Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER 

2021 

The Boat Shows and Halloween are now behind us… and the Holidays are quickly approaching.

Hot news for us: 

We’ve just been recognized by Alist Nation as one of 2021Ultimate Gifts. 

And we are starting to sell in Retail Gift Shops. Betsy Frost Designs in Ipswich, Seaside Allure in Marblehead, Oropa in Duxbury, Welch Company in Scituate, The Squire in Chatham and Coastalgifts.com are all carrying some of our line. And we recently showed at The Beauport Hotel Sip and Shop event in Gloucester, MA. 

If last year was any indication- we will be very busy here at Ipswich River Craft, so please order early if you are thinking about giving a piece of our nautical art. 

The most popular orders are still Last Name Medium size signs.  But others order, Boat Names, Kids Initials, Couples Initials with a heart in between, Baby Names, Dog Names and Special Dates. And if last Christmas was any indication of what was hot… our Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was on fire. 

We now offer 5 different sizes.  

Sizes 

Skinny Mini – great for tight spaces especially on boats – only 6 inches high – NEWEST SIZE EDITION – POPULAR WITH BOATERS.

Mini – 8.25 inches high again good for tight places. 

Small – 9.5 inches high – again good inside for smaller homes – and good over hallway doors. 

Medium – 10.5 inches high – is our most popular request.  Its good inside or outside – also great for over door entryways. 

Large – 15 inches high – and is best outside or in large rooms or big spaces.  Kitchens or Cathedral ceilings work well. 

Length 

The length of the word dictates how long the sign will be.  Feel free to reach out for a mock-up so you can see the colors and the dimensions.  And you can request that the flag sign be made to hang horizontal or vertical. 

Frame Color 

Our traditional: White Frame with Gray Backboard is usually the way we make them.  But Black Frame and Black Backboard really pop. 

“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”  which stands for WTF… Where the Fish! 

Hat’s and Champion Hoodies are also available 

Hats $40 each – and the Hoodie is $79 each in Men’s size Large, XL, XXL – limited stock available. 

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www.lobstertrapgifts.com Lobster Hoodie Is AWESOME!

There were 20 times more fishing boats landing 100 times more fish than are landed now.

GLOUCESTER MA FISH LANDINGS AUGUST 20, 1917- OVER 5 MILLION POUNDS. AUG 21, 2012 GLOUCESTER MA 97,300 POUNDS. LESS THAN 2% OF THE LANDINGS IN 1917 WERE LANDED IN 2012

LESS THAN 2% OF GROUNDFISH LANDINGS IN 1917 WERE LANDED IN 2012 ON THE SAME DAY

AUGUST 21, 2012 97,300 LBS OF GROUNDFISH

FISH LANDINGS

Gloucester Daily Times

Cape Ann Seafood Exchange

The Cape Ann Seafood Exchange handled 38,200 pounds of fish Monday. No report was received Tuesday.

Top species landed and average prices Monday were: Small dabs: 7,200 pounds ($1.37) Large hake: 5,900 pounds ($1.92) Large pollock: 4,100 pounds (96 cents)

Small and medium pollock: 3,800 pounds (95 cents) Medium dabs: 2,600 pounds ($1.52)

Other landings

The Buyers And Sellers Exchange (BASE), an electronic auctioning company that sells landings at owner Whaling City Seafood Display Auction in New Bedford, Boston’s Whaling City Auction, and Gloucester’s Whaling City Auction,handled 59,100 pounds of fish and 108,700 pounds of scallops Monday.

AUGUST 20, 1917 –OVER 5,000,000 LBS OF GROUNDFISH LANDED IN GLOUCESTER

from www.downtosea.com–

Check out www.downtosea.com it’s an excellent site with historical photos and stories about Gloucester Fishermen.

97,300 vs over 5,000,000

Here’s another image you’ll get to look forward to in this year’s calendar-

THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, A VERY SPECIAL GORDON ALEXANDER, TERRIOR WINES, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR, CURATED ESPECIALLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS  

WHAT: Join us this Saturday, November 13th for a specially-timed holiday complimentary wine tasting with wine merchant / owner of Terroir Wines, Gordon Alexander.  Gordon will be pouring an eclectic selection of 7 wines, each with a story of their singular terrior representing: Spain, Austria, Bordeaux  Fr., Paso Robles, Central Coast CA, Sierra Foothills, CA and a Portugal Madeira …7 bottles that may be new to your palette.  As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.  

