“A vineyard’s terroir is what makes each wine unique. It is everything that contributes to the distinction of a vineyard plot. It determines which grape varieties will thrive there. The best winemakers help the grapes to express their uniqueness, without technical intervention or heavy processing.”
” Terroir Wines is dedicated to the principle that place matters. We work with winemakers around the world that cherish their land, produce wines that express the sense of place, and that work with minimal intervention in the vineyard and the cellar. Most are organic, some biodynamic, all sustainable. Our wines are as unique and individual as their makers… and their terroir.”
Gordon Alexander
WINES
Stift Klosterneuburg Grüner Veltliner Brut NV, Austria
Varietal: GrünerVeltliner Alc.12%
The Klosterneuburg wine estate was founded in 1114, when, as legend has it, during the wedding, his bride’s wedding veil was blown off by a gust of wind; Leopold vowed to build a monastery where the veil was found. That spot became the Klosterneuburg Monastery, a religious and cultural center, and the location around which Stift Klosterneuburg has been making wines for more than 900 years. In the modern era, Stift Klosterneuburg is a pioneer in sustainability and climate protection; in 2009 it became Europe’s first carbon-neutral winery. The Grüner Veltliner Brut pours nearly clear with frothy, medium-sized bubbles. Aromas of green apple, pears, and lemon zest mingle with a subtle white pepper note. On the palate, pear and apple mingle with peaches and give way to a dry, yeasty finish. Pairs well with seared tuna and sushi. $19.99
When winemaker Carol Shelton was 6, her mother developed an “identify the scent” game using herbs and spices out of their kitchen cabinet. It quickly became apparent that Carol not only possessed a great sense of smell, but that she was remarkably adept at figuring out the new smells as the game evolved. As Carol recalls, “it was probably the beginning of my path into the wine industry.” After an Enology degree at UC Davis, Carol worked for more than 20 years for several legendary winemakers. In 2000, at the urging of her husband, Carol decided to start her own winery. Carol continues to meticulously handcraft her wines with creativity and passion. Her Wild Thing label denotes that the wine is produced using the wild yeasts found on organically grown grapes. The Coquille Blanc is a complex alternative to the more one-dimensional white varietal wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, aromas of spicy pears, white peaches, and marzipan, mix with a touch of honeysuckle perfume. In the mouth it is crisply dry yet creamy, round and full-bodied, with nice almond paste on crisp-yet-juicy pear fruit. Pairs well with Thanksgiving sweet potato dishes and seafood in creamy white sauce. $29.99
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 are mixed 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
Quinta do Ribeiro Santo Tinto Riserva
Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz, Alc. %12.5
The Quinta do Ribeira Santo is an ancient property once belonging to the Catholic Church and featuring one of the few perennial streams in the area, the Holy River, the Ribeira Santo. Owner and winemaker Carlos Lucas has over 25 years experience in the cellars of Portugal, Spain, and southern France. His father bought and renovated the hacienda and vineyards of the ancient Quinta do Ribeiro Santo property in the Dao wine region, a mountainous territory, mostly on a high-altitude plateau surrounded by the higher mountains of the Serra da Estrela, Serra do Caramulo, and Serra da Nave in 1995. He handed the reins to Carlos in the 2000s. Carlos now makes complex and compelling wines from the indigenous varieties planted on the property. Pinha Tinto Reserva is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz. Destemmed and fermented in stainless, then racked over to 225l French
oak barriques to finish fermenting, racked into oak for an additional 9 months ageing before bottling. Deep red color with touches of purple, black fruit and spices, from pepper to vanilla. Velvety and long. Ages well. Pairs well with Cuban-spiced pork and beans, barbequed beef, Gruyere cheese, black beans and lentils. $19.99
Bernard Magrez L’Aurore de Gascogne Le Douceur de Vignes, Gascony, France
Varietal : Gros MansengAlc. 12%
Gascony is the region in southwest France that sweeps south from the Bordeaux region down to the Pyrenees Mountains and the Spanish border. The Cotes de Gascogne appellation is slightly inland, nestled behind the pine forests of Les Landes, 5,000 square miles of former marsh, moor and dune-field that was stabilized with maritime pine tree plantations in the early 1800s. Born in Bordeaux in 1936, Bernard Magrez left school at 16 to begin trading wine. Over the decades, he has built a formidable firm owning no less than forty-three individual domains, including several of Bordeaux’s most famous Crus Classes. In fact, he is the only individual to own 4 separate Cru Classe Chateaux. Today Magrez has properties now all over the world, and a yacht racing team. At Magrez’ estate in the Cotes de Gascogne, he produces two wines, both made from 100% Gros Manseng. The dry version is a classic Cote de Gascogne, dry, crisp, and clean. The Aurore de Gascogne Le Douceur de Vignes, however, is his masterpiece from this estate: lightly sweet, with heady floral aromas and a long delicate finish. Pairs well with a lunchtime picnic, afternoon fruit and cheese board, or to accompany a cheese selection after dinner. $17.99
Georgian Legend “Qvevri” Rkatsiteli Amber, Kakheti, Georgia
Varietal: Rkatsiteli Alc. 13.5%
Georgian Legend LLC was founded in 2011 to craft fine Georgian wines and brandies. The company’s goal is to protect, preserve and promote Georgian culture and its deep traditions of unique wines and top-quality brandies. One of the unique aspects of traditional Georgian winemaking is that it’s been at the vanguard of “natural winemaking” for 8000 years. Open-top fermentation with natural yeasts; almost no physical or chemical manipulation; minimal racking and no need for filtration… basically no sulfites added to the reds and a bare minimum for the whites. This wine, from the Tsinandali zone in Kakheti, is completely naturally made, using the ancient Qvevri method of fermentation in deeply-buried Qvevri (large fired-clay amphorae lined with beeswax), allowing for a long, slow fermentation and gentle, controlled oxidation to create the unique tangy style of amber wine. In the glass, the wine is a medium-amber color. It has notes of fresh fruit and herbs, and a long, tangy, mineral-driven finish. It is a perfect introduction to amber (or orange) wines. Pairs well with salads, meat barbeque and other meat dishes of Caucasian and Central Asian cuisine. $21 .99
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager and a smooth, refreshing kolsch from Rockport Brewing.
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 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. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
For Your Mobile Calendar – July
Savour Wine Tastings!
Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines
Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines
Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour
December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines
Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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
2020 Rouchard “Les Argile à Silex” Cabernet Franc, France, 13% Alc. – $25.99
2020 La Font de Notre Dame Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Rasteau, France, 15% Alc. – $23.99
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Semi-Grand tasting 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
Nov. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting
Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines
Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines
Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour
December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines
Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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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
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MIKE MCCANN OF HOGSHEAD WINES
Mike McCann, based in Fairhaven, MA, is a Fine Wine Industry Veteran of nearly 40 years. He started in Retail Wine Sales, followed by decades in Wholesale Sales, Importing and Wine Marketing; Mike has managed and worked with Great Wineries from all over the Globe. Mike’s on-going goal, throughout his entire career in the Wine Business, regardless of Country of Origin or Price point, is to always find good value. Mike is the Portfolio Manager of Hogshead Wine Co., a small Fine Wine Distributor, based in Weymouth, MA.
Hogshead Specializes in well made, hand crafted, smaller production Wines from unique Growing regions all over the World. These items are often slightly “off the radar,” due to their limited nature and certainly fun to discover and share!
