Verdejo Alc. 14.5%

Balnea’s vineyards are located in La Seca, in the south of Valladolid, on a high altitude plateau. The soil is rich in limestone with a gravel sublayer beneath. The low fertility of the soil and the scarce rains combine to produce low yields of highly concentrated grapes. The Continental climate, with extreme temperature differences between day and night, is the reason for the unique balance achieved in these grapes. Harvest is done 100% manually. Fermentation takes place at a very low temperature – 9 degrees F for 8 weeks. (Industry standard in this region is 15 degrees for 1-2 weeks.) This technique is unique to this winery and contributes to the structure and aromatics of the wine. Only native yeasts are used. Careful battonage is carried out to maximize contact with the lees. Maria Jesus Hernandez, one of the few female winemakers in the region, is Balnea’s winemaker. Maria’s family have had vineyards for many generations, but Maria is the first winemaker in the family. Her verdejo, made from 25+ year old, estate grown vines, is clean with citrus and herbal notes on the nose, and a creamy and delicate body.

Pairs well with shellfish, salads and spicy food. $14.99

Diamant de Loire Chardonnay, Loire France

Varietal: Chardonnay Alc. 11.5%

Joseph Verdier founded a negociant firm in 1927 in Nantes. In 1965 the firm affiliated with Groupe Tallian, a large Bordeaux domaine and negociant firm, which provided capital for Verdier to build their own vinification and bottling plant in Montreuil-Bellay in the heart of the Loire. In the mid-1990’s, Verdier bought a bottling center in Saumeur, which is their main facility today. This facility is Ecocert-certified as part of Verdier’s move toward fully organic viticulture and winemaking. Today Verdier produces some 8 million bottles annually and sells in 30 countries. It is one of the most important producers of Loire wines at the intersection of quality and value. The wines under the Diamant label are pure, precise and great examples of varietal clarity. The Chardonnay is full of fruit notes. It has minor hints of tropical fruits (banana and pineapple) followed by crisp apples and citrus, along with great minerality. All this is nicely balanced with a fine structure that you can feel in the mouth in a long and elegant finish.

Pairs well with oysters, fried/grilled chicken and seafood. $14.99

Castro Ventosa Bierzo Mencia Joven, Bierzo, Spain

Varietal: Mencia Alc. 14%

Castro Ventosa was founded by the Perez family in 1752 and the family has owned the estate ever since. The Perez family owns 75 hectares of Mencía vineyards in Bierzo, making them the biggest owners of this varietal within the Bierzo D.O. The Bierzo appellation is made of 5,000 hectares with 2,500 planted with white varietals and 2,500 planted with Mencía; there are 5,000 landowners within the appellation. Raúl Pérez, who now runs the winery, is a figurehead for Bierzo wines in Spain. Castro Ventosa produces three different Mencía; Valtuille, El Castro de Valtuille and El Castro de Valtuille “Joven Mencia.” Mencía is indigenous to Bierzo, and some suspect that it is an ancient clone from Cabernet Franc. When it comes to the grape Mencia, Raul Perez is obsessive; no detail is overlooked in his quest to accurately express the purity of true Mencia in the region. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and then left in oak vats for 3 months, the wine produced is fresh and without a ton of oak characteristics despite the malolactic fermentation. On the nose, herbal notes mix with wild berries. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and fruit forward with notes of graphite and good acidity.

Pairs well with venison, poultry, or veal. $17.99

Vivier Pinot Noir 2017, Sonoma Coast, California

Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc.14.5%

A Burgundian by birth, Stephane Vivier grew up in Meloisey, a village of about 300 in the canton of Ladoix-Serrigny, near the ancient Burgundian capital of Beaune. There, Stephane was first introduced to wine and winemaking at the feet of an elderly neighbor whose family had been making wine for centuries. After obtaining degrees in viticulture and enology from Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, Stephane worked in Switzerland, Sonoma and New Zealand. Vivier returned to Sonoma in 2002, and today, he is one of the United States’ most noted practitioners of the art of Pinot Noir. The nose of his Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is an earthy mix of Asian spice, violet, and rose petals with hints black cherry and mocha. On the palate, the same complexity of flavors returns with layers of delicate red fruit, floral notes and touches of a gentle earthiness and minerality.

