Good Morning Gloucester

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

2:00 p.m.

CAMTalks

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CAM Auditorium, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
Free for members, $10 for non-members 

Elena M. Sarni is a humanities-based scholar, writer, and curator. Her new book, Trailblazing Women Printmakers: Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios and the Folly Cove Designers, documents and celebrates the group’s tremendous success and the incredible artistry of its members, pulling from the Cape Ann Museum’s comprehensive collection of the Designers and from other collection sources.   

The Folly Cove Designers (officially 1941-1969) was a grassroots collective of predominantly women block printers founded by Caldecott Award-winner and beloved children’s book author/illustrator Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios (of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel fame). This trailblazing Gloucester based group produced more than three hundred distinct designs, which they block printed on fabric. The designs conveyed personal and regional narratives through the use of shared design principles and the compelling language of pattern. The group was propelled to international fame through commercial contracts with major retailers (F. Schumacher, Lord & Taylor, etc.), articles in leading periodicals such as Life, and participation in seminal fine craft exhibitions. Their work continues to inspire contemporary printmakers around the globe, particularly women printmakers.

With more than 250 black-and-white and color photographs, author Elena M. Sarni explores the Folly Cove Designers’ history, work, and group dynamics. Sarni holds a BA in English and an MA in History and Museum Studies from the University of New Hampshire. She lives in Maine with her beloved cat Leland.

Breakwater Blues…

Come join us for a fun night of trivia, dinner, and a silent auction!

The CCB Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction. The event will take place on Friday, October 27th at the Gloucester Elks. BBQ dinner will be catered by the wonderful people of Every Little Breeze Catering and trivia will be hosted by Neil Dineen! All funds raised this year will go directly to enhancing program offerings at the CORE Peer Recovery & Resource Center in Gloucester, MA. To learn more about the CORE, please visit our website at http://www.ccbfoundation.com or corerecovery.org.

If you are unable to attend the event, but would like to send a donation, please follow the “Tickets” link and select “Donation”.

Ticket Information:

• Single Ticket: $50 per person* [Kids age 16 and under $30]
• Full Table – 10 Tickets: $500

Buy your tickets for $50 online or $60 at the door.

*Dinner and participation in trivia are included in the ticket price. In addition, there will be an auction, and raffles*

If you are not buying an entire table but would like to reserve a table for a group of 10 people that have purchased a ticket, please send your request to Colleen at colleenb@ccbfoundation.com and include the names of the 10 people.

For more information about The CCB Foundation and event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dan at daniel.morrison33@gmail.com.

Hello, Joey!@ Hope this email finds you well!

My portrait is entitled “AUTUMN SEASCAPE,” and it’s done in watercolor, pen and digital paint. 

Please let me know if you like it!!

Thanks so much!!

PJ Bovio 

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Boat, RV & vehicle parking spots for rent

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Whatever you might have planned to do outside today, you should probably double check with the organization since so many of them have been re-scheduled to a rain date. The Oak Grove Cemetery event from Gloucester 400+ is a good example. Changed to tomorrow Sunday Oct 22 at 3:30 as per their Facebook post.

On a tip from GMG friend Liza R regarding a schooner hauled out at the Railways on Rocky Neck, I headed over there to see what was going on. What a busy morning! Schooner Adventure is indeed being worked on and there was a large vessel being moved around the lot. Codzilla and Polaris are also at the Railways. There’s ALWAYS something cool going on over there! Thanks Liza!

23 East Main Street with the top North Shore Beef Slingers!

Sunday Noon til sellout!

Early Morning…

THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 21, 2 – 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH TORI SEPAVICH OF CAPE CLASSICS

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We have a wonderful tasting for this Saturday, featuring the impressive wines of Cape Classics from South Africa, featuring my favorite white and red varietals, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. While glorious in their place of origin, these wines obtain a purity and depth in South Africa unique to their own terroir. Come join us and Tori as we celebrate and enjoy these treasures.

Cape Classics

Behind every farm, winemaker, bottle and grape lies an untold story. Collectively, we discover these tales and share them with our customers. Demanding authenticity, Cape Classics operates the “old-fashioned” way, with relationships and social responsibility at the forefront of our business. The wineries we represent embrace sustainable eco and social practices, doing their part to help preserve lands for future generations while improving the human condition now. Our wines are expressive, crafted with passion and perspective, and delivered with the same hallmark levels of service and professionalism since 1992.

