THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

WINE TASTING WITH ANNA GORELIKOV OF CYNTHIA HURLEY WINES

Cynthia Hurley French Wines began in 1984 when Cynthia and Robert Hurley started importing French Bordeaux into New York and New Jersey. Cynthia and Robert had been living and working in Paris and became enamored with French wine. Many of their weekends were spent driving to the different wine regions of France to find those undiscovered bottles of great wine from small family producers.

When the Hurleys returned stateside, they began to import the wines they loved, but couldn’t find in the U.S. The business expanded to include top producers and everyday drinking wines from Burgundy, Loire, and Rhone.

Cynthia relocated the business to Newton, Massachusetts, when they moved from New York City. They found distribution and began to sell their wines in restaurants and wine shops. Robert Hurley has continued to run the business since Cynthia’s death in 2011. He remains committed to the company’s founding principle of, “developing a portfolio of domains all family-run no negociants, no cooperatives, just dedicated winemakers.”

WINES

Les Deux Moulins Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Alc. 11.5 %

The Deux Moulins wines are produced from traditional grapes of the Loire Valley. The white cuvée is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, Each year, Paris Wine Company tastes and selects the best cuvées for the Deux Moulins label.The fruit that goes into the Deux Moulins blend comes from gravel and schist soils located between Anjou and Tours and is vinified at cold temperatures in stainless steel tanks to emphasize the fruit-forward nature of the wine. Paris Wine Company founder, Joshua Adler uses his knowledge of French wine regions and strong connections with producers to create custom bottlings for The Good Wine Project. The project focuses on discovering good wines at great prices with fun labels.(The label artwork for Deux Moulins was created by Matthieu David, a key figure in the Paris Wine Company family.) Crisp, light, and juicy, it is a fruit-forward wine that will refresh on the hottest of days. Leading with exceptional acidity and juiciness, it evolves with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. Pairs well with salads, fish, Thai food. $14.99

Pullus Pinot Grigio, Stajerska, Slovenia

Varietals: Pinot Grigio Alc.13%

Ptujska Klet winery cellars have been used for storing and aging wine since 1239. Located under the historic town of Ptuj founded by the Romans, the Ptuj Cellar is one of the oldest in Europe. Above it one can find a state-of-the-art modern winery focused on vinifying fresh, cool climate wines that Štajerska region is famous for. Varieties such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir thrive here and produce vibrant, elegant and fruit-forward wines. This wine is macerated for 48-72 hours with skins, which gives it its salmon color. The wine is made  from perfectly ripe grapes that were picked by hand three times over the span of September. This is a skin contact white that is fresh and aromatic. Aromas of pear, green melon and nectarine lead to an velvety palate with depth and complexity. Perfectly ripe grapes deliver a luscious wine that is balanced by bright acidity and inviting minerality. Pairs well with salads, seafood, light pasta dishes. $17.99

Il Monticello Groppolo Vermentino, Liguria, Italy

Varietal: Vermentino, Alc.12.5 %

The Azienda Agricola Il Monticello was founded in 1982 when Pier Luigi Neri, electronic engineer, inherited a 19th-century house and a plot of land on the hills towering above Sarzana, just in front of the sea. As a hobby, he dedicated himself to viticulture, with the support of his wife Maria Antonietta Bacciarelli and his sons Alessandro and Davide. In 1994 Alessandro and Davide started managing the family vineyard. Thanks to the cooperation with Claudio Icardi, a Piedmontese enologist, Il Monticello first achieved organic and then biodynamic farming. The duo then joined forces with the renowned enologist Nicola Tucci who honed his signature style of slow fermentations and extended lees in the Mosel. The wine pours straw yellow. The nose is herbaceous, with hints of salt and stone fruits. On the palate, it has notes of pear, lemon, and minerals. Pairs well with fish, grilled vegetables, pesto. $19.99

Domaine Saint-Cyr La Galoche Rose, Beaujolais, France

Varietal: Gamay, Alc.13%

Raphael Saint Cyr is the fourth-generation vigneron at the Domaine St. Cyr, which was created by his great-grandfather Pierre Saint Cyr in Anse at the southern edge of the Beaujolais. When Raphael took over the winemaking in 2008, he let go of a large portion of Beaujolais vines around the winery, and acquired vines further north in the crus of Morgon, Regnié, Chénas, and Moulin-à-Vent. At the same time, he converted the entire 23 hectare domaine to certified organic viticulture, making Domaine de Bellevue the largest organic domaine in Beaujolais. The cuvée La Galoche is named after a small stream that runs by the property and represents the largest production from the domaine. More than anything, it represents the Beaujolais ideal of a delicious, joyful, and easy-to-drink Gamay wine. Pairs well with seafood, chicken, and cheese. $17.99

Pasini San Giovanni Il Valtenesi, Lombardy, Italy

Varietal: Gropello, Alc.13%

Initially founded by Andrea Pasini in 1958 as a winery, Pasini San Giovanni truly came into existence in 1977 when Andrea purchased 15 hectares of vineyards and the San Giovanni farmhouse in Puegnago del Gardo. They’ve become a benchmark for the regions of Valtènesi and Lugana- both on the Brescian side of Lake Garda. Under the current guidance of cousins Paolo, Sara, and Luca, the philosophy is focused on organic farming (fully certified as of 2016), biodiversity in the vineyards, indigenous varietals like Groppello and Turbiana, and a carbon neutral carbon footprint (their entire winery is run on solar).The winery itself is located in Valtènesi on the southeastern slopes of Lake Garda in Lombardy. Lake Garda, formed by glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age, is Italy’s largest lake. Owing to its depth (over 1100 feet at its deepest) which acts as a natural heat reservoir, and the Alps to the north which protect from cold northern European winds, Garda has a uniquely warm climate for such a northern latitude. Olive trees, citrus, capers, and cactus are some of the more typically Mediterranean plants that thrive on the shores of the lake. The microclimate also permits grapes to thrive on all sides of the lake. The wine has elegant body, with very fine spicy and fruity notes. Pairs well with cured meats, red meat, hard cheeses such as asiago and pecorino. $19.99

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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 Anna 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.

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