WINES
Cantine Jasci Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Varietal: Trebbiano, Alc. 13.5%
Located on the hills that rise 250 meters above sea level from the Adriatic Sea just above the seaside resort town of Vasto in Abruzzo, the Jasci family has been growing grapes and producing wine for three generations. In the early 1960s, Pasquale and Maria turned the focus of their farm to growing grapes and to producing estate wines. In 1980, their son Giuseppe made the prescient choice to convert the farm to organic, becoming one of the first ten wineries in all of Italy to be certified. The family wasn’t on the cutting edge, rather Giuseppe’s wife Irma had been suffering from health problems that doctors couldn’t solve. As the farm was converted to organic, her health problems were resolved. Forty years later, Cantine Jasci continues to be a leader in the production of organic wines. Jasci is one of a growing number of small producers who have turned Abruzzo into a great source for exciting wines. Its Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is made out of the high-quality Trebbiano Abruzzese grape, rather than the more run-of-the-mill Trebbiano Toscano. Straw yellow, this elegant wine has gentle peach and yellow plum flavors that are not too dry. This form of Trebbiano grape produces attractively light and fresh wines, when left to shine following fermentation and lees ageing in stainless steel. Pairs well with antipasti, pasta with pesto, lightly smoked meat, and ham.$15.99
Sepp Grüner Veltliner, Vienna, Austria
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner Alc. 12.5%
Zum Martin Sepp is a small restaurant and inn located in Grinzing, a little town on the northern outskirts of Vienna. Michael Martin produces wine for the inn at Weingut Martinshof, their winery in the Weinvirtel. For generations, the region has supplied wine almost exclusively for the Viennese market, with little or no export to other countries or even other parts of Austria. Martin is one of the most dedicated winemakers you’ll find. His passion for the Grüner Veltliner grape is boundless, and he turns that passion into some of the freshest and tastiest Grüner around. The wine is made using organic practices and aged in stainless steel. It is light and lively on the nose with great citrus fruit aromas. There are bright green apple fruit notes mixed with great minerality and a vibrant acidity. The finish is crisp and clean. Pairs well with salads, shellfish, and fried chicken. $21.99 (1 liter)
Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Les Caillottes, Loire, France
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Alc.% 12.5%
The Roger family descends from a long line of winegrowers from the village of Bué. The first written mention of the name dates back to the 17th century. Until the 1960s, generation after generation practiced mixed farming and animal rearing — the husband would look after the vines while the wife would care for the goats. Jean-Max Roger took over the 4 hectares of vines that his parents had left to him in the early 1970s. With his wife, Nicole, they focused on the vineyards and developed the estate to make it what it is today. In 2004, sons Thibault and Etienne joined their father at the family estate. This Sancerre is a blend of grapes from plots in the villages of Sancerre and Vinon that fully expresses the stony calcareous “caillottes” terroir it hails from. Fruity freshness, finesse, vivacity, and minerality characterize this wine. It is expressive, combining notes typical of the varietal (rhubarb, broom),floral (hawthorn), and fruit (grapefruit, lemon). Starts off bold on the palate offering dense structure and well-balanced acidity with lemony accents. The long finish is evocative of fresh fruit. Pairs well with crustaceans, shellfish, raw or cooked fish, poultry, goat’s milk and blue cheeses. $39.99
Bobal Estenas, Utiel-Requena, Spain
Varietals: % Alc. 13.5%
Vera de Estenas Bobal, located in Utiel-Requena, Spain was founded in 1945 by Francisco Martinez Bermell. Vera de Estenas has been crafting wines from their 47 hectares of estate fruit in Utiel-Requena, the home of Bobal. Situated at 800m elevation at the mouth of the Estenas river near the foot of the Sierra del Remedio mountains, the vineyards run northwest to southeast along a broad swath of calcareous clay soils. The brilliant diurnal shift in temperature, from high heat during the day to chilly temperatures at night helps to preserve acidity in the grapes. The result is a medium-bodied wine made with native yeasts, with bright black and red fruits, spice, and minerals, with balanced acidity. Fermented in concrete tanks, and aged for 8 months, 1/2 in used oak, 1/2 in concrete tanks. All organic practices. Pairs well with turkey, smoked meats, rabbit, Manchego cheese, and Paella. $15.99
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand
Varietal: Pinot Noir, Alc.14 %
Auntsfield Estate’s original vineyard was established in 1873, and was the first colonial winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. Auntsfield is renowned for producing hand-crafted, high-quality Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. All the grapes the winery uses grow in the vineyards they own. The 2020 single vineyard Pinot Noir pours a deep ruby. Rich black cherry and plum fruit mingles with violets and complex savory aromas of dark chocolate, almonds, and cigar box. On the palate, this wine is silky and full, with flavors of ripe berry fruit and dark plum. Powerful yet refined tannins gives a plush texture with seamless length. Wonderfully composed and drinkable now, it can be aged up to 10 years. Pairs well with veal, coq au vin, roasted pork loin, or prime rib. $39.99
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager and a smooth, refreshing kolsch from Rockport Brewing.
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram.
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 Mike McCann 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. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
For Your Mobile Calendar – July
Savour Wine Tastings!
Nov. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting
Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines
Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines
Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour
December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines
Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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
We have a wonderful tasting for this Saturday, featuring the impressive wines of Cape Classics from South Africa, featuring my favorite white and red varietals, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. While glorious in their place of origin, these wines obtain a purity and depth in South Africa unique to their own terroir. Come join us and Tori as we celebrate and enjoy these treasures.
Cape Classics
Behind every farm, winemaker, bottle and grape lies an untold story. Collectively, we discover these tales and share them with our customers. Demanding authenticity, Cape Classics operates the “old-fashioned” way, with relationships and social responsibility at the forefront of our business. The wineries we represent embrace sustainable eco and social practices, doing their part to help preserve lands for future generations while improving the human condition now. Our wines are expressive, crafted with passion and perspective, and delivered with the same hallmark levels of service and professionalism since 1992.
