It’s time to plan a Fall getaway! Come stay and spend a few days in the beautiful coastal region of Cape Ann. Whether it be leaf peeping, out on a hike, a bike ride around Gloucester or a picnic on the beach, there’s a wealth of seasonal activity to enjoy. In the evenings, enjoy dining at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, then cozy up by our deck fire pit or in our indoor lounge. Take advantage of our Fall Offer:
During your stay, enjoy hotel amenities such as wellness services, complimentary beach cruiser bicycles, shopping at Beauport Boutique, Birdseye Rooftop heated pool, local shuttle service and more.
SEPTEMBER’S FIRST SATURDAY COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR WITH MASCIARELLI WINE COMPANY
WHAT: Join us this Saturday, September 11 for a complimentary, transitional tasting bridging summer to fall, with wine sage Kurt Gunkel. Kurt is pouring wines from Masciarelli Wine Co’s. International Portfolio representing: Bordeaux’s east bank, Spain, Italy, Africa & So. Africa …tasters will experience 5 distinctive wines, bottles that may be new to your palette. As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.
WHY: The occasion to experience wines with wide-ranging qualities… grape varietals that defined these select wine regions. For this tasting it’s wine that aptly supports robust meats and fowl, rich sauces and cheeses of these storied regions.
WHO: Guest host Kurt Gunkel, international wine specialist and Savour’s Kathleen Morgan have selected a truly eclectic line up of racy, memorable wines.
WHEN: This Saturday, September 11, from 2p to 4p at Savour
HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance. Saturday’s Pourings include: Gini Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy. A golden color of flax, featuring flavors of orange blossoms, boxwood, and elderberry, with a crisp, dry finish of toasted almonds. Pairs Well: with salads, vegetables and soft cheeses like the Italian classic, Robiola. Groote Post “Sea Salter”, Darling, South Africa. Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend, Displaying typical Darling coastal minerality and saline notes with soft nuances of citrus, apricot stone fruit and green apple. 50% aged in French oak, with the remainder aged on the lees for a luscious mouthfeel. Great acidity ensures the wine can age for several years. Pairs Well: with green vegetables, asparagus, goat cheese, curry, roast poultry, and pasta with cream sauces Doolhof “Dark Lady of the Labyrinth” 100% Pinotage, Wellington South Africa. The name refers to the myth of Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete, and Theseus. This unique wine blends black cherry fruit, clove and nutmeg, with undertones of earthy dark chocolate and coffee. Like Pinot Noir, it’s wonderful with many different foods, but sings with “Midnight Moon” cheese. Pairs Well: with dark meat poultry, such as Duck with a boysenberry sauce. Ondarre Rioja Reserva 2015, La Rioja, Spain. 100% Tempranillo. Aromas of cherry, berry, tomato sauce and vanilla are smoky and savory. A flush, full mouthfeel is lifted by core acidity, while flavors of blackened spice, tobacco, toast and cassis finish with classic Rioja notes of vanilla, mocha, toast and warmth. This wine already has some age on it (2015) aged both in bottle and oak for years before release. It is a great find and has earned 92 points from the Wine Enthusiast as well as the International Wine award in 2019. Like most Tempranillos a remarkably friendly food wine. Pairs Well: with paella, Chiopino, Manchego Cheese and roasted lamb ! Chateau Pindefleurs, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2018. Predominantly Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc. Powerful yet delicate, deep yet refined, Ch. Pindefleurs can be enjoyed young, for the wine’s fresh, bright fruit, or cellared for a few years to reveal the length and elegance characteristic of Saint-Émilion wine. Aged in new French oak for 12 months, the wine is both powerful and soft. characteristic structure of the great Bordeaux wines. Deep plum and cassis flavors with notes of blueberry dominate the palette, while the chalk and wet granite confirm a grand wine of Bordeaux. Pairs Well: with roasted red meat…prime rib and roast leg of lamb. Tuck this away for the Christmas holiday!
Adding to the Masciarelli Tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine.Taste 20 new wines seasonally selected and yes, complimentary. All wines are paired with food recommendations from Kathleen….The wine machine is a breeze to use…and fun!
Welcome Your Donation of Any Amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You! …
Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinated FOR COVID19/Delta, request wearing a mask upon entering Savour, and when not tasting wines….for our mutual health and well-being.