WINES

Bayten Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Town, South Africa

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 13%

The Bayten estate is situated on east-facing slopes of the Constantia berg mountain, just south of Cape Town

and a few short miles from False Bay. This cool-climate coastal area is renowned for elegant white wines that possess an intense minerality. Bayten was established in 1769, when Arend Brink purchased the farm, built a manor house and began planting vines. The property changed hand many times over

the years. In 1981, the Mueller family purchased the estate and began to replant the vineyards and restore the estate to its former glory. Current proprietor Lars Maack constructed a modern wine cellar featuring state-of-the-art winemaking equipment and a temperature controlled barrel maturation area with a capacity of 3,000 barrels. Today Bayten has earned a reputation as the source of some of South Africa’s most exquisite, mineral-tinged white wines. The Bayten Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and zesty with  textbook aromas and flavors of green fig, gooseberry, and lime. Grassy herbal notes are supported by elegant underpinnings of mineral and chalk. Pairs well with oyster, fresh crab, simply grilled fish. $14.99

Raats Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietal: Chenin Blanc Alc.13%

Founded in 2001, Raats Family Wines is focused solely on crafting world class Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, best known as the premier grapes of France’s Loire Valley. The boutique winery has quickly established itself as a New World leader in the production

of these two varietals, garnering tremendous critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Proprietor and winemaker Bruwer Raats firmly believes that South Africa’s proliferation of older Chenin Blanc vineyards provides a unique opportunity to craft terroir-driven wines that serve as international benchmarks for the varietal. The Raats Old Vine Chenin is rich and intense and   strikes a perfect balance between elegance and power. It exhibits luscious flavors of honeyed pear, fig, and citrus, with concentrated, mouthwatering minerality. Appealing hints of ginger and spice carry through on the lengthy finish. Pairs well with roasted vegetables, charcuterie, seafood. $27 .99

Kanonkop Kadette, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 14%

The Kanonkop Estate is often referred to as a South African “First Growth.” The fourth-generation family farm, presently run by brothers Johann and Paul Krige, has been owned and operated by the Sauer-Krige family since the early 1930s.The name Kanonkop is derived from a “kopje” (small hill) on the property, from which a cannon was fired in the 17th century to announce the arrival of the Dutch East India Company’s trading ships at Table Bay. Upon hearing this signal, local farmers would load their wagons and set off for the harbor to barter their produce. Situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, Kanonkop encompasses just over 247 acres of vineyards at altitudes of 195–395 feet above sea level. Cooling breezes from False Bay provide natural “air conditioning” for the vineyards, which are planted predominantly on decomposed granite soils of Clovelly and Hutton. The Kanonkop Kadette shows opulent aromas of blueberries, plums, and red currants. Underlying hints of dried herbs and subtle oak spice add further complexity. The tannins are finely textured and add a sturdy framework to support the plush fruit core. Concentrated flavors of blue and blackberries, combined with delicate acidity, creates a classic Stellenbosch red  blend with a lengthy, dry finish. Pairs well with steak, lamb, grilled burgers. $17.99

Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietal: Cabernet Franc Alc. 14%

While Raats is best known for their sublime Chenins, winemaker Bruwer Raats also crafts scant quantities of an exquisite Cabernet Franc that shows the heights this under-the-radar grape can achieve in the hands of a master. For Bruwer, crafting wines under his own label means that he doesn’t have to worry about shareholders or catering to a market, or to keeping within a cellar’s style. He values the freedom to craft something he believes in. The Raats Dolomite has an enticing nose with its perfume of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender, and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves, and star anise. The palate is dominated by brambly dark berry fruit, black cherries, and spice, with a lovely savory character and a streak of graphite. The palate is complex and layered, with silky, fine-grained tannins, distinct minerality and mouthwatering acidity. Pairs well with steak, barbecue, spicy sausage. $24 .99

Taaibosch Crescendo Red Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietals: 65% Cabernet Franc, 26% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon Alc. 13.5%

In the mid 1990s the property that would become Taaibosch began producing its own wines under the name Cordoba. These wines quickly gained fame, and by the late 1990s, Cordoba had become a cult brand and an icon of South Africa. At the time, it was the first Cabernet Franc-driven Bordeaux blend to be produced in South Africa. Unfortunately, in the early 2000s the cellar was made dormant and wine production under the Cordoba name stopped. In 2016, the Oddo family of France purchased the property, rejuvenated the vineyards, and built a new state-of-the-art cellar. (The Oddo family also owns Piton Sancerre and Vallon des Glauges domains in France).The Oddos named the property Taaibosch and quickly began the farm’s conversion to organic. Minimalistic intervention is applied throughout the winemaking process. The cellar system is gravitational to allow for gentle handling of the grapes and primary juice throughout the initial phase of vinification. This gives the wines a refined tannin structure characterized by balanced tension and longevity, not only in taste but also in terms of aging ability in bottle. Crescendo is a Bordeaux blend defined by Cabernet Franc. Crescendo is a reflection of the terroir from which its grapes originate and is characteristic of wine made in Stellenbosch. Notes of white pepper, clove, and red berries give this wine delightful aromatics. The tension in the wine lends itself to an elegant finish, bringing together the various elements in a gentle fashion resulting in an elegant, polished wine. Pairs well with roasted pork, beef stew, grilled lamb. $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.

Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following us n Facebook and Instagram. 

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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 Tori Jackson 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!

October 21 – Tori Jackson – MS Walker

October 28- Mike Cannon – Hogshead Wines

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