WINES
Bayten Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Town, South Africa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 13%
The Bayten estate is situated on east-facing slopes of the Constantia berg mountain, just south of Cape Town
and a few short miles from False Bay. This cool-climate coastal area is renowned for elegant white wines that possess an intense minerality. Bayten was established in 1769, when Arend Brink purchased the farm, built a manor house and began planting vines. The property changed hand many times over
the years. In 1981, the Mueller family purchased the estate and began to replant the vineyards and restore the estate to its former glory. Current proprietor Lars Maack constructed a modern wine cellar featuring state-of-the-art winemaking equipment and a temperature controlled barrel maturation area with a capacity of 3,000 barrels. Today Bayten has earned a reputation as the source of some of South Africa’s most exquisite, mineral-tinged white wines. The Bayten Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and zesty with textbook aromas and flavors of green fig, gooseberry, and lime. Grassy herbal notes are supported by elegant underpinnings of mineral and chalk. Pairs well with oyster, fresh crab, simply grilled fish. $14.99
Raats Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Chenin Blanc Alc.13%
Founded in 2001, Raats Family Wines is focused solely on crafting world class Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, best known as the premier grapes of France’s Loire Valley. The boutique winery has quickly established itself as a New World leader in the production
of these two varietals, garnering tremendous critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Proprietor and winemaker Bruwer Raats firmly believes that South Africa’s proliferation of older Chenin Blanc vineyards provides a unique opportunity to craft terroir-driven wines that serve as international benchmarks for the varietal. The Raats Old Vine Chenin is rich and intense and strikes a perfect balance between elegance and power. It exhibits luscious flavors of honeyed pear, fig, and citrus, with concentrated, mouthwatering minerality. Appealing hints of ginger and spice carry through on the lengthy finish. Pairs well with roasted vegetables, charcuterie, seafood. $27 .99
Kanonkop Kadette, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 14%
The Kanonkop Estate is often referred to as a South African “First Growth.” The fourth-generation family farm, presently run by brothers Johann and Paul Krige, has been owned and operated by the Sauer-Krige family since the early 1930s.The name Kanonkop is derived from a “kopje” (small hill) on the property, from which a cannon was fired in the 17th century to announce the arrival of the Dutch East India Company’s trading ships at Table Bay. Upon hearing this signal, local farmers would load their wagons and set off for the harbor to barter their produce. Situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, Kanonkop encompasses just over 247 acres of vineyards at altitudes of 195–395 feet above sea level. Cooling breezes from False Bay provide natural “air conditioning” for the vineyards, which are planted predominantly on decomposed granite soils of Clovelly and Hutton. The Kanonkop Kadette shows opulent aromas of blueberries, plums, and red currants. Underlying hints of dried herbs and subtle oak spice add further complexity. The tannins are finely textured and add a sturdy framework to support the plush fruit core. Concentrated flavors of blue and blackberries, combined with delicate acidity, creates a classic Stellenbosch red blend with a lengthy, dry finish. Pairs well with steak, lamb, grilled burgers. $17.99
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Alc. 14%
While Raats is best known for their sublime Chenins, winemaker Bruwer Raats also crafts scant quantities of an exquisite Cabernet Franc that shows the heights this under-the-radar grape can achieve in the hands of a master. For Bruwer, crafting wines under his own label means that he doesn’t have to worry about shareholders or catering to a market, or to keeping within a cellar’s style. He values the freedom to craft something he believes in. The Raats Dolomite has an enticing nose with its perfume of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender, and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves, and star anise. The palate is dominated by brambly dark berry fruit, black cherries, and spice, with a lovely savory character and a streak of graphite. The palate is complex and layered, with silky, fine-grained tannins, distinct minerality and mouthwatering acidity. Pairs well with steak, barbecue, spicy sausage. $24 .99
Taaibosch Crescendo Red Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa
In the mid 1990s the property that would become Taaibosch began producing its own wines under the name Cordoba. These wines quickly gained fame, and by the late 1990s, Cordoba had become a cult brand and an icon of South Africa. At the time, it was the first Cabernet Franc-driven Bordeaux blend to be produced in South Africa. Unfortunately, in the early 2000s the cellar was made dormant and wine production under the Cordoba name stopped. In 2016, the Oddo family of France purchased the property, rejuvenated the vineyards, and built a new state-of-the-art cellar. (The Oddo family also owns Piton Sancerre and Vallon des Glauges domains in France).The Oddos named the property Taaibosch and quickly began the farm’s conversion to organic. Minimalistic intervention is applied throughout the winemaking process. The cellar system is gravitational to allow for gentle handling of the grapes and primary juice throughout the initial phase of vinification. This gives the wines a refined tannin structure characterized by balanced tension and longevity, not only in taste but also in terms of aging ability in bottle. Crescendo is a Bordeaux blend defined by Cabernet Franc. Crescendo is a reflection of the terroir from which its grapes originate and is characteristic of wine made in Stellenbosch. Notes of white pepper, clove, and red berries give this wine delightful aromatics. The tension in the wine lends itself to an elegant finish, bringing together the various elements in a gentle fashion resulting in an elegant, polished wine. Pairs well with roasted pork, beef stew, grilled lamb. $39 .99
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager and a smooth, refreshing kolsch from Rockport Brewing.
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram.
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 Tori Jackson 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. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
For Your Mobile Calendar – July
Savour Wine Tastings!
October 21 – Tori Jackson – MS Walker
October 28- Mike Cannon – HogsheadWines
Nov. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting
Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines
Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines
Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour
December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines
Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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
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)
WINES
Avinyo Petillant, Catalonia, Spain
Varietals: Muscat de Frontignan, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Alc. 10.5%
Avinyo is a Cava producer in the Penedes region of Catalan, and they also produce this dry vi d’agulla, the Catalan term for a wine bottled with a little natural effervescence retained from the winemaking process. This vibrant and refreshing wine, lower in alcohol, is the traditional summertime drink of the Penedès region. Petillant is made with a blend of two organically farmed, estate vineyards. Finca La Guardia is the highest, most rugged vineyard on the property at 350 meters; here muscat de Frontignan was planted in 2003 in the stony calcareous-clay soils. Macabeo and xarel-lo are grown in the Finca Can Fontanals vineyard, planted from 1978 to 1988. This fresh, slightly fizzy white showcases heady aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossoms. Delightfully crisp and fresh on the palate, the finish is dry and mouthwatering. Great as an aperitif. Pairs well with salads, seafood, white meats. $19.99
Casa di Monte Biancospino, Tuscany, Italy
Varietals: 85% Trebbiano, 15% Malvasia, Alc. 12%
Though there have been grapevines on the land that makes up Casa di Monte since the 1920s, and the current owners purchased the vineyard in 1973, it was only in 2000 that Casa di Monte agricultural company was formed. Today, the company has 35 hectares for the production of red and white IGT wines and Chianti, Chianti Montespertoli, and Chianti Classico wines, and 7 hectares of specialized olive groves for the production of extra virgin olive oil, all of which are sustainably farmed. The Biancospinois is made from selected Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. It has a straw-yellow color with greenish reflections, and an aroma of apple with a hint of fresh citrus and herbs. On the palate it is fruity, with good acid and a clean, dry finish. Pairs well with pasta, lean fish, cured meats. $14.99
Volker von Donabaum Grüner Veltliner, Burgenland, Austria
Varietal:Grüner Veltliner, Alc. 12%
Volker Donabaum, the founder of Volker Wines, has been in the wine industry practically since birth. He grew up on the Donabaum family estate in the Wachau in Austria, where the family has been making wine since 1833. Volker worked several harvests in Austria before working as an assistant winemaker in California, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, Oregon, and Canada. Grüner Veltliner is the most important autochthonous grape variety in Austria. It became widespread during the 1950s,and today this variety is most heavily planted in Niederösterreich and northern Burgenland. The von Donabaum Grüner is organically grown, and spends 5 months fermenting on lees with native yeast. It has mineral, chalk, lime-zest, and golden-apple notes, with zesty-acidity and elegance. It is clean and crisp, with a nose of freshly cut grass, green apple, and white peach. On the palate, it is lean and mineral-driven, with flavors of slate, lemon peel, and white flowers. Pairs well with salads, Asian food, and seafood. $17.99
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, mushroom dishes. $24.99
Chateau Ponzac Maintenant ou Jamais, Cahors, France, Varietal: Malbec, Alc. 13%
Château Ponzac was founded in 1998, when Matthieu Molinié took over his family estate after earning his degree in viticulture and oenology. After getting the same degree, his partner, Virginie, joined him two years later. The Molinié family has been living in the village of Carnac-Rouffiac since the 14th century and is inextricably linked to the local vineyards and winemaking traditions. Château Ponzac covers 28 hectares of vineyards in the Cahors appellation with vines that average 25-years-old. The wines reflect the terroirs that are typical of the area, featuring marl/limestone and clayey soils. Ponzac’s vineyards enjoy cool nights from their ideal location on the Cahors plateau, which helps confer an original style on their wines: medium bodied, yet fresh and long on the palate, with a vibrant expression of dark berry fruit. Their Maintenant ou Jamais pours a deep red color, has aromas of red fruit on the nose with hints of plum. On the palate, it is smooth with blackcurrant flavors, rounded tannins, and just a touch of acidity. Pairs well with steak, lamb, and dark-meat poultry. $ 18.99
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager and a smooth, refreshing kolsch from Rockport Brewing.
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 Hoffman 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. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
For Your Mobile Calendar – July
Savour Wine Tastings!