WHY:  A notable learning experience.  Terrior Wines work with winemakers that cherish their land, wines expressing the sense of place with minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar.
Most are organic, some biodynamic, all sustainable.  Wines that are unique and individual as their makers.  

WHO:wine merchant, Gordon Alexander together with Savor’s Kathleen Morgan have selected wines dedicated to the principle that place matters

WHEN: This Saturday, November 13th, from 2pm to 4pm at Savour

HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance.

Saturday’s Pourings include:
Stift Klosterneuburg NV Klostersekt Brut, sparkling blend, Austrian, Varietal:  Gruner Veltliner Sekt, Alc. 12%,  Tasting: Pear-flesh and lemon scents, gentle fizz on the nose. A lovely backdrop of yeast counters the fruit  freshness.  The finish is dry, yeasty and refreshing, Pairs well: pre-dinner aperitif, accompany shellfish, hard cheeses and sushi Rating: Wine Magazine 89  

Hermann Moser, Gebling, Riesling 2015 – Austrian, Alc. 12%, Varietal: Riesling, Tasting: Defines “green apple”, faint hints of grapefruit zest, lemon characterise nose, secondary flavors honey and melon, fizzing with freshness, bracing acidity. Pairs well: pork loin, shellfish, spicy foods, cured meats, Rating: 89 Wine Magazine

Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc – Paso Robles, Central Coast CA, 2019, alc. 13.5%  Varietals: Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne), Tasting: Aromas of peach, honey cake, Key Lime Pie yielding a ripe, nutty nose. Flavors of roasted orange, lemon tonic with a peach accent. Pairs well:  soups, pasta, shellfishing poultry Rating: Wine Magazine 91

Chateau Benitey, Saint-Emillion, Grand Cru Bordeaux, 2016,  Alc. 14%,  Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Merlot,. Tasting: Benitey opens to aromas of cherries and blackberries laced with floral, tobacco and crushed stones together in the glass. Elegant medium body is densely structured, underlined with minerality through the finish.…a true expression of Saint-Émilion terroir. Pairs well: roast chicken, grilled pork, duck, sausage and soft cheese. Rating:  Wine Magazine 90

Omen Red Blend – Sierra Foothills, CA, 2019, Alc. 15%,  Varietals: Zinfandel, Petit Sirah, Barbera, Syrah, Grenache, Alc. 14.5%, Tasting: Dark crimson color, deep purple hues, Inky black cherry, black raspberry, licorice, clove on the nose; medium acidity, jammy, chewy tannins. A velvety texture black, fruit dominated. Pairs well: yes “burgers”, grilled pork, grilled poultry, lamb, veal.  Rating: Wine Spectrum 93, wine.com 90  

Ardevol Anjoli, Priorat blend, Spain, Catalunya, 2016, Alc.15%, Varietals: Syrah, Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Tasting: Bold, structured and strong fruity nose. Black currant hue, fresh on the palate; concentrated rich, dark fruits some spice and licorice, silky texture meets lingering finish. Pairs well: grilled sausage, BBQ, short ribs, Mexican-America cuisine.  

Almas das Calcadas Rainwater Madeira – Portugal, NV, Varietal: Tinta Negra, Alc. 19%,
Tasting: Crisp, aromatic and delicately sweet with vibrant notes of vanilla, caramel, fig and walnut on both the nose and palate. Aged in French oak casks during 5 years. Very well balanced in sugar and acidity. Pairs well: quintessential aperitif with sharp cheddars, charcuterie, Dessert: cheesecake, creme  caramel and toffee pudding. yummy!

Adding to the Terroir Wines Tasting This Saturday is Savor’s Everyday
Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine. a breeze to use.
>Taste 20 new wines for November into the holidays and yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.

> Welcome Your Donation of Any Amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children.
                                                                                                            

Thank You!

…Kathleen

Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.

Welcome all wearing masks. Thank you …for our mutual health and well-being.    

Savour Wine & Cheese  l  76 Prospect St.  l  Gloucester l  978. 282 .1455    

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They sold out in 20 hours! Hope you got your order in! I appreciate the support. They are a lot of fun to produce. They should be in next week and I’ll work on getting them shipped ASAP.