Month: May 2023

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Nominate Your Favorite Local Businesses for the Gloucester Zip Trip August 4th!

Boston 25 News, in collaboration with the City of Gloucester, is bringing a Zip Trip to Gloucester on August 4, 2023! The Zip Trip team wants to showcase some of Gloucester’s locally-owned restaurants and small businesses, and we want to hear from you — which businesses do you consider staples of our community? Nominate your favorite restaurant, and your favorite business in this nomination form, and the top 3 in each category will be shared with the Zip Trip team to highlight in August! Please submit your nomination by Wednesday, May 10 at 12:00pm.

Nominate Your Favorite Locally-Owned Restaurant & Business

I never noticed how many anchors there are down by Gloucester House on Rogers Street. They are majestic even though a bit rusted and forgotten. Many of you already know this, but I double checked whether to say “Anchors Aweigh” or “Anchors Away”…….and now I know too….

You can even order online!

https://fishedimpressions.com/

THIS SATURDAY, May 6 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH BROOKE OVERHISER OF MARTIGNETTI’S CONNOISSEUR WINE DIVISION

Martignetti Companies began as a family-owned grocery business in Boston’s North End. Upon the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the Martignetti family received the very first beverage alcohol retail license issued in Massachusetts. Through the years, the retail business included wine and spirits shops across the Boston metro area.

In the 1970’s, the family expanded the distribution and wholesale business, focusing on fine wines. Through organic growth, new supplier portfolio appointments and well executed acquisitions, the distribution side of Martignetti Companies flourished. The Martignetti portfolio has now grown to encompass the broadest selection of fine wines and spirits in the marketplace, from unique artisanal producers to global leading suppliers. The Connoisseur division specializes in boutique fine wines from around the globe.

WINES

Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc  Alc.13.5%

Marlborough is New Zealand’s most important wine region by far. It is particularly famous for its pungent, zesty white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape.Sauvignon Blanc accounts for over 80 percent of vineyard surface area and more than 85 percent of regional production. The wine is noted for its intense flavors. Family-owned Rapaura Springs has been awarded the New Zealand Winery of the Yea. Lively, bright, and crisp are three common adjectives used to describe the Rapaura Springs Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2020, which epitomizes the natural expression of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. It is loaded with succulent passion fruit, guava, pineapple, and pink grapefruit aromas which are underscored by a fresh herbal element. Lush layers of sweet melon, tropical and yellow stone fruit flavors are complemented by an attractive minerality. Pairs well with grilled fish and herb butter, crisp Caesar salad. $ 17.99

Chateau l’Escarelle, Provence, France

This week, we pour two Rosés from Chateau l’Escarelle Estate, 100 hectares of vines that grow in the midst of 1,000 hectares of stunning, protected countryside in the heart of Provence, a wild landscape with garrigues and oak trees mixed with typical Provencal plants. Yann Pineau, a captain of French industry, has devoted himself to his role of owner and wine producer at Chateau l’Escarelle. Founder of the Itancia Endowment Fund for the protection of nature (fondsdedotationitancia.com), Pineau undertook to develop the estate while at the same time ensuring that its exceptional natural environment was preserved. Pineau is deeply committed to preserving and bringing out the best in this natural environment and has undertaken various projects, such as the restoration of existing buildings for wine and nature tourism, and also an organic certification of the entire estate. The PACA LPO (French league for birds protection) was invited to carry out an initial survey of biodiversity on the estate in 2014. The resulting inventories demonstrated a strong biodiversity, with the presence of no less than 95 species of butterfly. Thanks to the support of the ITANCIA Endowment Fund, Château de l’Escarelle became a pilot site dedicated to the study and preservation of butterflies. Chateau de l’Escarelle is in the process of converting to organic viticulture and boasts a prestigious HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification for its strict eco-friendly and sustainable practices.