October 21 – Tori Jackson – MS Walker
October 28- Mike Cannon – Hogshead Wines
Nov. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting
Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines
Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines
Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour
December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines
Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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
Charles River Wine Company brought a forty-foot container full of largely pre-sold French wines to Massachusetts on September 10, 2004, and delivered its first orders four days later.
“Over the years we have developed a well-balanced portfolio of fine wines. It is global in reach with American wines well represented. We hold to our original intentions, continuing to grow a manageable company that competes successfully with the state’s larger competitors. We have focused on fine wines and used our group’s buying and selling skills to become an important resource to the best restaurant and store buyers of Massachusetts.” (Peter Sagansky – owner)
Arik Colbath has been with Charles River Wines for many years and has decades of experience in the industry. He has a passion for the boutique, small-production wines in the Charles River portfolio and will share with us some of his favorites.
Aniello Soil Blanco De Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina
Varietal: (White) Pinot Noir, Alc. 13.5%
Argentina’s cool climate Patagonia region is a combination of jagged mountains, plateaus, snow, rivers, plains and sea. The eastern bank of the upper Río Negro region is carpeted by sandy, loamy soils. The constant breezes and low relative humidity help keep the Aniello vineyards pest-free. The resulting wines are considered more elegant and refined than many of the more common, warm-weather wines from the Mendoza area. Aniello produces this white wine, Blanco de Pinot Noir, by gently pressing the fruit with minimal skin contact. The wine is then fermented in concrete tanks with indigenous and inoculated yeasts. 10% of the wine is aged up to five months in French oak. Stone fruit and floral aromas on the nose are followed by a rich, yet crisp, mouthfeel. Pairs well with risotto, grilled tuna, souffles. $19.99.
Boutinot Tiger Horse Old Vine Cinsault, Western Cape, South Africa
Varietal: Cinsault, Alc. 14%
Cinsault has been overlooked for so long in the Cape, but it is a grape variety Boutinot has been championing for years. The vines are mostly 65-year-old bush vines from hidden corners of the Cape. No irrigation is used on the vineyards and very little crop control is needed due to the age of the vines naturally restricted yield. The climate is perfect for viticulture with the low rainfall in summer months, tempered by cool afternoon breezes and the cold winters allowing the vines to rest and to build up reserves. All grapes are picked by hand at optimal phenolic ripeness, followed by a fermentation using delestage, which brings a lower concentration of tannins and a higher concentration of esters, key compounds that contribute fruitiness. The result is a wine that is full of juiciness. Bright, expressive and gently savory on the nose, with a vibrant ruby color. On the palate there is fresh pomegranate flavor and acidity, savory gamey notes, and a bright, cherry fruit. Pairs well with Asian duck dishes, carpaccio of tuna, beef or game. $14.99
Foxglove 2017 Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California
Varietal: Pinot Noir, Alc. 13.7%
Bob and Jim Varner are best known for the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir they produce under the Varner label, but with Foxglove they have produced one of the great value labels made in California. The Foxglove wines are selected from several sites located in the Central Coast. The warm climate and ocean add a burst of fruit with freshness. The use of oak is minimal yet adds some spice. Ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit leads the way, backed by juicy acidity, hints of autumn leaves and sweet smoky spice. The 2017 Foxglove Pinot Noir Central Coast is made from pinot noir clones pommard and 777 sourced from a hillside vineyard in Santa Barbara County, 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean at 600 feet elevation that has sandy, loamy soil. Medium-bodied, it has aromas of brambly black cherries that dominate on the palate. These cherry characters are flanked by subtle notes of cola, baking spice, tobacco, and herbs. Tannins are soft and the finish is long. Pairs well with pork, roast turkey, mushroom dishes. $22.99
Chateau Sainte Eulalie Plaisir d’Eulalie, Languedoc, France
Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Alc. 14.5%
Chateau Sainte Eulalie is located in the Minervois region of France’s Languedoc, midway between Narbonne and the Medieval town of Carcassonne. The snowy peaks of the Pyrenees can be seen on the horizon and Narbonne and the Mediterranean lie 45 minutes to the south. The estate is comprised of 34 hectares on terraces 200 meters above the town of La Liviniere. Long regarded as the finest section of Minervois, La Liviniere has now been recognized as an official “Cru de Languedoc” and is entitled to its own appellation. The stony soil of clay and limestone is planted with Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault, with an average age of 25 years. The domaine also includes some century-old Carignan vines and 70 year-old Grenache. Viticulture is organic and is Certified Sustainable. Brilliant deep purple-ruby in color, the Plaisir has a nose of bright red and black fruits, and a hint of licorice. The palate is dense with silky smooth tannins. Full, round, and smooth, it is a very easy drinking wine. Elegant finish with lasting fruit and slightly spicy note. Pairs well with cassoulet, lamb, roast venison. $18.99
Peñalolén Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Alc. 14.5%
The Maipo Valley is Chile’s most famous wine region. Set in the country’s Central Valley, it is warm and quite dry. Alluvial soils predominate but are supplemented with loam and clay. The climate in Maipo is best suited for ripe, full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon (the region’s most widely planted grape). The 2018 Peñalolén Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a very strong vintage and is a great value at this price. Full-bodied, and offering mouth-coating assorted dark fruit, its plush mouthfeel and supple tannins makes this a sensory experience, with some spicy earth tones adding complexity and intrigue. Pairs well with grilled steak, burgers, portabella mushrooms, and hard cheeses like gouda or cheddar. $ 24.99
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-ownedbrewery in Salem and a crisp new lager and a smooth, refreshing kolsch from Rockport Brewing.
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram.
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 Arik Colbath 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. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
For Your Mobile Calendar –
Savour Wine Tastings!
