Good Morning Gloucester

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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I did not expect to find a Veterans Day post at the Dunfugin Ramp yesterday, but here we are remembering the service and sacrifice of Edwin Haselgard, who has a memorial at the Dunfugin Ramp. I looked into his story a bit and was quite moved by it. Here’s one version by a Robert Drexler you might find interesting. Each of these stories pulls at your heart in gratitude to the veteran and to their families. I do not know the story of how Edwin’s memorial ended up at Dunfugin, but I find it beautifully appropriate.

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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.

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‘Til spring…

From Facebook today, Destinos announcement:

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