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Joan Fitzgerald, Professor of Urban and Public Policy at Northeastern University, will deliver a virtual lecture on the governance challenges of adaptation to climate change, on September 27th from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Professor Fitzgerald will discuss what local municipalities and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts need to do to protect their coastlines and to respond equitably.
Coastal Massachusetts is already experiencing dramatic coastal flooding that will keep increasing due to sea-level rise and more frequent and severe storms. Already, for example, Boston has more sunny-day flooding from high tides than any other city in the nation. Drawing from her recently completed Boston Foundation Climate Progress Report, Prof. Fitzgerald will discuss what the Commonwealth needs for effective governance of these increasing threats.
“There are four key barriers intensifying these challenges for local municipal governments”, says Fitzgerald, “including 1) limited jurisdiction to act since much of the coastline is privately-owned; 2) outdated and complex permitting requirements; 3) lack of a statewide governance structure to focus on the Commonwealth’s entire coastline; and 4) insufficient funding to pay for costly resilience infrastructure.”
As a recognized leader on climate mitigation and resilience in Massachusetts, Fitzgerald’s research focuses on urban climate action and strategies for linking it to equity, economic development, and innovation. In her fourth book, Greenovation: Urban Leadership on Climate Change (Oxford Univ. Press, 2020), she argues that the climate strategies of most cities represent random acts of greenness rather than integrated and aggressive action. She points to leading cities in North America and Europe and offers strategies for cities to accelerate their action.
This virtual lecture is the third in a series of Cape Ann Conversations: Changing Coastal Communities hosted by Harvard University Graduate School of Design’s Office for Urbanization. These convenings form a portion of the ongoing multi-year climate adaptation research project for Cape Ann, undertaken in collaboration with Town Green, the Water Alliance, the Cape Ann Climate Coalition, and the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea.
THIS SATURDAY, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 – 4 PM, COMPLIMENTARY
FINE WINE TASTING with Mike Guinard of Village Wine Imports
WINES
Maison Olivier Tricon 2020 Chablis, Chablis, France
Varietal: Chardonnay, Alc.12.5%
Raised in a farming and wine growing area, Olivier Tricon has worked in various French regions, then as a cellar master on the family estate. In tandem, he worked as a broker, which led to him setting up his own wine merchant’s business. In 1998, Olivier purchased this estate — and thanks to excellent vineyards and knowledge, these wines will offer some of the best values in Chablis. This Chablis is made from 100% Chardonnay, from 20-year-old vines, sustainably grown on Kimmerigean limestone and vinified entirely in stainless steel. The result is a pleasantly austere amalgamation of green apple, under-ripe pear and a firm mineral backbone punctuated by crushed seashell and steel. Brilliant pale yellow with green tints. Lovely nose combining citrus fruits, acacia, and mineral notes. Ample attack flowing into a well-structured, ripe, rounded and concentrated palate where well-integrated freshness adds depth. Pairs well with seafood platters, tempura, and goat cheese. $34.99
Le Meurger 2022 Chardonnay, Macon, France
Varietal: Chardonnay, Alc. 13%
The Le Meurger name stems from the word “meurs” (walls), constructed to mark out a property, or built along the edges of plots from stones extracted from the fields. The walls were called “murgers” or “les meurgers.” The wines are great examples of the terroir behind the walls in this Burgundian vineyard. The Chardonnay grapes for Le Meurger wines are grown on the hillsides of Macon, around the Vire-Clesse area. The soils here have a higher amount of limestone than most of the region, giving the grapes a more elegant style, and lending the wine a slightly more mineral edge on the finish. Light citrus aromas of lemon and pear are enveloped with acacia honey. Citrus follows onto the palate, where lemon and lime give way to a floral honeyed finish. Pairs well with shellfish, crab cakes, chicken. $22.99
La Pietra del Focolare Augusto Colli di Luni,
Varietal: Vermentino, Alc.13%