Sept. 30 – Arik Colbath – Charles River Wines
Oct. 7 – Chris Hoffman – Oz Wines
Oct. 14 – Max Murphy, Owner Tozi Imports (Mexican)
October 21 – Tori Jackson – MS Walker
October 28- Mike Cannon – Hogshead Wines
Nov. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting
Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines
Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines
Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour
December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines
Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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
THIS SATURDAY, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 – 4 PM, COMPLIMENTARY
FINE WINE TASTING with Mike Guinard of Village Wine Imports
WINES
Maison Olivier Tricon 2020 Chablis, Chablis, France
Varietal: Chardonnay, Alc.12.5%
Raised in a farming and wine growing area, Olivier Tricon has worked in various French regions, then as a cellar master on the family estate. In tandem, he worked as a broker, which led to him setting up his own wine merchant’s business. In 1998, Olivier purchased this estate — and thanks to excellent vineyards and knowledge, these wines will offer some of the best values in Chablis. This Chablis is made from 100% Chardonnay, from 20-year-old vines, sustainably grown on Kimmerigean limestone and vinified entirely in stainless steel. The result is a pleasantly austere amalgamation of green apple, under-ripe pear and a firm mineral backbone punctuated by crushed seashell and steel. Brilliant pale yellow with green tints. Lovely nose combining citrus fruits, acacia, and mineral notes. Ample attack flowing into a well-structured, ripe, rounded and concentrated palate where well-integrated freshness adds depth. Pairs well with seafood platters, tempura, and goat cheese. $34.99
Le Meurger 2022 Chardonnay, Macon, France
Varietal: Chardonnay, Alc. 13%
The Le Meurger name stems from the word “meurs” (walls), constructed to mark out a property, or built along the edges of plots from stones extracted from the fields. The walls were called “murgers” or “les meurgers.” The wines are great examples of the terroir behind the walls in this Burgundian vineyard. The Chardonnay grapes for Le Meurger wines are grown on the hillsides of Macon, around the Vire-Clesse area. The soils here have a higher amount of limestone than most of the region, giving the grapes a more elegant style, and lending the wine a slightly more mineral edge on the finish. Light citrus aromas of lemon and pear are enveloped with acacia honey. Citrus follows onto the palate, where lemon and lime give way to a floral honeyed finish. Pairs well with shellfish, crab cakes, chicken. $22.99
La Pietra del Focolare Augusto Colli di Luni,
Varietal: Vermentino, Alc.13%
La Pietra del Focolare is located right in the heart of that territory that gave birth to the small and prestigious DOC dei Colli di Luni. The company, founded in 1995, is located on the plateau between the hills of Castelnuovo Magra and Lunion, the winding southeastern side of the Liguria region. This small business project was born from the great passion for nature and viticulture of Stefano Salvetti and Laura Angelini. Augusto is a Vermentino that epitomizes the Colli di Luni tradition. It comes from the lowest vineyards of the D.O.C. with clayey and fresh soils, which surround the historic Villa of Colonel Archime de Casani, within an enclave, sheltered from the cold north winds and pleasantly tempered by the sea breeze. The wine is characterized by a straw yellow color with faint greenish reflections. On the nose there are notes of wild white flowers and of aromatic herbs, together with hints of pear and apple. On the palate it is fine and easy to drink but compelling, with good body. Pairs well with seafood, pasta with pesto, and ratatouille. $29.99
Vrac, or “envrac” translates to “bring your own bottle.” In many French villages, locals will bring bottles or jugs to a nearby winery and fill them up with an easy-drinking wine to use as their house wine. Vrac Cotes du Rhone is made from fruit grown in the southern Rhone valley; 90% of the fruit is de-stemmed, with the remaining 10% left as whole clusters. Fermentation occurs in open concrete and stainless-steel vats. After pressing, the wine is aged in steel tanks. In the old-school approach, a Cotes du Rhone red wine would almost always have seen some barrel ageing — the same barrels sometimes used for too many vintages — leaving the opportunity for brettanomyces or other bacterial life to flourish and become part of the aromatic profile, often described as barnyard. But in the new school of winemaking, every attempt is made to capture the freshness of fruit while leaving room for the stony minerality to show through, so no oak is used at all. The result is a delicious, fresh wine that delivers a true sense of place. Pairs well with lamb, venison, pork. $16.99
Celler Comunicais located in the town of Falset, 370 meters above sea level in a dry, Mediterranean climate. Vineyard age ranges from 25 – 85 years. Patri Morillo and Pep Aguilar were not born into the world of wine. They did find it though, and 10 years after working in other people’s vineyards, Pep and Patri now have their own estate project. For years, the wine style in Montsant has been chasing that of Priorat, but Pep and Patri have their own style. Leaving the wine unoaked, they offer the 3 most important details in a wine: soil, fruit, and vintage. Their Montsant is more akin to the Cru Beaujolais and Northern Rhone. The wine is a snap-shot of the estate. It depicts the estate’s soils of decomposed granite and climatic conditions which are slightly less severe than those of the rest of the area. Suc de Sauló translates from Catalan to mean “juice of granite.”Fresh blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry flavors offset by an intense mineral line and incredibly smooth fruit tannins. There’s a touch of thyme and bay to the palate, but this is anything but rustic. Comunica Garnacha Carinyena is the estate wine of Mas d’en Cosme, made from roughly equal portions of Garnacha and Carinyena, and a touch of Syrah (10%). It’s fermented with indigenous yeast and lots of whole bunches, and raised entirely without oak to preserve the bright fruit and incredible texture inherent in the wine. Comunica shows fresh blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry flavors offset by an intense mineral line and incredibly smooth fruit tannins and a hint of thyme and bay to the palate. Pairs well with beef brisket, roasted pork, smoked turkey. $24.99
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Mike 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
Sept. 16 – Augusto Gabriel with wine of Portugal
Sept. 23 – Mike Guinard – Sales Manager, Village Wine Imports
Sept. 30 – Arik Colbath – Charles River Wines
Oct. 7 – Chris Hoffman – Oz 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
THIS SATURDAY, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2 – 4 PM, COMPLIMENTARY
FINE WINE TASTING with Paige Farrell of Hogshead Wines
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.
The owners of the Montazi vineyard and Maysara Winery are committed to capturing the true expression of the land and conveying it through their wine. They practice low-impact, holistic farming methods in their certified biodynamic vineyard and carry this philosophy into the cellar, where their biodynamic winemaking practices produce elegant wines that maintain the harmony between fruit and earth. Their sparkling rose made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes is balanced, with high tension acidity and minerality. The fine bubbles keep the aromatics tight with a clean finish of dried cranberries, pomegranate and wild strawberries.Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with lobster, schnitzel, chocolate. $37.99
Trizanne Signature Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Cape South Coast, South Africa
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Alc. 13%
It may be working harvests in Alsace, Bordeaux, the Rhône, and the Douro that caused Trizanne Barnard to choose specific sites based on which grapes would be most suitable for the soil and climate. She is always looking for freshness, uniqueness and contrast, which she has found for Sauvignon Blanc in the cooler temperature vineyards of Elim, at the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Trizanne has made this wine since 2013, showcasing a fresh, tank fermented style. This Sauvignon Blanc has vibrant notes of passion fruit, pear, sweet melon and citrus. There is a distinct mineral presence from this cooler climate. A beautiful salinity runs through the wine. Pairs well with oysters, fresh crab, simply grilled fish. $19.99
Storm Point Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
Varietals:Chenin Blanc, Alc.12.5%
Winemaker Mick Craven explored vineyards of the Western Cape of South Africa searching for sites speaking to the soul of this incredible place. Made from grapes from multiple vineyards in Swartland, a weathered landscape known as the Cape of Storms. This project was started as a collaboration focused on giving consumers a great insight into what the Swartland can do with varieties that work so well in the climate and soils. This Chenin Blanc has stone fruit and citrus notes, with a splash of salinity. The palate is bright, with herbal undertones, and typifies the region and grape. Its finish is mineral driven. Pairs well with grilled shrimp, pork chops, turkey.$19.99
The owners of the Montazi vineyard and Maysara wines believe in holding vintages until the wine is fully evolved, rather than releasing chronologically. They believe each vintage is unique and should mature on its own timeline. The 2015 Pinot Noir was fermented with 100 percent native yeast and underwent malolactic fermentation. It was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (10% new, 90% neutral). Violet and cherry aromas on the nose lead to raspberry, blackberry, black tea, and fresh cracked pepper on the palate and lengthy tannins on the finish. Pairs well with dark fowl, grilled meats or salmon, and caramelized vegetables. $39.99
The unruly landscape and intense growing season of the Swartland is the bedrock for this wine. The grapes for the wine come from three vineyards in the area: Paardeberg (Cinsault 50%, and Syrah), Malmesbury (Cinsault 50%), and Riebeek Valley (Carignan). The wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged for 9 months in neutral barriques (60%) and stainless steel (40%). Raspberry, black cherry, and crushed Herbes de Provence make up the bouquet on this wine. The palate is vibrant, with fresh, flavors of plum and orange zest. Smooth tannins lead to a refined finish. Pairs well with gilled mushrooms, charcuterie, grilled meat. $19.99
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Paige 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
Sept. 9 – Paige Farrell – Hogshead Wines
Sept. 16 – Augusto Gabriel with wine of Portugal
Sept. 23 – Mike Guinard – Sales Manager, Village Wine Imports
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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
THIS SATURDAY, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2 – 4 PM, COMPLIMENTARY
FINE WINE TASTING with Savour’s Susan Richards.