Chateau l’ Escarelle June 21^st Rose,

Varietals: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Alc.12.5%

Named in honor of the Summer Solstice, Chateau de l’ Escarelle’s June 21st Rosé is fantastic for sipping by itself or sharing at a barbecue. This blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah is light and delicate, with aromas of red berries and stone fruit that transform into juicy flavors of strawberries, watermelon, and grapefruit on the palate. It is crisp and quaffable with bright acidity and a clean finish. Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with salads, mildly spicy food, shrimp and crab. $21.99

Chateau l’ Escarelle Le Pacha Rose

Varietals: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah Alc.13%

Named after a butterfly found on the estate, Chateau de l’ Escarelle’s Le Pacha rosé comes from Coteaux Varoisen Provence, a subzone that – thanks to its inland location, hilliness, slightly cooler climate, and calcareous (clayey limestone) soils – is known for producing rosés with brighter acidity and bolder aromatics than regions closer to the coast. This blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah showcases enticing aromas of raspberry, red flowers, and peaches, leading into gorgeously concentrated flavors of strawberry and watermelon that envelop the palate. It has a light body with mouthwatering acidity, beautiful minerality, and a very long finish.

Pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine and Asian dishes. $29.99

Meerlust Estate Red, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Alc. 14%

Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, dedication to the art of winemaking continues under the guidance of Hannes Myburgh, the eighth generation of the family to run the estate. Meerlust, with its historic manor house, classic wine cellar, family cemetery, dovecote, and bird sanctuary is situated 15 kilometers south of Stellenbosch, with the blue crescent of False Bay 5 kilometers away. Wines are only made from grapes grown on the Estate, which is uniquely positioned for the production of wines with exceptional complexity and character. The wine has an intense, dark purple color with a violet rim. Bright and vivacious in the glass, very youthful. The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, and exotic spice notes,and hints of floral aromas. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with intense flavors of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla, and dark chocolate. The tannins are very soft and silky with fresh acidity. The wine has a persistent aftertaste.Pairs well with pot roast, venison, game birds.$17.99

 Ramos Pinto RP10 Tawny Port, Douro Valley, Portugal

Varietals: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Alc. 20%

Ana Rosas is the master blender and head of port wine production at Ramos Pinto. She was brought into the winery in 1990 by her uncle José Ramos Pinto Rosas and worked with her cousin João Nicolau de Almeida until taking over from him in 2015. In 2017, wine magazine Grandes Escolhas named her Port Wine Maker of the Year.The winery is located in the upper reaches of the Douro Valley near the prehistoric rock paintings of Foz Coa. The enterprise began in the late 19th century when an artist, Adriano Ramos Pinto, founded the winery and used his art merchandise to promote the wine. His brother António Ramos Pinto soon joined him and took over commercial and financial management. Adriano focused on artistic creation and company promotion. Family members continue to guide the company today. The RP10 Tawny pours a deep garnet color. On the nose, it has aromas of plum and prune. Flavors of ripe plum, raisin, mulled cherry, fig, sandalwood, hazelnut, caramel, and chocolate are present on the palate. Pairs well with dark chocolate, milk or cream-based desserts, dried fruits, nut cakes and tortes, hard and aged cheeses. $39.99

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.

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 Brooke 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!

April 29 – Wendy Koder – Regional Manager of R&B Wine Imports

May 6 – Brooke Overheiser of Connoisseur Wines

May 13 – Gordon Alexander, Owner Terroir Wines

May 20 – Gary Ballard of MS Walker

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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

For those of you who may be planning a visit to Gloucester to one of your favorites, here’s an update from Sugar Magnolias on Main Street. We’ll have to be patient, but they promise to return! And we’ll be waiting…

We’re intrigued by the challenges around us. Look carefully for the crow in the last photo.

Hey Joey, how’s this?

This afternoon’s storm clouds that rolled across the Inner Harbor was a sign of ominous things to come, but another more favorable sign, seen every day over East Main Street, is that of Cap. Joe & Son’s. I feel better already.

Bill Funk

Clouds at Play…

, an original production performing Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20 at 7:30pm.  The performances takes place inside the back dance studio on the Windhover campus and they last 90 minutes.

