Day: November 10, 2023

Complimentary Fine Wine Tasting Saturday, Nov. 11, 2 – 4 pm at Savour with Gordon Alexander, owner of Terroir Wines

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THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 11, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH GORDON ALEXANDER, OWNER OF TERROIR WINES

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“A vineyard’s terroir is what makes each wine unique. It is everything that contributes to the distinction of a vineyard plot. It determines which grape varieties will thrive there. The best winemakers help the grapes to express their uniqueness, without technical intervention or heavy processing.”

       ” Terroir Wines is dedicated to the principle that place matters. We work with winemakers around the world that cherish their land, produce wines that express the sense of place, and that work with minimal intervention in the vineyard and the cellar. Most are organic, some biodynamic, all sustainable. Our wines are as unique and individual as their makers… and their terroir.”

                            Gordon Alexander

WINES

Stift Klosterneuburg Grüner Veltliner Brut NV, Austria

Varietal: GrünerVeltliner Alc.12%

The Klosterneuburg wine estate was founded in 1114, when, as legend has it, during the wedding, his bride’s wedding veil was blown off by a gust of wind; Leopold vowed to build a monastery where the veil was found. That spot became the Klosterneuburg Monastery, a religious and cultural center, and the location around which Stift Klosterneuburg has been making wines for more than 900 years. In the modern era, Stift Klosterneuburg is a pioneer in sustainability and climate protection; in 2009 it became Europe’s first carbon-neutral winery. The Grüner Veltliner Brut pours nearly clear with frothy, medium-sized bubbles. Aromas of green apple, pears, and lemon zest mingle with a subtle white pepper note. On the palate, pear and apple mingle with peaches and give way to a dry, yeasty finish. Pairs well with seared tuna and sushi. $19.99

Coquille Blanc 2021, Paso Robles, California

Varietals:30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 30% Viognier, 10% MarsanneAlc.13.5%

When winemaker Carol Shelton was 6, her mother developed an “identify the scent” game using herbs and spices out of their kitchen cabinet. It quickly became apparent that Carol not only possessed a great sense of smell, but that she was remarkably adept at figuring out the new smells as the game evolved. As Carol recalls, “it was probably the beginning of my path into the wine industry.” After an Enology degree at UC Davis, Carol worked for more than 20 years for several legendary winemakers. In 2000, at the urging of her husband, Carol decided to start her own winery. Carol continues to meticulously handcraft her wines with creativity and passion. Her Wild Thing label denotes that the wine is produced using the wild yeasts found on organically grown grapes. The Coquille Blanc is a complex alternative to the more one-dimensional white varietal wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, aromas of spicy pears, white peaches, and marzipan, mix with a touch of honeysuckle perfume. In the mouth it is crisply dry yet creamy, round and full-bodied, with nice almond paste on crisp-yet-juicy pear fruit. Pairs well with Thanksgiving sweet potato dishes and seafood in creamy white sauce. $29.99

Castro Ventosa Bierzo Mencia Joven, Bierzo, Spain

Varietal: Mencia Alc. 14%

Castro Ventosa was founded by the Perez family in 1752 and the family has owned the estate ever since. The Perez family owns 75 hectares of Mencía vineyards in Bierzo, making them the biggest owners of this varietal within the Bierzo D.O. The Bierzo appellation is made of 5,000 hectares with 2,500 planted with white varietals and 2,500 planted with Mencía; there are 5,000 landowners within the appellation. Raúl Pérez, who now runs the winery, is a figurehead for Bierzo wines in Spain. Castro Ventosa produces three different Mencía; Valtuille, El Castro de Valtuille and El Castro de Valtuille “Joven Mencia.” Mencía is indigenous to Bierzo, and some suspect that it is an ancient clone from Cabernet Franc. When it comes to the grape Mencia, Raul Perez is obsessive; no detail is overlooked in his quest to accurately express the purity of true Mencia in the region. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and then left in oak vats for 3 months, the wine produced is fresh and without a ton of oak characteristics despite the malolactic fermentation. On the nose, herbal notes are mixed with wild berries. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and fruit forward with notes of graphite and good acidity.