Susan Richards has had a lifelong interest in and love of wine and knew that someday she would turn her passion for wine into a second career. In 2018 Susan began to make that dream a reality and while still working full-time in healthcare completed the Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits and Level 3 Award in Wine.
To gain practical experience Susan worked for the Tasting Company, running wine tastings, and Westport Rivers Winery as a wine educator and salesperson. In 2020 Susan achieved the Certified Specialist of Wine credential from the Society of Wine Educators and is currently a candidate for the Master of Bourgogne Certificate from the Wine Scholar Guild.
Today, Susan is a wine sales consultant at Savour Wine and Cheese in Gloucester, MA, and recently launched her own company, Always Sharing Wine, through which she offers private wine tastings, wine education, and wine and food writing. Susan has published over 50 articles for the online magazine “Recette” and currently writes for “NapaValley Life” Magazine. Susan loves helping customers with food and wine pairing for any occasion. Her passion for and knowledge of wine is infectious. We are so pleased to have her on our team!
WINES
Westport River Winery, Westport, Massachusetts
We’re pouring three wines from Westport River Winery, which is on the southeast coast of Massachusetts and is owned and operated by the Russell Family. They have been producing wine since 1986. On 80 acres of farmland near the Westport River, Westport River produces approximately 10,000 cases of wine a year, including their signature traditional method sparkling wines, whites, reds, and vermouth.
This Mayflower Rosé has a powerful aromatic nose of orange
marmalade, toast, strawberry jam, and bread dough. It is rich and toasty, with bright notes of cherry, strawberry, tangy mandarin orange and yellow peach. With its clean and lingering flavors, it is reminiscent of classic aged Champagne, finishing with a touch of nutty sherry and caramel. Powerful, mouth-filling fruit flavors are nevertheless crisp and balanced. Pairs well with richer foods such as garlic sausages and charcuterie. $36.99
Mayflower Pinot Gris
Varietal: Pinot Gris Alc. 12.6%
Aromas of white peach, ripe yellow apple, and sweet anise hint at the complexity of this wine. Smooth, balanced, and rich, this Pinot Gris takes advantage of grapes grown on Long Island to produce a classic example of this popular grape variety. Ripe, unoaked, textured, and silky on the finish. Pairs well with quiche, shellfish, spicy Indian and Asian cuisine. $27.99
Silk & Spice is a tribute to the spirit of adventure shown by the
Portuguese navigators who explored the globe in the 15th century and discovered the commercial silk and spice routes. Silk Route celebrates its namesake and is a smooth, ruby-colored red wine with aromas of red fruit, white chocolate, and vanilla. It has a finish that is both silky and smooth. Pairs well with cured meats, lamb, pork. $14.99
Evesham Wood Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 13%
Nestled on a lower terrace of the Eola-Amity Hills’ eastern slope in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this 13 acre-estate vineyard was planted in 1986. The soils are primarily basalt-derived volcanic and very well-drained, thus yielding pinot noir with great structure and at the same time aromatic and with finesse. Evesham Wood obtained organic certification in 2000. In addition, the winery is a charter member of the Deep Roots Coalition, an advocacy group for wines produced exclusively from non-irrigated vines. Since 2005 Evesham Wood has been associated with the international organic/biodynamic organization, “Renaissance des Appellations,” whose members are required to adhere to rigid organic and quality standards. Their Willamette Valley Pinot Noir has dried strawberry and dried orange zest on the nose, as well as ash. It is medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and slate, stone, and bark undertones to the subtle fruit. Pairs well with grilled salmon, roast pork, coq au vin.
$27.99
2019 River Flatts Red
Varietals: 80% Marquette, 20% Petite Pearl Alc. 13.5%
As the grape growing culture of Massachusetts matures, new
hybrid grape varieties are being developed specifically for a
North American climate, and Westport is at the forefront of
these efforts. One grape variety they are having success with is
Marquette. This hybrid grape, genetically a grandchild of Pinot Noir, has been bred to withstand cooler northern climates and disease pressures. River Flatts Red is a blend of Marquette with Petite Pearl, another recent hybrid that brings a splash of Italian personality to the wine. The result is a wine with a fruity nose, a touch of autumn leaves, citrus rind, and a lovely bouquet of spice (cardamom and nutmeg). The wine is full of bright red cherry and fresh blackberry fruit flavors. Medium bodied yet quite refreshing, it needs a few minutes to open up to its full potential, but once it does it is lively, fresh, and food friendly. Pair with pizza, pasta with red sauce, and burgers. $29.99
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Susan 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
August 26 – “Semi-Grand” tasting with 4 tables (32 wines)
Sept. 2 – Susan Richards – Savour’s wine expert
Sept. 9 – Paige Farrell – Hogshead Wines
Sept. 16 – Augusto Gabriel with wine of Portugal
Sept. 23 – Mike Guinard – Sales Manager, Village Wine Imports
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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
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Semi-Grand tasting 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
August 26 – “Semi-Grand” tasting with 4 tables (32 wines)
Sept. 2 – Susan Richards – Savour’s wine expert
Sept. 9 – Paige Farrell – Hogshead Wines
Sept. 16 – Augusto Gabriel with wine of Portugal
Sept. 23 – Mike Guinard – Sales Manager, Village Wine Imports
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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
Turn up your weekend vibe at Beauport Hotel’s Sunset Sessions this Saturday with tickets now on sale for August 26th!
Featuring live DJ entertainment from 617 Events, we are the only place in Gloucester featuring a 21+ evening rooftop sunset viewing party with stunning views, lively tunes and savory cocktails. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub!
Looking to elevate your experience? We are also offering limited VIP Premium Ocean View Lounge Seating for up to four guests on the Rooftop including a bottle of Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut (inclusive of gratuity, tax and Eventbrite fees) so that you can start the evening off celebrating with bubbles!
Our limited VIP General Admission starts at $25* and are now on sale!
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITHANTHONY SCIARAPPA OF CAROLINA WINES
Anthony Sciarappa, from Carolina wines, has been in the industry for several years, coming to Carolina wines from years as a restaurant chef. He therefore is well-versed in food and wine pairing, so feel free to ask his opinion on whatever you are preparing for your next culinary feast. Carolina is a division of Martignetti and carries specialty portfolios from some of the great importers, including Kermit Lynch and Louis Dressner.
