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THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 28, 2 – 4 pm
COMPLIMENTARY
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MIKE MCCANN OF HOGSHEAD WINES
Mike McCann, based in Fairhaven, MA, is a Fine Wine Industry Veteran of nearly 40 years. He started in Retail Wine Sales, followed by decades in Wholesale Sales, Importing and Wine Marketing; Mike has managed and worked with Great Wineries from all over the Globe. Mike’s on-going goal, throughout his entire career in the Wine Business, regardless of Country of Origin or Price point, is to always find good value. Mike is the Portfolio Manager of Hogshead Wine Co., a small Fine Wine Distributor, based in Weymouth, MA.
Hogshead Specializes in well made, hand crafted, smaller production Wines from unique Growing regions all over the World. These items are often slightly “off the radar,” due to their limited nature and certainly fun to discover and share!
WINES
Cantine Jasci Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Varietal: Trebbiano, Alc. 13.5%
Located on the hills that rise 250 meters above sea level from the Adriatic Sea just above the seaside resort town of Vasto in Abruzzo, the Jasci family has been growing grapes and producing wine for three generations. In the early 1960s, Pasquale and Maria turned the focus of their farm to growing grapes and to producing estate wines. In 1980, their son Giuseppe made the prescient choice to convert the farm to organic, becoming one of the first ten wineries in all of Italy to be certified. The family wasn’t on the cutting edge, rather Giuseppe’s wife Irma had been suffering from health problems that doctors couldn’t solve. As the farm was converted to organic, her health problems were resolved. Forty years later, Cantine Jasci continues to be a leader in the production of organic wines. Jasci is one of a growing number of small producers who have turned Abruzzo into a great source for exciting wines. Its Trebbiano d’Abruzzo is made out of the high-quality Trebbiano Abruzzese grape, rather than the more run-of-the-mill Trebbiano Toscano. Straw yellow, this elegant wine has gentle peach and yellow plum flavors that are not too dry. This form of Trebbiano grape produces attractively light and fresh wines, when left to shine following fermentation and lees ageing in stainless steel. Pairs well with antipasti, pasta with pesto, lightly smoked meat, and ham.$15.99
Sepp Grüner Veltliner, Vienna, Austria
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner Alc. 12.5%
Zum Martin Sepp is a small restaurant and inn located in Grinzing, a little town on the northern outskirts of Vienna. Michael Martin produces wine for the inn at Weingut Martinshof, their winery in the Weinvirtel. For generations, the region has supplied wine almost exclusively for the Viennese market, with little or no export to other countries or even other parts of Austria. Martin is one of the most dedicated winemakers you’ll find. His passion for the Grüner Veltliner grape is boundless, and he turns that passion into some of the freshest and tastiest Grüner around. The wine is made using organic practices and aged in stainless steel. It is light and lively on the nose with great citrus fruit aromas. There are bright green apple fruit notes mixed with great minerality and a vibrant acidity. The finish is crisp and clean. Pairs well with salads, shellfish, and fried chicken. $21.99 (1 liter)
Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Les Caillottes, Loire, France
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Alc.% 12.5%
The Roger family descends from a long line of winegrowers from the village of Bué. The first written mention of the name dates back to the 17th century. Until the 1960s, generation after generation practiced mixed farming and animal rearing — the husband would look after the vines while the wife would care for the goats. Jean-Max Roger took over the 4 hectares of vines that his parents had left to him in the early 1970s. With his wife, Nicole, they focused on the vineyards and developed the estate to make it what it is today. In 2004, sons Thibault and Etienne joined their father at the family estate. This Sancerre is a blend of grapes from plots in the villages of Sancerre and Vinon that fully expresses the stony calcareous “caillottes” terroir it hails from. Fruity freshness, finesse, vivacity, and minerality characterize this wine. It is expressive, combining notes typical of the varietal (rhubarb, broom),floral (hawthorn), and fruit (grapefruit, lemon). Starts off bold on the palate offering dense structure and well-balanced acidity with lemony accents. The long finish is evocative of fresh fruit. Pairs well with crustaceans, shellfish, raw or cooked fish, poultry, goat’s milk and blue cheeses. $39.99
Bobal Estenas, Utiel-Requena, Spain
Varietals: % Alc. 13.5%
Vera de Estenas Bobal, located in Utiel-Requena, Spain was founded in 1945 by Francisco Martinez Bermell. Vera de Estenas has been crafting wines from their 47 hectares of estate fruit in Utiel-Requena, the home of Bobal. Situated at 800m elevation at the mouth of the Estenas river near the foot of the Sierra del Remedio mountains, the vineyards run northwest to southeast along a broad swath of calcareous clay soils. The brilliant diurnal shift in temperature, from high heat during the day to chilly temperatures at night helps to preserve acidity in the grapes. The result is a medium-bodied wine made with native yeasts, with bright black and red fruits, spice, and minerals, with balanced acidity. Fermented in concrete tanks, and aged for 8 months, 1/2 in used oak, 1/2 in concrete tanks. All organic practices. Pairs well with turkey, smoked meats, rabbit, Manchego cheese, and Paella. $15.99
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand
Varietal: Pinot Noir, Alc.14 %
Auntsfield Estate’s original vineyard was established in 1873, and was the first colonial winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. Auntsfield is renowned for producing hand-crafted, high-quality Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. All the grapes the winery uses grow in the vineyards they own. The 2020 single vineyard Pinot Noir pours a deep ruby. Rich black cherry and plum fruit mingles with violets and complex savory aromas of dark chocolate, almonds, and cigar box. On the palate, this wine is silky and full, with flavors of ripe berry fruit and dark plum. Powerful yet refined tannins gives a plush texture with seamless length. Wonderfully composed and drinkable now, it can be aged up to 10 years. Pairs well with veal, coq au vin, roasted pork loin, or prime rib. $39.99
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 Mike McCann 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. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting
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
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