Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joe,

Hope I did this right. 

Really enjoying being GMG reader.

Figured you can pic the photos you want to use.

Summer hair cut on the SUP, grown out hair on the boat.

Loves to inspect the fish as they come onboard. 

THIS SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MARC BERGERON OF MASCIARELLI WINES

The Masciarelli Wine Company is a family-owned business focused on importing and distributing only the finest quality limited-production wines. Their diverse portfolio of artisanal wines is distributed in 27 states to 31 wholesalers throughout the United States.

 Masciarelli Wine Company strives to deal directly with the winery whenever possible and seek out small estates producing high-quality wines that would be overlooked in larger brand-driven portfolios. Marc has many years of experience in the wine business and is both passionate and knowledgeable.

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WINES

Marco Scolaris Pinot Grigio, Collio, Italy

Varietal: Pinot Grigio, Alc.12.5%

When many people think of Italian white wine, Pinot Grigio is the first that comes to mind, and with good reason. Pinot Grigio is the most imported variety of wine in America. Fans of Pinot Grigio can expect a light-bodied, delicate white wine that is a natural pairing for light dishes such as appetizers, salads, or fish. Although Pinot Gris is indigenous to Burgundy, it is now grown in many wine regions all over the world. It is perhaps most commonly associated as coming from Italy, where it is produced in large quantities. Known in Italy as Pinot Grigio, it  is grown throughout Northern Italy, but is most commonly found in Veneto, Umbria, Trentino, Emilia-Romagna, and Friuli. It is one of the main wines of the Collio. The Scolaris Pinot Grigio is straw yellow in the glass. It has an elegant and complex bouquet, with notes of fresh, exotic fruits and acacia flowers together with a hint of bread crust. On the palate, tangy acidity accompanies ripe pear and lemon drop candy. Pairs well with oyster, fish, Brie. $ 17.99

Foris Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Varietal: Pinot Gris, Alc.14%

 In 1974, Ted Gerber, owner of Foris Vineyards, began growing grapes, and in 1978, he started selling them commercially to wineries across the Pacific Northwest. Then in 1986, Foris Vineyards began producing wine, and decades later, its wines are enjoyed in 44 states, four Canadian provinces, and even Japan. Foris wines are defined by the uniqueness of the Illinois Valley, home to the estate vineyards and winery. A part of the western most reaches of Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley Appellation, the valley is distinctive in its alpine attributes. Gerber found that Alsace white varieties are especially well suited to the vineyard’s microclimate.On the nose, this Pinot Gris has notes of Honey Crisp apples, Bartlett pear, and green papaya mingled with scents of toasted almonds and coconuts. The wine spreads across the palate with a rich texture; bright acidity and freshness from fermentation in stainless steel which gives the wine a little verve. Pairs well with salmon, roast chicken, shellfish. $19.99

Clos de RochersAuxerrois2021, Luxembourg

Varietal: Auxerrois, Alc.12.5%

 The Domaine Clos des Rochers estate has been owned and managed by the Clasen family since the 19th century. The 16 hectares of vines belonging to the Domaine are spread across the best slopes of the villages of Grevenmacher and Wormeldange as well as in the village of Ahn. The vines are exclusively planted with noble varieties: Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling. Auxerrois (or Pinot Auxerrois) is a white wine grape variety with a perplexing number of synonyms. True Auxerrois, often called Pinot Auxerrois or Auxerrois Blanc, is grown fairly extensively in Alsace and appears in more wines than most may realize.The origin of Alsatian Auxerrois remains unclear; it shares the same spelling as a town in Chablis, but is pronounced differently. Outside France, it is grown in Germany, Austria, Italy and Luxembourg and there are also a handful of plantings in North America and South Africa. The Clos de Rochers Auxerrois is acidic and lively, with floral and citrus notes. On the palate it has a mineral and saline quality. Pairs well with fish, poultry, egg-based dishes. $21.99

OndarreReserva 2018 Rioja, Viana, Spain

Varietals:  Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha, Alc. %13.5

Bodegas Ondarre was founded in 1985 in Viana in the heart of Rioja, by  the Limousin Ucin family, who wanted  to develop the concept of a terroir wine in a zone with a unique style, determined by the diversity of soils and the arrangement of the small and ancient vineyard plots on slopes climbing up towards the Sierra de Codés. The character of Bodegas Ondarre wines comes from its soils. That’s why, once the best plots have been selected for making its stable of wines, the grapes are harvested by hand. On the sorting table any berries which do not meet thee required quality standards are removed and then vinification takes place in the traditional way, using new French-oak (25%) and American Missouri-oak barrels 75%).The Ondarre Reserva Rioja pours an intense cherry-red color. There are aromas of oak and spices on the nose. On the palate, intense leather and vanilla join ripe strawberries and red cherry. The wine has well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Pairs well with pork, barbecued beef, aged cheeses. $ 19.99

Chateau Pindefleurs, Bordeaux, France

Varietal : 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, Alc. 14%

Winemaker Dominique Lauret grew up in Bordeaux, often passing by the Pindefleurs property, which has a history that dates back to the 17^th century. Lauret worked with his brother at Chateau Pipeau until 2006, when he bought the Pindefleurs property. He set about renovating the Carthusian monastery, constructing a new winery, and installing new vinicultural equipment. Chateau Pindefleurs has become a family operation now that Lauret’s daughter, Audrey, and his son, Pierre, have joined him. Saint Emilion is revered for its finely crafted and utterly delicious blended red wines, most commonly made by blending together wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot varietal grapes. The Chateau Pindefleurs Saint-Emilion pours a deep red, with aromas of cherry, plum, and cedar on the nose. On the palate, it has juicy raspberry and boysenberry preserve flavors, along with ample anise, roasted apple wood, and black tea notes. Pairs well with prime rib, smoked duck breast, slow-cooked leg of lamb. $42.99

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.

Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram. 

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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 Marc 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!

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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 ~ GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE

GMGI is excited to bring another season of timely, engaging science to you at home – just in time with the cold weather and dark evenings.

First up: Dr. Ian Hewson! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hewson to the virtual series on Thursday, December 7th as he discusses the impacts of the long-spined sea urchin’s near-extinction in the Caribbean Sea in 2022. Register today!

You may wonder – what do sick sea urchins in the Caribbean have to do with us here in Gloucester? If a sea urchin population is affected, it can have drastic effects on it’s entire ecosystem, including surrounding coral reefs. And the health of coral reefs is vitally important to human health – they help to regulate our climate and play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.

Our Science Hour Warm Up gives a preview of Dr. Hewson’s talk, The Long-spined Urchin Mass Mortality of 2022: What Happened, What’s Happening Now, and Where to Go From Here. Read the Warm Up to learn more and to register!

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Dr. Hewson’s Science Hour talk is on Thursday, December 7th at 7pm. Click here to register!

Dogs at the helm. Stryn and Kai from Magnolia weekending on the Erin Gael 

(978) 283-3100

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

OAK TO EMBERS’
DECEMBER SHOPPING LINEUP

Sunday, December 3rd 11:30 – 3pm
Myrth Ceramics

Saturday, December 9th 11:30 – 3pm
Joe’s Fresh Fish Prints
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Lobster Trap Gifts

Saturday, December 16th, 11:30 – 3pm
One Ocean Apparel
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Diamonds and Rust

40 Beach Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944. 978-704-9388

Link to purchase https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/

I’ll have this stuff at @castawaysvintagecafeglo with a bunch of other awesome vendors for the sip and shop 5-8pm Thursday night. Buy a quarter zip get a free GMG or American Flag Cap. Buy a cap get a free GMG Christmas Coozie! We have plover merchtoo including the oversized super soft beach towels!!! While they last!

Boat puppy in training Rosalita Arabella

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY 

Operating in its temporary location at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, the Sawyer Free Library is a vibrant hub where the future comes alive through education and cultural enrichment and where knowledge is accessible to all, free of charge. From early literacy programs nurturing the youngest minds to cutting-edge STEM after-school programming for students to assisting digital learners in finding their way in the online world to a plethora of local community events for every age, the Library plays an integral role in shaping Gloucester’s educational, cultural, and social fabric.

The Sawyer Free Library relies on this important yearly fundraising effort to provide a wide range of new collections and resources, technology, innovative programming, and critical services to respond to the changing needs of the greater Gloucester community.

“The Library enriches, informs, and strengthens every corner of our city,” said Mern Sibley, President of the Library’s Board of Trustees. “We hope the community will carefully consider our appeal and join us in supporting the vital work of the Sawyer Free Library. Every contribution ensures that the Library can be exceptionally agile, relevant, and inventive while remaining completely accessible and free of charge.

“We provide library services that make a significant difference in the lives of our patrons and our community,” said Sawyer Free Library’s Director Jenny Benedict. “Every contribution to the Annual Appeal is a direct investment in the Library’s meaningful programming, diverse resources, and crucial services that create opportunities for individuals of all ages to connect, learn, grow and thrive throughout Gloucester and beyond.”

Contributions to the year-end Annual Appeal can be made online at www.sawyerfreelibrary.org or by check to the Sawyer Free Library, Annual Appeal, P.O. Box 415, Gloucester, MA 01930.

www.sushisanglee.com

Event: Lanesville Congregational Church Annual Christmas Fair

Date/Time:  Saturday, December 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Place: Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Description:  Join us for Lanesville Congregational’s annual Christmas Fair, featuring lots of great sale items (white elephant gifts, crafts, baked goods, books, Christmas greens, etc) and delicious hot breakfast and lunch items (including homemade fish chowder).  All proceeds will benefit our 2024 service and misisons trip to Canton Mississippi. See you Saturday!

Link for more info:   https://www.facebook.com/TheOrthodoxCongregationalChurchInLanesville/

Thanks very much, and let me know if you need anything else!

-Glenn Deckert

G400+ Partner Art Exhibit and Sale  –  Celebrating Home: A Solstice Event

Event Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Point of Contact: Joy Buell/ joy_buell@hotmail.com or Elsje Zwart / Elsje.zwart.g400plus@gmail.com, or events@gloucesterma400.org (978) 231-3771

Title: Celebrating Home: A Solstice Event

Where: O’Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA

Together with Gloucester 400+, Joy Buell and her fellow artists from in and around Cape Ann, present Celebrating Home: A Solstice Event that is free and open to the public. O’Maley Middle School is the site for this festival of fine arts and crafts featuring works by Tom Amend, Elizabeth Bish, Denise Brown, Joy Buell, Sara Collins, Jane Gardner, Joanne Hurd, Ann Lafferty, Juliet Lockwood, Toby Milgrome, Kathy Morris, Dawn Pratson, Evy Stewart, Sue Van, and Leslie Wind amongst others.

Each artist has created some exceptional pieces that best express their Cape Ann experience. They are eager to display and talk about their art and how they set about creating their pieces. The entire festival offers a variety of artistic styles that should appeal to a wide audience.

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