Pairs well with pork, duck, veal or lamb dishes. $42.99

Nomade Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Varietals: Cabernet Franc Alc. 14%

Trained as an engineer, Tomas Achaval spent his early career working with multinational corporations across the globe. Eventually selected by LVMH to manage Moet & Chandon’s operations in Argentina, he fell in love with the world of wine, and soon decided to make his life’s passion his life’s work. Under the Nomade brand, Achaval has collected a group of vineyards from some of Argentina’s finest terroirs. He quickly zeroed in on the Uco Valley as some of the finest terroir in Argentina. The Valle de Uco is a key winegrowing region in the province of Mendoza. An hour’s drive south from the city of Mendoza, it is home to some of the region’s finest vineyards and is sometimes referred to as “the Napa Valley of Argentina.” The Nomade Cabernet Franc is hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention. It has a floral

nose with hints of fresh herbs. On the palate, it has medium-high acidity that is a good balance with dark fruit flavors, and notes of plum and pepper.

Pairs well with goat cheeseburgers, roasted pork. $14.99

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

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 Gordon Alexander 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. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Owner, Terroir Wines

Feb. 18 – Chris Hoffman of Oz Wines

Feb. 25 – Marc Bergeron of Masciarelli Wines

Continuing to offer 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

View their full menu online at www.mymagcafe.com

20 Lexington Ave Gloucester MA
978-526-0443
Open Daily 7am-8pm
Dine In, Take Out & Delivery

THIS SATURDAY, January 28, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH GARY BALLARD OF MS WALKER

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirit bottler, and a national supplier. They serve restaurants and retail shops throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Gary Ballard of MS Walker has been with us many times and is always a favorite! He has many years of experience, first in the restaurant business and now in the wine business. He has travelled all over the world with the distribution companies he has represented, so feel free to ask questions! He is very knowledgeable and engaging.

WINES

Novellum Chardonnay, Rousillon, France

Varietal: Chardonnay Alc.13%

 Chardonnay shows up in some remarkable places but few as breathtaking as the Roussillon, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. From vineyards just a stone’s throw from the beach and within view of the historic Mont Canigou, Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage have created Novellum, a refined, aromatic and elegant Chardonnay that is aged in tank and neutral French barrels. This is an area of Roussillon where Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage have some Chardonnay planted near the Mediterranean that makes a remarkably complex and mineral version of the variety. A small percentage is aged in barrel – usually less than 30%. The remainder of the wine is aged in tank on the lees of Viognier. The 2020 Novellum Chardonnay has a medium gold hue as well as a rich, powerful bouquet of caramelized lemon, honeyed almonds, candle wax, and toasted bread. Rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, and balanced, it is one of the best values in Chardonnay that you can find.

Pairs well with seafood, roasted chicken and creamy polenta. $ 14.99

Merlin Mâcon la Roche Vineuse 2019, Burgundy, France

Varietal: Chardonnay Alc.14.5%

Olivier Merlin and his wife, Corinne, began in 1987 by renting 4.5 hectares. Since then, Olivier has been buying the property in stages as well as adding new vineyards such as those in St Véran. Olivier has established a reputation as one of the region’s most dynamic growers, a reference point for the Mâconnais. The whites demonstrate his exceptional winemaking talents, and the potential of “lowly” appellations. They are frequently taken for Côte d’Or wines if tasted blind. The single-vineyard wines, including Mâcon-La Roche Vineuse, get 18 months barrel-ageing with 30 to 50% new wood. This old-vine cuvée is fermented and aged for the first year in oak, before moving to tank to avoid drying out. The nose is surprisingly serious, with some spicy oak reduction. It’s quite peachy and rounded initially on the palate, before a pleasing salinity arrives and tightens up the finish. It’s best to drink from now until 2025.

Pairs well with sushi, shellfish, and grilled chicken. $ 25.99

Kloster Neustift Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige, Italy

We have two selections from this southern Tyrolian winery. As archaeological finds prove, viticulture has been practiced on the sheltered slopes of the Isarco Valley for well over 2500 years. The Kloster Neustift is one of the oldest active wineries in the world, producing wine since 1142. Through donations, foundations, purchases and exchanges, the monastery acquired a sizeable portfolio of vineyards over the centuries; to this day the monastery is surrounded by vineyards. However, since the monastery was temporarily dissolved at the beginning of the 19th century, not all the vineyards are owned by the monastery. But the growers still deliver most of their grapes to the monastery, where they are processed into expressive wines in the monastery’s own winery. White and red wines that come from their own vineyards, whose fermentation and subsequent maturation take place only in steel tanks, in order to maintain the characteristics of fragrance and freshness that have always distinguished the region.