Kathleen
WINES
Hedges CMS Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley, Washington
In 1989, Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges bought 50 acres on Red Mountain in the Yakima Valley and planted 40 acres of Bordeaux grape varieties, and over the years, wine production has become a family affair: their daughter, Sarah Hedges-Goedhart, is the head winemaker and their son, Christopher Hedges, is the general manager. In 2008 they converted to biodynamic farming, and in 2015 they released the first biodynamic Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington.The combination of grapes in this Sauvignon Blanc produces a wine with a pleasant aromatic character and the 2021 is no exception. Zesty citrus fruit, white peach, gooseberry, touch of dried herbs, pineapple and pear. Lean, crisp, and refreshing it has flavors of pear, citrus, and a touch of baked apple and subtle shortbread. Pairs well with seafood, chicken, green vegetables, pesto.$18.99
André & Michel Quenard 2021 Chignin BlancLes Cristallins, Savoie. France
Varietal: Jacquere, Alc. 11%
Savoie is a land of snow-capped peaks, green rolling hills, wildflowers, and cold, sparkling mountain streams. This region hugs the western Alps, where Michel Quenard and his family farm 22 hectares of vineyards along the steep, rocky slopes of the Coteau de Torméry around Chignin. The limestone scree that makes up this vineyard land, resulting from millions of years of erosion of the majestic peaks of the Massif des Bauges, lends great character to the wines produced here. Michel’s grandfather started the estate in the 1930s but it was not until 1960 that Michel’s father, André, began bottling under their own label. Armed with a degree in viticulture and enology from Beaune, Michel joined the domaine in 1976, expanding vineyard holdings and making improvements to the cellar. Today, he is joined by his son Guillaume. The Jacquere grape features the clean, mineral quality often attributed to pinot grigio, and the grassy, herbal components and citrus of sauvignon blanc (predominantly lemon instead of grapefruit). While very dry, with high acidity, this wine is low in alcohol compared to many other dry white wines, making it very refreshing and drinkable. This Chignin “Les Cristallins” pours a pale yellow. The nose is floral, with citrus notes and a certain minerality. The palate offers tension, freshness, and aromas of flowers and fresh fruit. Serve as an aperitif, or during a traditional meal. Pairs well with asparagus in hollandaise sauce, pan-seared scallops, or fondue. $21.99
Paul O’Brien Winery Roseburg, Willamette Valley, Oregon
We’re pouring two Pinot Noirs from Oregon’s Paul O’Brien Winery. Paul O’Brien is the culmination of 20 years of friendship between two winemakers who share a passion for fine wine, great food, and a gracious life. Dyson Paul DeMara and Scott O’Brien Kelley met while working at Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley. Since then, they have travelled the world’s wine regions learning the old-world traditions and sharing new world techniques. In 2013 the duo came together to start the Umpqua Valley’s first urban winery in the historic Hansen Chevrolet building in downtown Roseburg, Oregon. The winery sources grapes from dry-farmed, hillside vineyards throughout the Umpqua Valley. They have partnered with eight different growers who are dedicated to growing the finest wine grapes for the Paul O’Brien wines.
Oregon Territory 2020 Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 13.5%
The 2021 Pinot Noir is sourced from dry farmed vineyards in the Umpqua Valley and Willamette Valley. Open top fermented with 25% whole clusters, this wine bursts out of the glass with raspberry and Amarena cherry, cocoa spice, and a hint of black cherry. The mouthfeel is silky and elegant, with fine tannins and mouthwatering acidity. $ 19.99
Paul O’Brien Willamette Valley 2020 Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 13.5%
The 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is sourced 100% from the Chehalem Mountains. Fermented with 25% whole clusters to improve structure and lift, this wine exhibits the best the Willamette Valley has to offer.Wild blackberry on the nose brings forth mouthwatering acidity with earthy and floral elements. On the palate, it has a silky texture and a creamy finish. $32.99
These Oregon Pinot Noirs pair well with grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and duck or goose.
Chateau d’Oupia LesHeretiques Pays D’Herault 2021,Languedoc, France
Varietals: 80% Carignan, 20%Grenache, Alc. 12%
The name Les Hérétiques is a nod to the Cathars, a heretical Christian group based in the Languedoc but wiped out by order of Pope Innocent III in 1208 in response to the murder of a papal representative by a Cathar supporter near Minervois. The castle which is the home of Château d’Oupia dates back to this time. Founder André Iché passed away in late 2007. His daughter, Marie-Pierre, currently runs the estate. She has been working since 2008 with oenologist Laurent Batlle, who continues to make the wine “André’s way.” The Carignan vines average 40 years in age, with some of them being over 100 years old. The fruit is sustainably farmed and harvested partly by hand and partly by machine. The Carignan remains in whole clusters and goes through a carbonic maceration in tank. The Grenache is destemmed and goes through a 3-4-week maceration in concrete vats. Fermentation is with selected yeasts. The two varieties are blended and aged in tank. The wine is bottled with a light, non-sterile filtration. Dark ruby in color, the wine has lots of rich, peppery, red and black fruit and a strong tannic structure. Pairs well with turkey, duck, roasted pork. $14.99
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Anthony 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
August 19 – Anthony Sciarappa of Carolina Wines – Martignetti
August 26 – “Semi-Grand” tasting with 4 tables (32 wines)
Sept. 2 – Susan Richards – Savour’s wine expert
Sept. 16 – Augusto Gabriel with wine of Portugal
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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
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MORGAN DOWNS, SAVOUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER AND FRENCH WINE EXPERT
Morgan Downs, our newest Savour staff member and French wine expert will be pouring Saturday. Morgan grew up in Rockport and attended Rockport High School. After obtaining his history degree from Salem State, he went to France and taught English there. In France, he worked in a wine cellar and received his Sommelier certification. He is back in the states pursuing a career in wine, with a strong interest in importing French wines. So come down and say hello and try some wonderful wines from some of our favorite regions, including the Loire and Provence.
WINES
Domaine des Cognettes Muscadet Sèvre et Maine “Sélection,” Loire, France
Varietal: MelonBlanc, Alc. 12%
Brothers Stéphane and Vincent Perraud are the seventh generation of winegrowers continuing the family tradition at the Domaine des Cognettes, in the heart of the small medieval village of Clisson. Passionate about vines and wine, Stéphane and Vincent turned to organic farming, certain that nature does not need chemistry. The soul of the estate is the Melon de Bourgogne, a unique grape variety from which Muscadet is made. Stéphane and Vincent’s cuvées are shaped by the granite and gabbro terroirs that characterize the estate’s wines, by the exposure of the plots, by the age of the vines in each vineyard and by the weather that is different each year. The manual harvest allows selection of the most beautiful bunches, an essential element for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The entire estate is grown organically, without chemical fertilizers, weedkillers, insecticides and synthetic chemicals. The cuvée “Selection of Cognettes” is the perfect example. The nose offers fine and subtle aromas mixing notes of gunflint and candied lemon. On the palate, it is lively and rich, with a slightly sparkling hint and a saline and iodized finish with citrus notes. Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with oysters, sushi, seafood. $17.99
Domaine Franz Chagnoleau 2021 Macon-Villages Clos Saint Pancras, Burgundy, France
Varietal: Gamay Alc. 12.5%
Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau is a small estate run by Frantz Chagnoleau and his wife, Caroline Gon. Frantz has a degree in oenology and cut his teeth working for Olivier Merlin in the Mâconnais. Caroline holds two degrees in agricultural engineering and oenology; she worked at Newton Vineyards in Napa Valley before returning to France to work with Dominique Lafon as head winemaker for Héritiers du Comte Lafon. Since 2013 all of the vineyards have been certified organic. This dynamic duo believe in minimal intervention, which includes the use of only indigenous yeast, as the best way to express the nuances of each unique terroir. Aging is done in mostly large, used French oak, harvest is done completely by hand on a plot by plot basis, allowing each vine to achieve the appropriate balance of sugar and acidity before being picked. They are making micro-quantities of single vineyard White Burgundy from some of the finest Chardonnay terroir in the world. The Clos Saint Pancras has aromas of apple, pear, apricot, lemon, pineapple, kiwi, butter, cream, and vanilla on the nose, and these follow on the palate. Pairs well with grilled chicken, grilled salmon, fried calamari. $25.99
Domaine Tour Campanets, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé, Provence, France
Domaine Tour Campanets is nestled in the hills outside of Aix-en-Provence, surrounded by woods and waterfalls. In this idyllic setting, they make certified organic wine. The domaine takes great care in making this rosé. They harvest the grapes at night to limit oxidation. Then they press the grapes and let the skins spend only a few hours in contact with the juice before fermentation. This short amount of time produces the whisper of a pink hue. This aromatic, refreshing, and light Provence rosé boasts flavors of wild strawberries and other red fruits. It is elegant and refined.
