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COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH OWNER, KATHLEEN MORGAN – BIODYNAMIC WINES

Biodynamic vs. Organic

Biodynamic farming was first developed in the 1920s by Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian spiritual philosopher. Simply put, biodynamics is organic wine taken a step further. Just as organic farming takes into account the life around it by growing without the use of toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides, biodynamic farming then encourages and cultivates a symbiotic biosphere wherein all species depend on and nurture one another. These species include anything from soil types to other plants insects, animals and native yeasts. They then plant, harvest, and prune based on a precise calendar that takes into account lunar cycles and the position of the sun and planets. In terms of taste, biodynamic wines are very similar to organic wines, as they are produced similarly. However, compared to conventionally produced wine, organically grown wine has been proven to taste much better. This is likely due to the heightened terroir that comes with organically produced wine. Because organic and biodynamic wines are made in harmony with their surroundings, these “natural” flavors flourish in these wines more than they do in conventionally produced wines.    

                                                                Kathleen

BIODYNAMIC WINES

Patrice Colin makes wonderful wine from his family’s well-established domain in one of France’s newest appellations, the Coteaux de Vendômoise. While the appellation is technically new, viticulture here is ancient. Colin farms several old parcels of ancestral varietals, including Pineaud’Aunis, an ancient red grape from which chenin blanc developed. He makes Perles Grises from Pineaud’Aunis using the traditional method champenois, a very labor-intensive process requiring secondary fermentation in the bottle. Inexpensive and refreshing, and a bargain at $18.99, it is a unique sparkling wine. With a bright and fresh concentration of vibrant red fruits and slight pepper on the palate, this is the ideal aperitif wine.

Pairs well with oysters, snacks, like popcorn, and all fried foods. $18.99

Domaine Jean TeillerMenetou-Salon Blanc2018, France

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Alc.13%

Domaine Jean Tellier is a family-owned winery that was founded in the 1950s. The domaine covers an area of 18 hectares and is located on the best slopes of the communes of Menetou-Salon, Parassy, Aubinges, and Vignoux sous les Aix; 11 hectares are planted with Sauvignon Blanc and 7 with Pinot Noir. Teiller has been certified organic since 2017, and has not used any pesticides, chemical fertilizers or weed killers since 2010. All grapes are harvested by hand and then fermented using mostly indigenous yeasts and in mainly stainless steel.This white wine comes from vines grown on shallow clay and limestone soils within the communes of Menetou-Salon, Parassy, and Aubinges. Notes of citrus fruit, along with some peach, flowers, and savory herbs on the nose lead to a good balance on the palate in which the fruit is uplifted by the acidity and a long finish. (This is my favorite Sauvignon Blanc in the store)! 

An excellent aperitif.  Pairs well with shellfish, fish, chicken, cold salads, or goat cheese. $25.99

Les Equilibristes Hirsute 2020, Bergerac, France

Varietal: 70% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chenin Blanc Alc.13.5%

Les Equilibristes is a collective of winegrowers who work together to create new blends of grape, focused on neglected varietals. It is a collaborative process, from choosing the site to final bottling. Their ground rules are to use grapes from great terroir, practice organic methods, with minimal intervention in the cellar, and minimal use of sulfur. Hirsute is organic and biodynamic. It is golden in color and has hints of citrus and herbs on the nose. On the palate notes of orange and melon mingle with a zesty minerality.

Pairs well with risotto, octopus, and other seafood. $18.99

Maysara Arsheen Pinot Gris 2019, McMinnville, Oregon

Varietal: Pinot GrisAlc.12%

The owners of the Montazi vineyard and Maysara Winery are committed to capturing the true expression of the land and conveying it through their wine. They practice low-impact, holistic farming methods in their certified biodynamic vineyard and carry this philosophy into the cellar, where their biodynamic winemaking practices produce elegant wines that maintain the harmony between fruit and earth. A tantalizing perfume of lemon meringue, honey dew, and lavender enters the nose before you take the first sip of the Arsheen Pinot Gris. On the palate, flavors of apple, honeysuckle, and a hint of marzipan are followed by a crisp, clean finish.

Pairs well with salads, pasta dishes with fresh herbs, and fish. $22.99

Maysara Jamsheed Pinot Noir 2014, McMinnville, Oregon, Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc.13.5%

The owners of the Montazi vineyard and Maysara wines believe in holding vintages until the wine is fully evolved, rather than releasing chronologically. They believe each vintage is unique and should mature on its own timeline. The 2014 Pinot Noir was fermented with 100 percent native yeast and underwent malolactic fermentation. It was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (10% new, 90% neutral). Violet and cherry aromas on the nose lead to raspberry, blackberry, black tea, and fresh cracked pepper on the palate and lengthy tannins on the finish. Delicious! 