Kloster Neustift Abbazia di Novacella Kerner

Varietal: KernerAlc. 13.5%

Kerner is grown as a frost-resistant grape variety especially at higher elevations in the Val Venosta and Isarco Valley. This cross between Schiava (Vernatsch) and Riesling owes its name to the German poet Julius Kerner. The sleek, spicy white also reveals itself to be poetic in the glass when its subtle tones of nutmeg emerge from the abundance of aromas and its fine, fruity bouquet reveals the great potential of this wine. The Novacella Kerner is greenish yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines are present on the nose. It is very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.

Pairs well with fish, spicy dishes, and vegetable dishes. $24 .99

Kloster Neustift Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Nero

Varietal: Pinot Nero Alc.13%

The Pinot Noir or Nero grape is considered one of the noblest red grapes worldwide and is another variety that belongs to the so called “international” grapes of French origin, but widely cultivated around the world. Pinot Nero is a difficult grape to grow and wine to make, and it is a challenge for every winemaker with results varying from vintage to vintage and area to area. The Pinot Nero is a grape variety very sensitive to the terroir, producing different interpretations depending on where the grapes are grown and the land and soil characteristics. In Italy, the grape is cultivated in the north, mainly in Trentino Alto Adige. The Novacella Pinot Nero is brick-red in color. A nose with aromas of sour cherries, red berries, plums, and forest floor is followed by an elegant, velvety, and juicy palate.

Pairs well with charcuterie, salmon, and mushroom risotto. $ 25.99

Bodegas Mas Que Vinos, Ercavio Tempranillo Viñas de Meseta 2017, Toledo, Spain

Varietal: Cencibel (Tempranillo) Alc.14.5%

Some very impressive wines have been coming from Spain recently, such as the bottles coming out of Bodegas Mas Que Vinos – arguably one of the country’s hottest producers right now. Bodegas Mas Que Vinos beautifully demonstrates what great shape their country’s wine scene is in right now. The winery has been running since the 1850s with the Rodriguez family at the helm. However, the new millennium called for a serious update of the way the winery was run. So Gonzalo Rodriguez, along with two friends, set up a new Mas Que Vinos winery. The three established new vineyards and improved the old ones and are producing modern Spanish wine from the amazing native grape varietals that flourish on their sun-baked land. This Tempranillo is a lot more fruit driven than most, with silky tannins due to careful winemaking and no use of oak. On the nose it has aromas such as violets and fresh berries, hints of chocolate and white pepper spice. The palate is pure, soft and very well balanced with a touch of creamy texture followed by a spicy finish. It’s one of those wines that will be perfect on its own but will also match well with food.

Pairs well with roast beef, garlic chicken, and prosciutto. $14.99

La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2018, Rioja, Spain

Varietals: Tempranillo Alc. 14.5%

One of the oldest wine collectives in Spain, five Basque and Rioja-based vine growers created “Sociedad Vinicola De La Rioja Alta ” in July of 1890. A year later the company changed names to La Rioja Alta, and they’ve been producing classic Spanish wines for over 120 years. Over a century of winemaking experience certainly teaches you something as La Rioja Alta is garnering some incredible press. Their young and fresh red 2018 Viña Alberdi, already a Reserva (Crianza in Spain), matured in oak barrel for two years, in new barrels for the first year and in aged barrels for the second year. 2018 was a year of lower alcohol and more freshness in the wines, and they thought the wines were not designed for the long haul; so, they didn’t produce any other wine; the only wine from 2018 is Viña Alberdi! It has a pretty nose of raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, vanilla and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied with round tannins, a creamy and fruity-chocolatey character on the mid-palate, and a supple finish with excellent length. Tangy acidity. 100% Tempranillo. It has the potential to age.

Pairs well with cured meats, grilled chicken, and roasted lamb. $25.99

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

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 Gary Ballard 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!

