Day: June 7, 2024

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D’wharf Art:  

77 Rocky Neck Avenue unit #4 
Hours:  
Friday – Sunday 12-5.  Thursday 12-7 and by appointment: 508-380-9630
Opening Reception:  
Thursday June 20, 5-7

The gallery will have its first official opening reception Thursday June 20th, 5-7.  All are welcome to mingle and enjoy refreshments with the artists in one of the most beautiful and dynamic areas in Gloucester.  

General hours will be 12-7 Thursday; 12-5 Friday-Sunday and will be available by appointment as well. 

With all of the changes on Rocky Neck over the years, it’s exciting to see a new surge of cultural vitality.  D’Wharf, along with neighboring art studios, restaurants, and galleries, is delighted to be a part of it. 

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🦞$13.99+tax Lobster Roll 🦞
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excluding gluten free crusts

JUNE 5, 2024 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

The Sawyer Free Library is pleased to host its community partner Wellspring, Inc. on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 pm as they present HISTORY LIVES HERE and share the information they uncovered about the Freemans of West Gloucester, a prominent Black American family. 

Born in 1731, Robin was enslaved to Captain Charles Byles, a mariner whose property was located across the street from Wellspring House. In his struggle to self-emancipate, Robin paid Capt. Byles 1# and 12 schillings in 1769 to secure his freedom. This was 21 years before there would be no recorded enslaved people in Massachusetts. When he died , Capt. Byles left Robin 40 schillings in his will.

In 1826, Robin’s son, Robert purchased this house and land and made it his family home. We will share with you the Freeman family stories of opportunity and resilience and learn more about their contributions to the Greater Cape Ann community. Your presence and interest honors Robin Freeman his family and their legacy.

All are welcome. No registration required. For more information, visit: sawyerfreelibrary.org 

Where: Sawyer Free Library, 21 Main Street, downtown Gloucester

When: Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Did you know Maritime Gloucester is hosting weekly schooner challenges all summer on Tuesday evenings? We didn’t either but we happened to have tickets for Tuesday’s sail which was the first of the summer’s schooner challenges. These challenges are designed to give the apprentices some real life experience out on the water as captains. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!

We were aboard the Isabella and AJ as our captain. The Ardelle was captained by Jack and Ben. It was a perfect evening to be on the water as the sun was setting. Good natured rivalry between the crews added to the enjoyment. We assisted with crew duties which may have impacted the results of the first race………I think we’ll do this again on another Tuesday soon. But other sails are available as well, so check MaritimeGloucester.org if you are interested. Great idea for visiting company!

JUNE 6, 2024 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Make your reservation!

Come watch the NBA Finals at The Cut and if the Celtics win, you’ll be entered into a raffle to snag tickets to an upcoming show in our venue! We have 9 TVs, the comfiest barstools in town (they spin!) and we’re now offering a late night “Bar Bites” menu to keep you fed right until the final buzzer.

Game 1 : Thursday 6/6 at 8:30pm
Game 2 : Sunday 6/9 at 8pm
Game 3 : Wednesday 6/12 at 8:30pm
Game 4: Friday 6/14 at 8:30pm

Only 1 week until Father’s Day – Grab dad a gift card to The Cut, or bring dad by for meal!

Our new hours are in effect NOW!
Monday – CLOSED 
Tuesday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Wednesday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Thursday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Friday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday – 10am – 10pm | Brunch 10am – 2:30pm | Bar Bites: 2:30pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
Sunday – 11:30am – 10pm | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Bar Bites: 3pm – 5pm | Dinner: 5pm – 10pm
* Bar Bites are also available from the concession window late night when there is a show in the venue. 

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COMPLIMENTARY

WINE TASTING WITH DAVE BENDER OF VINEYARD ROAD WINES

Since 2000, Vineyard Road has offered high-quality and high-value wines that reflect their soils of origin. Some of the estates represented have been around for only 5 years. Others have been making wine for more than 500. Vineyard Road specializes in small production and artisanal producers who work in concert with the land to produce wines of distinct and authentic character.

WINES

2020 Aoton Winery, Attiki Roditis, Greece, Varietal: 100% Roditis, Alc. %14.5%

Aoton Winery makes Greek wines from just under two hectares of organically farmed vineyards planted in the mid-1990s. Sotiris Gkinis, their young winemaker, has a remarkable passion for the indigenous grape varieties of Attica, Savvatiano, and Roditis. Aoton’s Roditis white is made from 100% Roditis grapes, from a mix of 30-year-old and 5-year-old vines, grown in soil of slightly alkaline clay and sand. The vines are subject to the temperate Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The grapes are hand-picked at night and carried to storage before sunrise to maintain their freshness and low temperature. They are concentrated in stainless steel tanks and stay there, refrigerated, for approximately ten days to start the alcoholic fermentation by the indigenous, wild yeasts found on the fruit and in the vineyard. Every 24 hours, 10% of the fermented grape must be collected from the bottom of the tank and transferred to the top, and 10% of the freshly harvested grapes are added to the top of the tank. After the end of the fermentation, the fresh wine remains for 10 months on the fine lees. The resulting wine is balanced, well-structured, and dazzles with its golden color, clean floral and sweet, honey-like aroma, and dry flavors of stone fruits and citrus. Pairs well with Greek salad, fish, and shellfish. $$22.99