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455 savourwineandcheese.com
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ENJOY SAVOUR’S DIGITAL WINE MACHINE FOR COMPLIMENTARY TASTINGS: EVERYDAY* FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
WHAT: If you miss a Saturday Wine Tasting** or none is scheduled…Join us to experience a “tech” tasting unique on the North Shore. Sample our Digital Wine Machine for your personal tastings during each visit. The wine machine offers 20 wines for tastings, Tuesday thru Saturday. Using this “digital wiz” couldn’t be easier …and it’s complimentary.
WHY: For your convenience and enjoyment. >new wine selections are regularly rotated-in ensuring the tasting experience remains at peak enjoyment, and sample wines new to you. >sip with imported Riedel glassware >Ask Kathleen for food pairing recommendations >each wine is stocked below the wine machine
WHO: You & the digital wine machine WHEN*: Whenever you visit – Tuesday to Saturday – during business hours, 11am to 6pm
HOW: Insert a plastic card into the slot – upper left side of each of the 4 units. Place glass below a spout, and press the tab above the selected bottle …it’s a breeze. A Sampling of Wines to Experience Ixsir “Altitudes” Rouge – Batroun, Lebanon. indigenous Lebanese varietal, Caladoc, with Cabernet, Syrah, and Tempranillo, this full but soft red is ripe with black currant and raspberry fruit, topped with a bit of clove spice. Pairs well: with grilled lamb, duck, or skirt steak. Ixsir “Altitudes” Blanc – Batroun Lebanon. indigenous varietal, Obeidy, with Muscat and Viognier, this full, aromatic white has notes of white peach, Jasmine, and nutmeg with a core of flint that makes it powerful and refreshing. Pairs well: with baked Haddock, fish or clam chowder, and pasta Florentine.L’avenir, Stellenbosch, SA, single vineyard estate. 100% Chenin Blanc, 13.5 alc. Pairs well everything seafood. Minuty “M” Rosé – Côtes de Provence, France. produced from organically grown, hand-harvested Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah grapes. It is clean, light and crisp, with abundant raspberry and strawberry fruit for refreshing summer drinking. Pairs well: with lobster, crab, or seafood salad or a cool Gazpacho!Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva – Rioja, Spain. 100% Tempranillo grown organically, the grapes are crushed and fermented with full malolactic treatment, followed by two years of aging in America oak barrels, making for a luscious, powerful, serious wine. Known for its versatility with food. Pairs well: with everything from roast lamb to paella – the perfect red for any summer feast!
Welcome your donation any amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You!
Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.
Welcome mask wearing for our mutual health and well-being. Thank you, Kathleen
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455 savourwineandcheese.com
Upcoming SAVOUR** Saturday Wine Tastings
Saturday, September 11, 2 – 4 pm Kurt Gunkel from Masciarelli Wines
Saturday, September 18, 2 – 4 pm Casey Gruttadauria from Ideal Wines
Saturday, September 25, 2 – 4 pm Michael Bonilla from Horizon Beverage Company
Dollar Oysters! We’ve got $1 oysters for you every day we’re open! Enjoy shucks for a buck during the first hour of service, 4pm – 5pm. Rotating oysters from New England and beyond; we’re keeping the selection as fresh as can be!
Staff brunch favorites include “Deviled Eggs” with poached eggs, buckwheat polenta, pumpkin seed salsa and grilled sourdough, the Bacon, Egg & Cheese with a toasted muffin, bacon, fried egg, Cabot cheddar, black pepper aioli and young greens, and Sweet Potato Pancakes with candied walnuts, smoked maple syrup and cultured butter. View Alchemy’s full brunch menu here.
Insider tip: Join our digital waitlist before you head out – or while you shop!
The Alchemy Burger on a toasted potato roll, with Cabot cheddar, smoked bacon, little gem lettuce, smoked miso mayo & pickled red onion. Delicious any time of day!
THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR, FROM CAROLINA WINES
WHAT: Join us this Saturday, August 14th for a special complimentary wine tasting with wine and food specialist Anthony Sciarappa. Anthony will be pouring wines from Carolina’s Connoisseur Portfolio, representing: Sonoma CA, Languedoc-Roussillon, Fr., Italy-Piedmont, Washington St., Oregon… the occasion to taste juicy, fresh summer wines …6 expressive bottles that may be new to your palette. As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.
WHY: The opportunity to introduce tasters to wines with wide-ranging qualities…prized grape varietals from ascending and classic wine regions,… the perfect occasion to experience summer-centric wines that pair beautifully with all manner of outdoor cooking.