January 28 – Gary Ballard of M.S. Walker

Jan. 30 – Feb. 6 – Savour Closed for Winter Break

Feb. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Owner, Terroir Wines

Feb. 18 – Chris Hoffman of Oz Wines

Feb. 25 – Marc Bergeron of Masciarelli Wines

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

Savour Wine and Cheese

76 Prospect St.

Gloucester, Ma 01930

978 282-1455

www.savourwineandcheese.com

Magnolia Cafe – Dine In, Take Out & Delivery, Open Daily 7am-8pm

Open Daily 7am-8pm Breakfast Daily Until 11am

Dine In, Take Out & Delivery

View our menu or online order at: www.mymagcafe.com

978-526-0443

20 Lexington Ave Gloucester, MA

THIS SATURDAY, Jan. 21, 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 classic, focused Sancerre and a remarkable Chianti from the vineyards of Rufina near Florence, Italy. Come join us on a beautiful fall day and celebrate the season!

 WINES

Spineto Maremma Toscano Bianco 2021, Tuscany, Italy

Varietal: VermentinoAlc.13.5%

Maremma, in Southern Tuscany, ishome to rolling hills of olive groves, vineyards, forests, fields of poppies and cornflowers, fishing ports, and of course, the stellar Sangiovese red grape. It’s not just red wines, though, that come from this region. Be ready to be amazed by its white wines such as this made from the unique Vermentino grape. Erik Banti has been producing wines in the Maremma Toscanaregion in the south-west of Tuscany for decades. With a love and passion for native Italian and classic French grapes, he has created his Spineto. Herbal aromas leap from the glass and draw you into flavors of peach, citrus, and a hint of apple on the structured finish.

Pairs well with shellfish, baked or grilled fish, and pasta with clams. $ 14.99

Gerard Fiou Sancerre Terroir Silex 2021, Loire, France

Varietal: Alc.13%

Marked by its charming hilltop village in the easternmost territory of the Loire, Sancerre is famous for its vivacious, citrus-dominant Sauvignon blanc. Variations in topography—rolling hills and steep slopes from about 600 to 1,300 feet in elevation—with great soil variations, contribute to the variations in character in Sancerre Sauvignon blancs. Flint (silex) soils close to the village of Sancerre produce particularly perfumed and age-worthy wines. Domaine Gerard Fiou is a family Estate created several generations ago by Gerard Fiou’s ancestors. Since taking over, Gerard Fiou has been developing his property by taking care to limit the yield of his vineyard and to respect the ecosystem of the grounds moving toward biodynamic methods. The 2021 Sancerre Blanc, Terroir Silex, opens with a clear and elegant, very aromatic yet refined bouquet with aromas of white and yellow tropical fruits (passion fruit) as well as a hint of cassis, fresh nettles, and crushed flint stones. Medium-bodied and with clear, well-defined fruit,this is an elegant, stimulating, and fruity Sancerre that finishes with tart grapefruit and lime bitters and ripe but refreshing, perfectly integrated acidity.

Pairs well with shellfish and spring salads. $ 29.99

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

Reserve de Bonpas Côtes-du-Rhone 2020, France

Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, CarignanAlc.13%

Located near Avignon, at the heart of the Rhone Valley, the fortified stronghold of Bonpas has watched over the safe crossing of the Durance River along the historic route that once linked Rome with Avignon. The estate marks the gateway to the southern Côtes-du-Rhône appellations. Its sophisticated, elegant wines embody the terroirs and varietals of this famous region through their power and fruitiness.Typically thought of as a baby Chateâuneuf-du-Pape, the term Côtes-du-Rhône actually doesn’t merely apply to the flatter outskirts of the major southern Rhône appellations, it also includes the fringes of well-respected northern Rhône appellations. The region offers some of the best values in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds. Red wine varieties include most of the Chateâuneuf-du-Pape varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise, as well as Carignan.The Bonpas Côtes-du-Rhône pours a deep ruby red. The nose is expressive, with notes of fresh red fruit. On the palate, it is a warm, powerful wine combining flavors of mild spices, black olives, and stone fruits. Ample and supple, with velvety tannins.

