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THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR WITH CONNOISSEUR WINES

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THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR WITH CONNOISSEUR WINES

WHAT: Join us this Saturday, August 28th for a unique complimentary wine tasting with Brooke  Overhiser, Connoisseur Wines.  Brooke will be pouring wines from Martignetti’s Connoisseur Portfolio representing: Napa, Northern Rhone, Veneto and Piedmont, It., Burgundy Fr., Finger Lakes, NY…the occasion to taste 6 elegant, unique bottles that may be new to your palette.  As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.  

WHY:  The opportunity to introduce tasters to wines with wide-ranging qualities…an
 array of grape varietals from prized, classic wine regions,… a singular occasion to experience wines that pair beautifully with fish, shellfish, grilled meats and hard/soft cheeses

WHO: For this tasting guest host Brooke Overhiser, boutique wine specialist and Savour’s Kathleen Morgan have selected wines from acclaimed mainstream producers.

WHEN:This Saturday, August 28th, from 2p to 4pm at…

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THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR WITH CONNOISSEUR WINES

THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR WITH CONNOISSEUR WINES

WHAT: Join us this Saturday, August 28th for a unique complimentary wine tasting with Brooke  Overhiser, Connoisseur Wines.  Brooke will be pouring wines from Martignetti’s Connoisseur Portfolio representing: Napa, Northern Rhone, Veneto and Piedmont, It., Burgundy Fr., Finger Lakes, NY…the occasion to taste 6 elegant, unique bottles that may be new to your palette.  As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.  

WHY:  The opportunity to introduce tasters to wines with wide-ranging qualities…an
 array of grape varietals from prized, classic wine regions,… a singular occasion to experience wines that pair beautifully with fish, shellfish, grilled meats and hard/soft cheeses

WHO: For this tasting guest host Brooke Overhiser, boutique wine specialist and Savour’s Kathleen Morgan have selected wines from acclaimed mainstream producers.

WHEN: This Saturday, August 28th, from 2p to 4pm at Savour

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

Saturday’s Pouring includes:
>Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Iron Corral Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 91%, Malbec, Petit Verdot, aged 18 months French oak
Pairs Well: grilled meats ( ribeye, lamb, duck) or veggies w/ rice umami, pan seared mushroom      

>11 Minutes, Pasqua Rose 2019, Treviso, Veneto Italy, Alc. 12.5, varietals:  Corvina, Trebbiano, Syrah, Carmenere, James Suckling 90 pts., Decanter 91 pts  Pairs Well: veal, rosemary risotto, charcuterie, pasta, veggie skewers on BBQ and soft cheeses  

>FV Les Contours de Deponcins, Viognier, 2018, Northern Rhone, White, Francois Villard, Alc. 13.2,  Pairs Well: pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna, blue fish), mature & hard cheese, poultry, cured meats.  

>Dr. Konstantin Frank, DRY Riesling
, Finger Lakes, Seneca Estate, 2020, unoaked,
 Alc.12%, Pairs Well: apples, soft cheese, poached chicken, white fish, salad (green fruits, seafood), green veggies and sushi  

>Domaine Vocoret et Fils , Chablis Vaillon Premier Cru, Chardonnay 2018, Vaillon Estate, Burgundy, Fr. Pairs Well: pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna), shellfish, mild and soft cheese    

>Pio Cesare Cortes di Gavi white, 2018, Gavi wine, Piedmont, Italy, varietal: Cortese,  biodynamic, Alc. 13.5. Pairs Well: seafood and fish, a favorite restaurant wine    

Adding to the Connoisseur Wines tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s only – Digital Wine Machine.Taste 20 new wines seasonally selected and yes, complimentary. All wines are paired with food recommendations from Kathleen….The wine machine is a breeze to use!

Welcome Your Donation of Any Amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You! …

Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.  Thank you for this accommodation for our mutual good health and well-being.  

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


 

The History of the town and city of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts was written by James Pringle in 1892 and is online

The History of the town and city of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts was written by James Pringle in 1892 and is online at Archive.org.

FRONT PAGE
CHAPTER I, Norsemen and other travelers, page 9
CHAPTER II. Cape Ann Visited by the Chevalier Champlain in 1606, page 14
CHAPTER III. Foundation of the Massachusetts Colony, page 18
CHAPTER IV. Town Begins Corporate Career, page 24
CHAPTER V. The Early Settlers, page 36
CHAPTER VI. From 1700 to 1750, page 54
CHAPTER VII. From 1750 to 1800, page 67
CHAPTER VIII. From 1800 to 1860, page 90
CHAPTER IX. From 1861 to 1866, 114
CHAPTER X. From 1866 to 1874, page 221
CHAPTER XI. Incorporation as a City, page 237
CHAPTER XII. The Fisheries, page 281
CHAPTER XIII. Places of Interest, page 288
CHAPTER XIV. Churches and Schools page 291
CHAPTER XV. Fires and Murders, page 309
CHAPTER XVI. Miscellaneous, page 319

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Toby Burnham Catches Four Blue Point Crabs (Not Known For Traveling This Far North) In One Trap Off Annisquam

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