Pairs well with grilled meats, cheese, and desserts. $19.99
Domaine Preignes le Vieux Rouge, Languedoc, France
The Vic family has owned and operated Domaine Preignes le Vieux for over a century, since Jérôme’s great, great grandfather, François Bergon, purchased the property in 1905. Today, Jérôme and his wife, Aurélie, represent the fifth generation of wine growers. The estate is comprised of 340 hectares surrounding one of the oldest châteaux in the region. The château is built on the site of the Roman Villa Preixanum, which dates back to 118 BCE. Remains of amphoras have been excavated from the property, giving proof to the intense winemaking history of Preignes. Jérôme and Aurélie farm 18 different varietals grown on soils of granite, volcanic ash, and basalt, which enjoy a microclimate with maritime influence. Preignes le Vieux’s Réserve du Domaine rouge is a four-grape blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Merlot. The wine pours a deep ruby red in the glass, emitting aromas of ripe red fruits kissed with an earthy, olive note. The palate is medium-bodied, well-balanced, and fresh with flavors of spiced red raspberries that ride a wave of soft tannins and delicate acidity to a long, supple finish. Pair with linguine with tuna Puttanesca Ora Provençal , beef stew. $14.99
Maison Ventenac L’intrus Rouge, Languedoc, France
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Alc. 13.5 %
Stephanie and Olivier Ramé took over her family’s 160 hectare estate in 2010. Building on the work of Stephanie’s father, Alain Maurel, they started to modernize the operation, which in many cases meant turning back the clock to work sustainably in the vineyards. Their aim was to work naturally, but as cleanly as possible, to express the terroir. Olivier’s expertise in oenology and viticulture led them to use experimental techniques, such as employing non-saccharomyces yeast to avoid spoilage, allowing indigenous yeasts to ferment the wine without competition from Brettanomyces and the like. This duality of modern and traditional is mirrored in the appellation of Cabardès, where the transitional climate allows Atlantic grapes from Bordeaux to flourish alongside the Mediterranean varieties. With a vibrant red color, still filled with delicate purple hues, L’ intrus shines on the nose with dominant notes of raspberry and blueberry with hints of green pepper and peppermint. The palate charms with a juicy mouthfeel and typical Cabernet Franc flavors of violet flower and ripe berry flavors. Pairs well with lamb, red meats. $19.99
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 Morgan 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
August 5 – Gordon Alexander, Owner Terroir Wines
August 12 – Morgan Downs (Savour’s newest staff member and wine expert, specializing in French wines)
August 19 – Anthony Sciarappa of Carolina Wines – Martignetti
August 26 – “Semi-Grand” tasting with 4 tables (32 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
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH GORDON ALEXANDER, OWNER OF TERROIR WINES
“A vineyard’s terroir is what makes each wine unique. It is everything that contributes to the distinction of a vineyard plot. It determines which grape varieties will thrive there. The best winemakers help the grapes to express their uniqueness, without technical intervention or heavy processing.”
” Terroir Wines is dedicated to the principle that place matters. We work with winemakers around the world that cherish their land, produce wines that express the sense of place, and that work with minimal intervention in the vineyard and the cellar. Most are organic, some biodynamic, all sustainable. Our wines are as unique and individual as their makers… and their terroir.”
Gordon Alexander
WINES
Ronco Margherita Ribolla Gailla, Venezia Giulia, Italy
Varietals: Ribolla Gailla Alc 13%
Ronco Margherita was founded in 2009 by Alessandro Bellio, a winemaker and vineyard management consultant with 20 years experience in vineyards all over northern Italy. The estate was formerly owned by Ruggero Forti, an ampelographer who specialized in the recovery of ancient indigenous Friulian varietals, and who is widely considered one of the fathers of modern Friulian viticulture. Working with the base of Forti’s vines, Bellio and his wife, Margherita (for whom the estate is named), have created one of the most innovative estates in the region.
Today the Ronco Margherita estate works its lands organically, with green cover between the rows and no use of chemical fertilizers or other treatments. The vines strain to reach the subterranean water sources, and fill the fruit with beautiful minerality, focus and a great sense of their terroir. From one of the regions autochthonous varieties, Ronco’s Ribolla is made from destemmed grapes, macerated in stainless, followed by fermentation and about 5 months rest in tanks before clarifying and bottling. A lovely example of Ribolla, it has an elegant and intense aroma, floral, fruity and fragrant, with notes of acacia flowers, yellow peach, and quince. On the palate it is dry with good acidity. Pairs well with fish dishes, fish soups, and vegetables. $ 19.99
Bonfante & Chiarle traces its origins to 1908, and the firm achieved its present structure in 1975 thanks to the efforts of Luciano Chiarle, Giorgio Chiarle, and Domenico Bonfante, following in the footsteps of their fathers and their grandfathers before them. Today, Bonfante & Chiarle is recognized as one of the top producers in Monferrato, as well as in Roero and the Langhe. Working a combination of domaine vineyards and vineyards under long-term contract, B&C work the land using green cover rather than herbicides and Integrated Pest Management in place of pesticides. Their cellars are modern, with a mix of temperature-controlled stainless, oak Barriques, and classic giant Slavonian oak barrels holding 2500 liters or more. Their wines are clean and classically styled, with crisp acidity, focused fruit, and great balance. The Rosato Reusa is a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, macerated for just a few hours to develop a beautiful light salmon color. It has intense herbal notes, with hints of fresh flowers and light spiciness on the nose and is fruity and intense on the palate. Pairs well with cured meats, fish dishes, and cheese. $21.99
Tenuta Carretta Roero Arneis Riserva Canorei,
Varietal: Arneis Alc. 14%
Founded in 1470, Tenuta Carretta is one of the most important estates in the Langhe/Roero district. It changed hands several times during the centuries until the early 1980s, when it finally passed to the Miroglio family, wealthy textile manufacturers in Alba. Today they continue to own the estate which operates under Managing Director Davide Chiarle. Carretta produces a full range of wines, including a lovely Dolcetto Superiore, a Barbaresco, and this single-vineyard Arneis Riserva from Carretta’s oldest vineyard, a legally recognized monopole. The wine is fermented and aged in barrique, then bottle aged before release. Aromas of pear, white peach, vanilla, and buttered toast and vanilla are followed on the palate by ripe flavors and an oily texture, with mouth-coating viscosity and a concentrated finish with superb length. This unique wine drinks in many ways like a great Meursault. Pairs well with risottos, chicken, pork, grilled meats. $34.99
Northern Portugal is dominated by two great wine regions- the vast Vinho Verde region nearer the coast and the wild and craggy Douro River valley to the east. The Douro has its headwaters further east flanking the Spanish Pyrenees (where it is called the Duero River and delineates the famed Ribera del Duero wine region), then flows through a steep, narrow valley lined with terraced vineyards before the rushing torrent calms as the hills flatten out, eventually reaching the Atlantic at the twin cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, the capital of the Port wine industry. The Douro wine region is situated around the Douro River valley and lower valleys of its tributaries Varosa, Corgo, Távora, Torto, and Pinhão. The region is sheltered from Atlantic winds by the Marão and Montemuro mountains. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cold winters. The main red grape varieties found in the Douro region include with Bastardo, Mouriscotinto, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz (the same as Spain’s Tempranillo), Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional. The Gateway Douro Red has aromas and flavors of red and black berries and raspberry jam, with a touch of tobacco, juicy acidity, and bold, chewy, tannins. The textures and flavors turn chocolaty with air and the flavors stay big through the firm finish. Pairs well with hamburgers, grilled steak, grilled chicken. $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
Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram.
And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
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 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
Savour Wine Tastings!
July 15 – Dave Bender of Vineyard Road wines
July 22 – Tomasso Mistretta of Vinifera Italian Wines
July 29 – Matt Brooks of Cynthia Hurley Wines
August 5 – 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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