Pairs well with grilled meats and fresh goat’s cheeses. $14 .99

I Veroni Quona Chianti Rufino 2018,

Varietal: Sangiovese Alc.15%

In the Middle Ages the vineyard and farmland of I Veroni formed part of the extensive feudal estates in the Arno valley of the Conti Guidi family. The present farm buildings are a blend of centuries-old structures and contemporary additions. The first stone wine fermentation tank was built in 1809. Parts of this are still visible in the original cellars. The estate passed from the Guidi family to the Modigliani di Rufina family in the early 19th century. At the beginning of the 20th century it was bought by Carlo Malesci, whose family still owns it today. The name I Veroni is derived from the wide terraces surrounding the farm where many years ago tobacco leaf and grain from the Arno valley was dried. Today I Veroni is a specialized, certified organic winery, located in the Chianti Rùfina area about 10 km from the city of Florence. The vineyards cover 15 hectares and 20 hectares are planted with olives. Three clones of Sangiovese planted in the late 1990s make up this superb family estate Riserva. Tile red in color, the nose is redolent of forest floor, earthy notes of leather and tobacco leaf, smoked meats, and dried black fruits. The palate is ripe and piquant, with berry fruit, sour cherry and plum notes, along with chocolate tannins, savory spices like nutmeg and clove, cedar, and black pepper. It’s beautifully balanced, retaining a refinement and elegance despite its big structure.

Pairs well with cured meats, a prime rib roast, and pasta with meaty tomato-based sauce.$ 27.99

Dead Canyon Ranch Red Blend 2017, Horse Heaven Hill, Washington

Varietals: 50% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 3%, Petit Verdot, 2% Mourvedre Alc. 14%

For over 125 years, Mercers have been stewards of the same land in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills. In 1972, they planted the first wine grapes in the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Now, their vineyards span 12,000acres along the Columbia River. Dead Canyon Vineyard bears the name of the topographical landmark on which it resides. Grapes are planted along both canyon edges, about three miles south of the original Mercer family farmstead. The site has two distinct aspects because it is planted on both canyon edges, and thus has both a north and south face. The Dead Canyon Ranch Red Blend has aromas of blackberries and blueberries explode from the glass with notes of plums, currants, cherries along with hints of smoke and vanilla. The Cabernet really adds some backbone, and the wine finishes smooth with fine round tannins, great mouthfeel and a long velvety finish that seems to last for minutes.

Pairs well with grilled beef or pork, short ribs and meaty stews. $17.99

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

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

 For Your Mobile Calendar – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

Jan. 21 – Harry Zarkades – Main Street Wines

Jan.28 – Gary Ballard – MS Walker

Feb. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Owner, Terroir Wines

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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

Savour Wine and Cheese

76 Prospect St.

Gloucester, Ma 01930

978 282-1455

www.savourwineandcheese.com

Kids Eat Free With The Purchase Of An Adult Entree

Open Daily 7am-8pm

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Dine In, Take Out & Delivery

978-526-0443

20 Lexington Ave Gloucester, MA

SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2-4 PM

JOIN US FOR A COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING WITH STEVE SCHRAM, PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF GREEK WINES, HOGSHEAD WINE CO.



A hogshead is a large cask of wine. References to “hogsheads” were commonly found in colonial America as a standard measure of taxation for wine and other beverages. It now refers to a specified volume equaling 63 U.S. gallons. Hogshead Wine Company is a well-connected, fresh distributor composed of industry veterans which serves the best restaurants and the finest wine shops throughout Massachusetts. They appreciate tradition in the vineyard and seek to represent growers and importers who embrace this same philosophy – the encouragement of time-honored techniques and minimal intervention.

Steve Schram is a passionate expert on everything Greek in wine. He is responsible for introducing Greek wines into Massachusetts more than 2 decades ago and has been enthusiastically representing them since. Come meet him and share stories, travel experiences, questions, and wine!

WINES

2021 Monemvasia Laludi, Peloponnese

Varietal :Moschofilero Alc.13%

The label, influenced by Greek folkloric art, as well 20^th-century modernist painters like Greek Expressionist and Cubist artist Yiannis Moralis, seeks to express “the connection to the land, the sharpness of the landscape, the intense sun and the wildly aromatic, seductive, and flowery tone of the wine.” Laludi comes from the word “Las,” which was one of the most ancient towns of Ladedaimonia, eventually called the Mani Peninsula. The root “Las” is still present in the modern Greek language, and this wine aspires to describe with its aromas, the qualities of this historic land. The vineyards grow on a 700-mountain plateau in Arkadia, in central east Peloponnese. Expect jasmine, rose-petal, and mouth watering citrus, with a mineral packed backbone.