2022 Armand Heitz, Chardonnay, France, 2022, Alc. 12%

In 1857, the history of the estate begins with the family Nié-Vantey. They owned vines from Santenay to Clos de Vougeot and were important in the wine trade. At the beginning of the 20th century, Georges Lochardet, a Nié-Vantey family descendant and a large wine merchant in the Côte de Beaune, took over twenty hectares of vineyards and several houses. On his death, his son Armand Lochardet inherited half of the estate and passed it to his three children, Bernard, Catherine, and Brigitte. In 1983, Brigitte Lochardet married Christian Heitz and created the Domaine Heitz Lochardet a few years later. Today, vine cultivation is carried out by the Maison Joseph Drouhin under the Heitz  Lochardet name using the principles of organic viticulture.  In 2011, Armand Heitz, the grandson of Armand Lochardet, obtained his oenologist diploma and took over the reins of the Domaine.  In 2012, Armand began the cultivation of vines on land in several parts of Burgundy, growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.  In parallel, Armand created the House of Armand Heitz. This wine is golden with hints of tropical fruit, lemon, peaches, and a bit of cream on the palate. Serve with white fish, scallops, and soft cheeses. $$24.99

2022 Vom Boden Weingut Müller Ruprecht Hibou, Riesling Trocken, Pfalz, Germany Alc. 12.5%, $19.99

Fruit is from Bockenheim. It has 5-6 g residual sugar and was on the lees until it was bottled in July 2023. This almost clear colored Trocken (dry) styled Riesling from the Pfalz region of Germany opens with a nectarine pit and wet stone bouquet with a hint of lime zest. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with great acidity. The mouthfeel is bright, zesty, and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a lime and white grapefruit blend with notes of chalky minerality and tonic water, with some hints of white peach and a dash of white pepper. The finish is quite dry, and its flavors and acidity show nice length. Serve this Riesling slightly chilled on a hot day, on the beach, this summer.  It pairs well with many dishes, including grilled chicken, Asian foods, Sushi, fresh fish, shrimp, and scallops. The 1 liter size (6.5 glasses) makes it a great buy. $19.99

2020 Azienda Agricola Calabretta, “Gaio Gaio” Vino Rosso, Sicily, Italy, Varietal: Nerello Mascalese, Alc. %13

For four generations, Calabretta has been a family winery focused on showcasing the centuries-old traditions of Etna. From Gaetano Calabretta, who began the commercial activities of the winery, selling mainly to northern Italy in the 1920s and 1930s, to his great-grandson Massimiliano, who manages the winery today. The Calabretta vineyards are found within the Etna DOC, where the volcanic soils (both sandy and rocky) and high elevation (600-1000m) create unique microclimates. High winds make it relatively easy to farm organically, the black soils and intense sunshine promote ripeness, and the pronounced temperature difference between night and day preserves acidity and elegance. Through thoughtful and minimal intervention, vineyard work using only copper and sulfur sprays, as little as possible; growing “green manure” cover crops; plowing to aerate the soil; and pruning and harvesting by hand. The cellar has multiple levels, including one underground, dug into the volcanic rock, allowing year-round maintenance of ideal temperature and humidity. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur spontaneously, and the wines age in large Slavonian old oak barrels, where they can gently settle and clarify over time without intervention. Gaio Gaio is a selection of young vine Nerello Mascalese, aged in stainless and cask, and is fruity with Etna’s classic minerally backbone. It is light-bodied with loads of fruit, with a light forest floor, and savory notes on the nose and palate. It pairs well with anything Italian. $24.99

 2021 Two Mountain Winery, Syrah Yakima Valley, Washington, 100% Syrah, Alc. 13.9%

The name, Two Mountain Winery, was inspired by the majestic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, which serve as the backdrop of Copeland Vineyard. Bought by the Schmidt brothers from their family in 2006, Schmidt Orchards were planted by their grandfather, Phil Schmidt. In 1951, it became Copeland Vineyard, which the brothers planted with their uncle, Ron Schmidt, in 2000, and learned the business. Fast forward to now, and you will find them living, breathing, and drinking work in the vineyard and at the winery. This Syrah is 100% Syrah grapes from the Copeland and Schmidt vineyards. The wine is barrel-aged for 22 months in 79% French, 21% American (39% new, 61% neutral oak casks). It is a small release with just 419 cases produced. Bright red fruit aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and tobacco with similar notes on the palate, along with soft tannins and a mouth-filling finish. $24.99

Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us on 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 Dave 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

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Savour Wine Tastings!

June 8 – Dave Bender of Vineyard Road

June 15 – David Gansler, owner of LaRosa Selections

June 22 – Anna G of Cynthia Hurley Wines

June 29 – Bill Hoey of 21st Century Wines

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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

Wear Orange National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Wear Orange Weekend is June 7-9

Wear Orange was inspired by the tragic death of Hadiya Pendleton. One week after marching in President Obama’s second inaugural parade, Hadiya was shot and killed in a playground in Chicago in January 2013, 

Hadiya Pendleton had hopes of studying abroad one day. Instead of planning for this optimistic future, her family was planning her funeral. Eighteen-year-old Hadiya was not the intended target. She shot in the back and killed while standing with friends at a park in Chicago. The group she was standing with was mistaken for members of a gang.

Soon after, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. Wear Orange is now observed every June. Thousands of people wear the color orange to honor Hadiya and the more than 43,000 Americans are killed with guns and approximately 76,000 more are shot and wounded every year.

Survivors of gun violence are not only the direct victims. Survivors are friends, family and community members who live with this pain. Their hearts are emblazoned with the scars of their losses.

But as incidents of gun violence have grown, so too has the movement to stop it. Moms Demand Action and Wear Orange advocate for the safe and lawful use of guns.

Moms Demand Action continues to educate, raise awareness, organize, advocate, and rally for safer communities. Wear Orange events are organized by the local chapters of Moms Demand Action to memorialize what would have been Hadiya’s 18th birthday, June 2,1992.

 

·         Wear Orange this week-end.

·         Light your home with an orange light

·         Lift your hearts and voice to stop the violence

https://wearorange.org/https://momsdemandaction.org/