La Pietra del Focolare is located right in the heart of that territory that gave birth to the small and prestigious DOC dei Colli di Luni. The company, founded in 1995, is located on the plateau between the hills of Castelnuovo Magra and Lunion, the winding southeastern side of the Liguria region. This small business project was born from the great passion for nature and viticulture of Stefano Salvetti and Laura Angelini. Augusto is a Vermentino that epitomizes the Colli di Luni tradition. It comes from the lowest vineyards of the D.O.C. with clayey and fresh soils, which surround the historic Villa of Colonel Archime de Casani, within an enclave, sheltered from the cold north winds and pleasantly tempered by the sea breeze. The wine is characterized by a straw yellow color with faint greenish reflections. On the nose there are notes of wild white flowers and of aromatic herbs, together with hints of pear and apple. On the palate it is fine and easy to drink but compelling, with good body. Pairs well with seafood, pasta with pesto, and ratatouille. $29.99
Vrac, or “envrac” translates to “bring your own bottle.” In many French villages, locals will bring bottles or jugs to a nearby winery and fill them up with an easy-drinking wine to use as their house wine. Vrac Cotes du Rhone is made from fruit grown in the southern Rhone valley; 90% of the fruit is de-stemmed, with the remaining 10% left as whole clusters. Fermentation occurs in open concrete and stainless-steel vats. After pressing, the wine is aged in steel tanks. In the old-school approach, a Cotes du Rhone red wine would almost always have seen some barrel ageing — the same barrels sometimes used for too many vintages — leaving the opportunity for brettanomyces or other bacterial life to flourish and become part of the aromatic profile, often described as barnyard. But in the new school of winemaking, every attempt is made to capture the freshness of fruit while leaving room for the stony minerality to show through, so no oak is used at all. The result is a delicious, fresh wine that delivers a true sense of place. Pairs well with lamb, venison, pork. $16.99
Celler Comunicais located in the town of Falset, 370 meters above sea level in a dry, Mediterranean climate. Vineyard age ranges from 25 – 85 years. Patri Morillo and Pep Aguilar were not born into the world of wine. They did find it though, and 10 years after working in other people’s vineyards, Pep and Patri now have their own estate project. For years, the wine style in Montsant has been chasing that of Priorat, but Pep and Patri have their own style. Leaving the wine unoaked, they offer the 3 most important details in a wine: soil, fruit, and vintage. Their Montsant is more akin to the Cru Beaujolais and Northern Rhone. The wine is a snap-shot of the estate. It depicts the estate’s soils of decomposed granite and climatic conditions which are slightly less severe than those of the rest of the area. Suc de Sauló translates from Catalan to mean “juice of granite.”Fresh blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry flavors offset by an intense mineral line and incredibly smooth fruit tannins. There’s a touch of thyme and bay to the palate, but this is anything but rustic. Comunica Garnacha Carinyena is the estate wine of Mas d’en Cosme, made from roughly equal portions of Garnacha and Carinyena, and a touch of Syrah (10%). It’s fermented with indigenous yeast and lots of whole bunches, and raised entirely without oak to preserve the bright fruit and incredible texture inherent in the wine. Comunica shows fresh blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry flavors offset by an intense mineral line and incredibly smooth fruit tannins and a hint of thyme and bay to the palate. Pairs well with beef brisket, roasted pork, smoked turkey. $24.99
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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.
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 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
For Your Mobile Calendar
Savour Wine Tastings!
Sept. 16 – Augusto Gabriel with wine of Portugal
Sept. 23 – Mike Guinard – Sales Manager, Village Wine Imports
Sept. 30 – Arik Colbath – Charles River Wines
Oct. 7 – Chris Hoffman – Oz 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
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This Sat. Sept 9/23 from 11-2:00 PM, Cape Ann Animal Aid is having their Annual Rescue Reunion! They have graciously agreed to let us have a soft serve ice cream truck parked at the entrance of the Gloucester Dog Park! Check out the Rescue Reunion and then walk across the street and treat yourself and your dog to a sweet ice cream treat. For a $10.00 suggested donation you will get a soft serve ice cream cone, or cup for you, and a “Pup Cup” for your dog! And everyone who donates gets a doggy treat bag too! All donations go to the maintenance and supplies for the Gloucester Dog Park, keeping it looking good for all the dogs and owners of Cape Ann and beyond! And speaking of looking good! A big special Thank You to Best in Show Pet Salon in Gloucester, MA and Julie Wilkins for sponsoring the ice cream truck! We couldn’t have done this with out you!!! And a few other special people! Thank you!!! It is going to be Awesome! Please join us!! You won’t want to miss it!!! Click here if you can’t make it, but would like to still donate to the event! Thank you!!! And Have a great day!!!
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