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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.
Mayflower Sparkling Rosé
Varietal: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Alc. 12.5%
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 Silk Route Red Blend, Portugal
Varietals: 40% Tinta Roriz, 40% Baga, 20% Merlot Alc. 13%
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.
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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 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

Lunch Bunch…

Sharing information regarding cannon signaling Labor Day Weekend:


Just a quick reminder that we are closed this weekend as it is Labor Day weekend and we close on holidays. Please have a happy and safe holiday weekend! See you on the 10th!
Thank you all for your support. Enjoy your Labor Day and Gloucester’s Schooner Festival.
Each stall at the indoor event, designed to mimic a classic street fair, will feature a hands-on activity connected to Rosh Hashanah celebrations. Children will have the opportunity to Enjoy a delightful array of activities, crafts and games from crafting Shanah Tova cards to dipping apples in honey to making their own squishy to creating a holiday mural!! And so MUCH MORE!Featuring Alison the Beekeeper!
Learn how honey is made from START to FINISH with an interactive demo on the busy bees.
“Our goal at Chabad is not only to teach children the facts about Judaism, but to inspire them with the joy and fulfillment of living Jewishly,” said Rivky Raichik Co-Director at Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann. “At the High Holiday Fair, children will experience the excitement and fun of Jewish traditions and understand how ancestral practices – some thousands of years old – have personal relevance and meaning in their modern lives today.”
Best geared for children ages 2-12, Adults and children of all ages are invited.This community event is hosted by Chabad Cape Ann and PJ Library and is open to all. An abundance of fun awaits your whole family!
The Fair will be held at the Chabad Jewish Center at 37 Main Street in Gloucester, on Monday, September 4th from 12 -2PM.
RSVP Appreciated at Chabadcapeann.com/fair


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I had the pleasure to be aboard the schooner Isabella with Capt Amanda at the wheel as the Ernestina-Morrissey arrived in Gloucester harbor earlier this week for Schooner Fest. The Ardelle was part of the greeting as well. The sail was a fund raiser for David Short, master shipwright who dedicated many hours of sweat and labor to the Ernestina-Morrissey. Sadly, Mr. Short died that very day but the sail went on. What a sail it was as the rainy morning morphed into a gorgeous afternoon befitting for the family and their memories. For further information about the Ernestina-Morrissey and David Short click here.