WHO: For this tasting wine specialist, food specialist and chef Anthony Sciarappa together with Savor’s Kathleen Morgan, have selected wines of innovative vintners for sultry summer outdoor dining…fresh, lighter wines perfect for August.
WHEN: This Saturday, August 14th, from 2p to 4pm at Savor
HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance.
SATURDAY’S POURINGS INCLUDE
Neyers Sonoma County, Carneros – Chardonnay From the coolest region of Carneros, unoaked, crisp, citrusy, and dry, reminiscent of fine Chablis. Great food wine. Pairs well with oysters and cherrystone clams on the half shell.
Domaine de Fontaine Gris de Gris Rose From Kermit Lynch, Corbières, France, 90% Grenache Gris, 5% Carignan, 5% Mouvèdre, full-bodies and lush, brimming with strawberry summer fruit, but dry and crisp. Pairs well with shrimp cocktail and salad Niçoise.
Cantine Valpane Pietra Rosso Barbera Piedmont, Italy, 85% Barbera, 15% Fresia, all natural with indigenous yeast, unfiltered, fermented in concrete tanks with no oak, bright fruit, clean, summer red. Pairs well with Spaghetti Marinara.
Colene Clemens Dopp Creek Pinot Noir
From a small family-owned winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, “clean, balanced, and well-structured, with a core of bright raspberry and boysenberry fruit, and a round mouthfeel.” Pairs well with grilled Salmon, Artic Char, and mushroom tart.
Hedges CMS Cabernet Sauvignon Washington State, 76% Cabernet, 16% Syrah, 8% Merlot, barrel-aged in neutral French and American oak, “Cassis, black-pepper, fig, and cinnamon bark,” will age 5-10 years but drinking exquisitely now. Pairs well with arugula, roast beef, and blue cheese salad.
Renardt Fache Bugey Cerdon Sparkling Rose
, Crisp organic sparkler from Cerdon France, So, Jura., a Louis Dressner selection.
Pairs well with classic BBQ, chicken, roast meats, summer in season fruits
Adding to the Carolina Wines tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine. Taste 20 new wines seasonally selected and yes, complimentary. All wines are paired with food recommendations from Kathleen….The wine machine is a breeze to use!
Welcome Your Donation of Any Amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You!
Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinations, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.
Thank you for this accommodation for our mutual health and well-being.
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455 savourwineandcheese.com
WHAT: Join us this Saturday, August 7th for a special complimentary wine tasting with wine merchant / owner of Terroir Wines, Gordon Alexander. Alexander will be pouring an unique and diverse selection of wine from his acclaimed portfolio, for the tasting representing: Spain, Austria, Provence Fr., Mendicino,CA, and Portugal …6 singular bottles that may be new to your palette. As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.
WHY: The opportunity to introduce tasters to wines with distinctive qualities…prized grape varietals from ascending and classic wine regions,… the perfect occasion to learn about exceptional wines with complexity.
WHO: For this tasting wine merchant, Gordon Alexander together with Savor’s Kathleen Morgan, have selected wine of distinguished vintners offering memorable experiences.
WHEN: This Saturday, August 7th, from 1 to 3pm at Savour
HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance.
Saturday’s Pourings include: Diamarine, Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose, 2019, Le Cercle des Vignerons Saint Louis, Provence, FR, Varietals: Cinsault and Syrah; 12.5 Alc., Pairing; tuna, haddock, pork, shellfish, vegetarian, poultry.
Carol Shelton, Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino County, CA 2017, Organic – vines 60 + yrs, wild yeast ferment,Varietals; Zinfnadel 76%, Carignane 15%, Petite Sarah 9%, Pairings: beef, lamb, poultry.
Paul Perez-Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille 2019, Memcia Joven, 14 Alc. Single vineyard, DO Castilla y Leon / Bierzo, Spain, 13.5 Alc. Pairing : veal, Game-deer, venison, poultry
Hermann Moser, Gebling Riesling (dry) 2015, Niederösterreich, Austria Alc. 12% Pairings: pork, shellfish, spicy foods, poultry
Adding to the Terroir Wines Tasting This Saturday tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine. Taste 20 new wines for August and yes, complimentary. All wines are paired with food recommendations from Kathleen. The wine machine is a breeze to use!
Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinations, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.
Thank you for this accommodation for our mutual health and well-being.
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455 savourwineandcheese.com