Day: March 17, 2022

THE RESPECTED EXPERIENCE OF TOP-TIER WINE RATING EXPERTS – ROBERT PARKER – THE WINE SPECTATOR – JAMES SUCKLING – THE WINE ENTHUSIAST, DECANTER, ETC., ARE WELL REPRESENTED IN ALL 5 SAVOUR-SATURDAY WINES FROM MARTIGNETTI’S CONNOISSEUR WINE PORTFOLIO.  GUEST HOST BROOKE OVERSHIRE WILL EXPLAIN THE DEFINING COMPLEXITIES THAT ELEVATE THESE WINES TO THEIR LOFTY STATUS AT THE MARCH 19th TASTING.
 

WHAT & WHY: Join us for an instructive tasting of nonpareil fine wines that continue our springtime theme to tasting transitional wines matched to the seasons, moving from cool to warming climes, as kitchen prep increasingly includes newly available in-season foods and the wines that elevate our daily dining.  Kathleen welcomes sharing her wine to food paring experience and expertise at every Saturday tasting and invites you to learn about pairing options for Savour’s expansive $14.99 wine bin selections. We are pleased our tastings present wines new to your palette, the occasion to learn, taste and experience fine wines of complexity.      

WHO:Guest Host Brooke Overshire, Martignetti’s Connoisseur Wines and Savour’s Kathleen Morgan have selected wines that complement spring cuisine.

WHEN: This Saturday, March 19th,  from 2pm to 4pm +… @ Savour

HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance.

Saturday’s Pourings Feature: Sonoma, CA – Stellenbosch, So. Africa – Etna  + Giulla + Veneto, It.

Jermann, Vinnae, Ribolla Gialla, Venezia Giulla, It., 2019 Alc.12.5
Varietals: Ribolla Giala, Riesling, Friulano, Tasting: Made with small additions of Riesling and Friulano, this elegant white has enticing aromas of spring blossoms, yellow stone fruit and a light whiff of toasted nut. Racy and linear, the crisp, savory palate delivers honeydew, yellow peach and a tangy mineral note alongside bright acidity. Pairs Well: minced clams / pasta, shellfish, mature and hard cheese, lean fish, Ratings: Wine Enthusiast  92 pts. …   $22.99

Tornatore, Pietrarizzo, Etna Bianco, Etna, It., 2019, Alc. 13%
Varietals: Carricante, Cataratto, Tasting: Made predominantly from Carricante with a drop of Catarratto, this smooth, stunning white offers delicate, enticing scents chamomile, ripe white-stone fruit and a whiff of smoke. Savory and loaded with elegance, the medium-bodied, focused palate features juicy Meyer lemon, ripe Bartlett pear, golden apple and tangy, saline mineral notes. Bright acidity lends tension and balance. Pairs Well: shellfish, vegetarian, appetizers and snacks Ratings: Robert Parker 91pts, James Suckling 93pts…  $22.99

Pasqua 11 Minutes, Vigneti e Cantine, Odlet Amo, Rose, Treviso, Veneto, It., Rose, 2020, Alc. 12.5%, Varietals: a blend – 50% Corvina, 25% Trebbiano di Lugana, 15% Syrah, 10% Carménère Tasting: Gorgeous Italian Rosé made mostly from the Corvina grape – one of the three grapes used in Valpolicella and Amarone. Other grapes such as Syrah and Carmenere add colour and weight to this beauty. Citrus and floral notes carry through on the palate, leaving a mouthfeel that is refreshing and crisp. Pairs Well: it is ideal as an aperitif and as an accompaniment to the most delicate dishes. Ratings: Decanter 91pts, James Suckling 90pts …$19.99

Meerlust Red, Meerlust Estate, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, So. Africa, 2018, Alc. 14% Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc  Tasting: Smoke, oak, earthy, blackberry, licorice. On the palate, full bodied, plum, blackberry, medium acidity. Very solid, elegant, and balanced wine. The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh, the flavor profile focused and linear. The wine has a persistent and long-lasting aftertaste. South Africa’s most historic wine estate Pairs Well: Prime Rib, grilled lamb chops, game (deer, venison), fried chicken… Rating: Wine Enthusiast 89 pts …  $17.99

Mount Peak Rattlesnake Zinfandel, North Coast, Sonoma, 2016, Alc. 15.5%
Varietals: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Tasting: Medium garnet-purple colored, it leads with baked raspberries, kirsch and blackberry pie notes pus nuances of dusty soil, cinnamon stick, dried roses and oolong tea with a hint of spearmint. Full-bodied, rich and spicy in the mouth, it has a plush texture and fantastic freshness, finishing with a minty lift. Pairs Well: lamb, ribeye steak, grilled beef kabobs with red / yellow pepper, Ratings: Robert Parker 94pts, James Suckling 91pts, Wine Spectator 91 pts …$39.99

Everything Savour Deli Foods – American & Imported Artisan Producers
starting with our signature cheese portfolio curated to pair well to our wines as do all our food…pates  l  Charcuterie  l  cured – uncured meats  l condiments  l  spreads  l
fab-frozen baguettes from Canada  l  distinctive crackers l  Boston sweets  l  imported chocolate bars l  you-pour imported Greek Olive Oil  l  fresh foods to-go  ….the unexpected.  

Adding to the This Saturday Martignetti’s Connoisseur Wines portfolio  is Savor’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 l Mar.-April Savour Wine Tastings!
March 19 – Brooke Overheiser of Connoisseur Wines (Martignetti)
March 26 – Chris Hoffman, Oz Wines

April 2 – Gordon Alexander, owner Terrior Wines – “Italian Tasting”  
April 9 – Anthony Sciarappa, Carolina Wines Divi. of Martignetti
April 16 -Bob McVicker, Masciarelli Wines  

PLEASE NOTE: Updated Mask Policy: Gloucester’s Board of Health has ended mask requirements in all public spaces including the retail community while encouraging people to continue to wear face coverings when indoors and with people of unknown vaccination status, and to respect, to be tolerant of people’s choice to wear masks.
> In accordance with the new policy, we welcome customers and vendors without mask and welcome customers and vendors wearing masks.
>Savour continues to provide the safest possible shopping environment for the health & well-being of our customers & our Savour team.
>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 welcome your use of our hand sanitizers. We will continue to sanitize credit cards before returning, and ask you to respect customers who continue to socially distance. Thank you!

                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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ANNOUNCING OUR ANNUAL LOW-NUMBER LICENSE PLATE AUCTION

The Cape Ann Community Foundation is hosting its annual Low-Number Cape Ann License Plate Online Auction from March 21st–March 28th 2022. We don’t want you to miss out on the fun! A link to register is coming soon!

Already have a plate? You can make an additional donation by clicking the “Donate” button below! PLUS, All donations of $25 or more will be sent a limited edition “I Love Cape Ann” Koozie!

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