Adapted and directed by Peter Littlefield and performed by Peter Berkrot, Judy Brain, Duncan Hollomon, Cass Tunick, Brian Weed and Deirdre Weed.  Music performed by Kathleen Adams. Forest form sculptures by Liz Sibley Fletcher. A pre-performance talk by Grace Schrafft on Gloucester’s 17^th century witch persecutions will begin the evening.

Percy MacKaye’s 1922 poem, Dogtown Common, is a beloved document of Gloucester lore. It tells the story of two legendary figures, Tammy Younger and her niece Judy Rhines, shunned for practicing witchcraft. It was inspired by Charles Mann’s original 1896, The Story of Dogtown or In the Heart of Cape Ann, that compiles recollections about the outsiders, berry-pickers, subsistence farms and self-proclaimed witches that inhabited Dogtown after it was abandoned in the early 1800’s.

Windhover had been a dairy farm. It seemed the perfect place to stage the poem because it looks the way Dogtown must have looked before it was abandoned after the Revolution. Windhover’s production combines the idea of an installation with a staged reading like a ghost story. The performers sit around a table and build an image of Dogtown as they enact the poem. The performance is as fully staged as a conventional play, but we put the emphasis on the imaginative act of engaging a poetic text.  

Tickets are $15. For more information,
https://windhover.org/performances/

Performances of Dogtown Common are presented as part of the Gloucester 400+ celebration. For more information,
https://www.gloucesterma400.org/

Exhibition One and Associate Members’ Spring Show

Opening Receptions:
Friday, May 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM

North Shore Arts Association
11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930

The North Shore Arts Association is excited to welcome the public to experience a variety of masterful artworks by its membership in Exhibition One on display May 2 – 27. Running Simultaneously is the Associate Members’ Spring Show on view from May 2 – 21. Paintings, drawings, and sculptures complement each other in these exhibitions and are beautifully represented in the Main Gallery and the Gordon Grant Room and Hallway Gallery.  Award winning artworks are displayed throughout, bringing local talent to the forefront in a grand way.  

Please join us for the reception on Friday, May 5^th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. All are welcome! North Shore Arts Association is located at 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930.

For more information about events please call (978) 283-1857 or email arts@nsarts.org.

Visiting hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM, Sundays 12 – 4 PM, and closed Mondays in April.  

Exhibition One: Juried Artist Members’ Show

Associate Members’ Spring Show

Thursday evening at 6PM the place to be is going to be the St Peter’s club when they are opening their doors to the public for the 1st Ever Meatball Challenge. The first 100 people to donate $10 that night at the door will be able to try a meatball from 10 of Gloucester’s finer chefs. These people will be entered to win a door prize and will be able to vote for their favorite meatball!

I expect a great crowd. The bar will be open and we will be livestreaming the event!

Look for the other contestant’s hype videos.

Sclafani’s – Tonno – Oak To Ember – Minglewood Harborside – Delaney’s – Topside Bistro- Zina Saputo – Richie Baressi – Causeway – Charlie’s Place

Thursday evening at 6PM the place to be is going to be the St Peter’s club when they are opening their doors to the public for the 1st Ever Meatball Challenge. The first 100 people to donate $10 that night at the door will be able to try a meatball from 10 of Gloucester’s finer chefs. These people will be entered to win a door prize and will be able to vote for their favorite meatball!

I expect a great crowd. The bar will be open and we will be livestreaming the event!

Look for the other contestant’s hype videos.

Sclafani’s – Tonno – Oak To Ember – Minglewood Harborside – Delaney’s – Topside Bistro- Zina Saputo – Richie Baressi – Causeway – Charlie’s Place

These barns are tucked a little bit off the byway at the Cox Reservation on Eastern Ave in Essex near Farnhams. I like to take a walk up there once in a while to see what’s new. You know how it is when you finally “see” something that’s been there all along but this time it strikes you differently? Well, that’s what happened with these two barns. One is an art studio and you can clearly see the light must be fantastic for working in there. The other seems to be more functional but they each reflect their own majesty. They face each other like good friends with very different personalities. Access is free and the walks are relatively easy.