My View of Life on the Dock
Reminder! Rockport’s annual Illumination is Saturday, August 12, 2023. 9pm Fireworks. Flyer below.
photos: paper lanterns downtown Rockport, Senior Center, Post Office, Library, storefronts, porches, Dock Square
As pretty as a picture! Perhaps Rockport Art Assoc and Cape Ann Museum can hang a selection to time with the annual Rockport Illumination (from their collections and new work by living artists responding to the art, illumination, and the summer celebration).
Rain and Shine…
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THIS SATURDAY, August 12, 2 – 4 pm
COMPLIMENTARY
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 Sรจvre et Maine โSรฉlection,” Loire, France
Varietal: MelonBlanc, Alc. 12%
Brothers Stรฉphane 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, Stรฉphane 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. Stรฉphane and Vincent’s cuvรฉes 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 cuvรฉe “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 Mรขconnais. 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 Hรฉritiers 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 dโAix-en-Provence Rosรฉ, Provence, France
Varietals: 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Cinsault. Alc.12.5%
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 rosรฉ. 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 rosรฉ 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
Varietals: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Merlot Alc. 12%
The Vic family has owned and operated Domaine Preignes le Vieux for over a century, since Jรฉrรดme’s great, great grandfather, Franรงois Bergon, purchased the property in 1905. Today, Jรฉrรดme and his wife, Aurรฉlie, represent the fifth generation of wine growers. The estate is comprised of 340 hectares surrounding one of the oldest chรขteaux in the region. The chรขteau 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. Jรฉrรดme and Aurรฉlie farm 18 different varietals grown on soils of granite, volcanic ash, and basalt, which enjoy a microclimate with maritime influence. Preignes le Vieux’s Rรฉserve 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 Provenรงal , beef stew. $14.99
Maison Ventenac Lโintrus Rouge, Languedoc, France
Varietal: Cabernet Franc Alc. 13.5 %
Stephanie and Olivier Ramรฉ took over her familyโs 160 hectare estate in 2010. Building on the work of Stephanieโs 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. Olivierโs 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 Cabardรจs, 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, Lโ 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
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And donโt forget to check out whatโs 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.
9.99ersโฆthe quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment โฆValue!
14.99ersโฆexhibiting qualities of complexityโฆElevating the Experience!
19.99ersโฆvalue laden wines by innovative vintnersโฆExpect Exceptional!
Adding to this Saturdayโs wine tasting with Morgan is Savourโs Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shoreโs Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly addedโฆ& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! โฆKathleen
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๏ปฟSavour 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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Heading Out. My son, Finn, sent me this photo super early this morning as he was headed out to fish.
A view of Cape Pond Ice from the Harbor at dusk aboard the Thomas E. Lannon. Striking for its character and history.
Good Morning Gloucester 