Pairs well with Asian-inspired cuisine. $19 .99

Edanos Aegialia 2021, Aegialia,Peloponnese

Varietal: Malagousia Alc.12.5%

Edanos is a family winery founded in 1975 by George Ligdopoulos, with vineyards growing upwards of 800 meters, on mountainous slopes in eastern Aegialia, in the village of Kalamias. It’s run by the second generation of estate growers and winemakers who also source grapes from neighboring growers. Edanos is just across a mountain ridge and to the east of Tetramythos, and the Tetramythos winemaker, Panayiotis Papayiannopoulos, consults on all their wines. The varietal Malagousia is quintessentially the gateway white to all things expected in white Greek wines; lovely and accessible with stone fruit, and peach in particular, wrapped within a lively acidity thanks to the cool climate and the breezes of the Corinthian gulf. Organically made from grapes grown in limestone soils, and fermented in stainless steel, with the result being a brilliantly aromatic and fresh white wine.

Pairs well with sushi, shellfish, and roasted beet salad. $17 .99

Tetramythos Roditis 2020, Patras, Peloponnese

Varietal: Roditis Alc.12.5%

From two brothers, Aristides and Stathis Spanos, and winemaker Panayiotis Papayiannopoulos, the wines from Tetramythos, located in the mountains of northwestern Peloponnese, are organic, with the intent to express the unique terroir of Aigaleias. The vineyards rise to elevations of 1,000 meters, providing a brilliant diurnal shift, which ensures wonderful aromatics, taut tension, and the purity of grace. The wines from Tetramythos are made from free-run juice, are unexpectedly affordable, and as the brothers practice biodynamic practices, the white wines are harvested, pressed, and bottled on flower days, and the reds on fruit days. Roditis is made from limestone soils, and is deliciously characterized by white fruit and citrus, and lovely acidity. A quintessential food wine, both refreshing and pure, with a hint of salinity, and a delicate herbaceous nuance.

Pairs well with rich roast chicken, glazed lentils rich with herbs. $14 .99

TetramythosAgiorgitiko2021, Patras, Peloponnese

Varietal: Agiorgitiko Alc.13%

With fruit coming from a single vineyard situated upwards of 700 meters, this is an Agiorgitiko intensely aromatic on the nose, with violet, cherry and a little raspberry and spiced plum. that combines both fresh and mature elements. Velvety and soft mouth sense with intensity and elegance, a delicious and fruit forward rendition of this noble grape. An incredible value. 

Pairs well with lamb shanks with red sauce, roasted vegetables. $ 14.99

Vaeni Naoussa Xinomavro 2018, Naoussa, Macedonia

Varietal: Xinomavro Alc.12.5%

Vaeni Winery, located in Episkopi, just outside the appellation of Naoussa, is one of the most highly progressive and powerful wine producing co-operatives in Greece. The co-operative counts 200 experienced vine growers who are driven by their profound love for quality wines. That vital human factor, combined with the use of advanced technology, can guarantee the quality of the wine. By definition, Vaeni appellation Naoussa wines are made with 100% Xinomavro, an indigenous variety dominating northern Greece. Vaeni vinifies 50% of wine production in Naoussa, and organic practices ensure integrity and polish in the wine, which offers harmonious and well-structured tannins, earthy and fruit forward aromatics, a warm mouth sense, balanced acidity, red fruits, and a hint of spice and forest floor. A lighter style of red with characteristics similar to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. Well-structured and easy to drink, and equally tempting with food.

Pairs well with spanakopita, seared pork loin. $14 .99

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 Steve 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!

Jan. 21 – Harry Zarkades – Main Street Wines

Jan.28 – Gary Ballard – MS Walker

Feb. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Owner, Terroir Wines

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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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Savour Wine and Cheese
76 Prospect St.
Gloucester, Ma 01930
978 282-1455
www.savourwineandcheese.com