Pairs well with venison, poultry, or veal. $17.99

Quinta do Ribeiro Santo Tinto Riserva

Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz, Alc. %12.5

The Quinta do Ribeira Santo is an ancient property once belonging to the Catholic Church and featuring one of the few perennial streams in the area, the Holy River, the Ribeira Santo. Owner and winemaker Carlos Lucas has over 25 years experience in the cellars of Portugal, Spain, and southern France. His father bought and renovated the hacienda and vineyards of the ancient Quinta do Ribeiro Santo property in the Dao wine region, a mountainous territory, mostly on a high-altitude plateau surrounded by the higher mountains of the Serra da Estrela, Serra do Caramulo, and Serra da Nave in 1995. He handed the reins to Carlos in the 2000s. Carlos now makes complex and compelling wines from the indigenous varieties planted on the property.  Pinha Tinto Reserva is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz. Destemmed and fermented in stainless, then racked over to 225l French

oak barriques to finish fermenting, racked into oak for an additional 9 months ageing before bottling. Deep red color with touches of purple, black fruit and spices, from pepper to vanilla. Velvety and long. Ages well. Pairs well with Cuban-spiced pork and beans, barbequed beef, Gruyere cheese, black beans and lentils. $19.99

Bernard Magrez L’Aurore de Gascogne Le Douceur de Vignes, Gascony, France

Varietal : Gros MansengAlc. 12%

Gascony is the region in southwest France that sweeps south from the Bordeaux region down to the Pyrenees Mountains and the Spanish border. The Cotes de Gascogne appellation is slightly inland, nestled behind the pine forests of Les Landes, 5,000 square miles of former marsh, moor and dune-field that was stabilized with maritime pine tree plantations in the early 1800s. Born in Bordeaux in 1936, Bernard Magrez left school at 16 to begin trading wine. Over the decades, he has built a formidable firm owning no less than forty-three individual domains, including several of Bordeaux’s most famous Crus Classes. In fact, he is the only individual to own 4 separate Cru Classe Chateaux. Today Magrez has properties now all over the world, and a yacht racing team. At Magrez’ estate in the Cotes de Gascogne, he produces two wines, both made from 100% Gros Manseng. The dry version is a classic Cote de Gascogne, dry, crisp, and clean. The Aurore de Gascogne Le Douceur de Vignes, however, is his masterpiece from this estate: lightly sweet, with heady floral aromas and a long delicate finish. Pairs well with a lunchtime picnic, afternoon fruit and cheese board, or to accompany a cheese selection after dinner. $17.99

Georgian Legend “Qvevri” Rkatsiteli Amber, Kakheti, Georgia

Varietal: Rkatsiteli Alc. 13.5%

Georgian Legend LLC was founded in 2011 to craft fine Georgian wines and brandies. The company’s goal is to protect, preserve and promote Georgian culture and its deep traditions of unique wines and top-quality brandies. One of the unique aspects of traditional Georgian winemaking is that it’s been at the vanguard of “natural winemaking” for 8000 years. Open-top fermentation with natural yeasts; almost no physical or chemical manipulation; minimal racking and no need for filtration… basically no sulfites added to the reds and a bare minimum for the whites. This wine, from the Tsinandali zone in Kakheti, is completely naturally made, using the ancient Qvevri method of fermentation in deeply-buried Qvevri (large fired-clay amphorae lined with beeswax), allowing for a long, slow fermentation and gentle, controlled oxidation to create the unique tangy style of amber wine. In the glass, the wine is a medium-amber color. It has notes of fresh fruit and herbs, and a long, tangy, mineral-driven finish. It is a perfect introduction to amber (or orange) wines. Pairs well with salads, meat barbeque and other meat dishes of Caucasian and Central Asian cuisine. $21 .99

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 and a smooth, refreshing kolsch 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 Gordon Alexander 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. (We have just changed 18 of the wines on the machine, so come in and try something new)!

Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.

Thank You! …Kathleen

 For Your Mobile Calendar – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines

Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines

Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour

December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines

Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting

Continuing to offer 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

Haffner’s and Reverie 73 On Essex Ave Update

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The former Mobil/Dunkin on Essex Ave is being reinvented for a cannabis dispensary, convenience store and gas station and it appears to be moving right along. The gas pumps appear to be installed, sidewalks constructed, and signage is appearing. The main building appears to be a pretty good size and the guys told me they hope to open in this calendar year. Giacalone Construction is doing a good job for the newest Reverie 73 location. The Haffner’s sign leads me to believe this site will be similar to one already up and running in Lowell. Thanks to the guys for chatting with me!

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