Pairs well with dark fowl, grilled meats or salmon, and caramelized vegetables. $34.99

Montepeloso A Quo, 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Varietals: 30% Montepulciano, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 10% Marselan, 14.5% Alicante Bouschet Alc. 12%

The Montepeloso estate is nestled in the hills of Suvereto near Bolgheri above the famed Tua Rita site on the Tuscan Coast – one of the hottest areas in Tuscany. The hot climate often produces over-concentrated wines, presenting a challenge to winemakers. Estate owner and winemaker Swiss-born Fabio Chiarelotto tackled this by overhauling his vineyards in 1997 – retraining, pruning, and regrafting many vines. He now grows all of his grapes biodynamically. Today, Montepeloso has few rivals on the Tuscan coast producing wines of elegance, refinement, and complexity. In the cellar, he does fairly short macerations, employs natural yeasts during fermentation, and never filters his wine. The blend of grapes makes for a complex yet balanced wine. The nose is dominated by dark red fruits and herbal notes, intermixed with spicy aromas and mineral notes. On the palate hints of black fruits and aromatic woods combine with a fine minerality. 

Pairs well with paté, grilled beef or pork, or a hearty stew. $24.99

While you’re in the store, take a look at some of the new beers we have: Maine Beer’s flagship IPA, Lunch, another Maine Beer favorite, Peeper, a smooth pale ale with hints of citrus and some malt sweetness; and one of the best Belgian-style white beers this side of Belgium, Allagash White — made with coriander and curaçao orange peel, it’s lovely on a hot summer day. 

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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 Kathleen 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 – July

Savour Wine Tastings!

August 27 – Kathleen Morgan (Biodynamic Wines)

September 3 – Sommelier Lauren Dadonna of AP Wine Imports

September 10 – Chelsea Plumber – Vineyard Road Wines

September 17 – Anthony Sciarappa – Carolina Wines

September 24 – Joe Nardone – M.S. Walker – Biodynamic Wines

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We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service

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Shortcut…

Gloucester, MA—Sudbay Automotive has made a charitable donation of $100,000 to Sawyer Free 2025 (visit sawyerfree2025.org), a philanthropic capital campaign to fund a comprehensive renovation, modernization and expansion of Gloucester’s public library building. The donation is earmarked to cover the cost of a Teen Creation Space inside the library’s new addition. 

“We are very pleased to help with a project we know will serve the community and, especially, our youth for decades to come,” said Brad Sudbay, general manager. “We’re lucky to operate a business in such a great community and always appreciate the loyalty of our customers, which makes this possible. We know the Teen Creation Space will be a great addition to the library, and the project as a whole will add so much value and access to technology for the whole community.”

The Sawyer Free 2025 project will preserve the original exterior of Cape Ann’s oldest public library, which will house a fully redesigned interior, and will also double the size of the existing library’s footprint with a 15,000-square foot addition. Sudbay secured one of the multiple donor-naming opportunities available in support of the campaign, and it’s one that fills a large gap in Gloucester’s community fabric. Currently, no public indoor or outdoor space exists in Gloucester that is explicitly devoted to teenage use. Together with the library’s new Teen Room, the Teen Creation Space will deliver more than 2,000 square feet of public space for teenagers across Cape Ann and the North Shore.

“The library is committed to supporting teens as they grow into healthy adults during those years when they are becoming increasingly independent from their families, establishing their own identities and forming groups that set the stage for their adult life,” said Barry Weiner, a retired attorney and the campaign chair for Sawyer Free 2025. “Sudbay Automotive’s gift will directly benefit teens from the first day the new library opens by providing more and better opportunities for them to learn, grow and connect. When a local, multigenerational family business gives back to the people and places it serves, to me that demonstrates a corporate sensibility of which we can all be proud.”

The design principles of Sawyer Free 2025 are grounded in the human experience and an ambition to put people first. The newly renovated and expanded Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library will stand as a model for what a 21st century civic hub can and should be in terms of architecture, accessibility, sustainability, the use of natural resources and light, layouts, lines of sight, air quality and public safety. The end product will exponentially amplify the library’s ability to deliver critical services and outcomes not only for Gloucester, but for communities across Cape Ann and the North Shore as a place of equity, inclusion, connection, creation, compassion, renewal and advancement.

The Sawyer Free 2025 project’s total cost is $28 million, a sum that includes built-in inflation costs through the completion of the project in 2025. The Sawyer Library Foundation, the fundraising arm of the campaign, has already inspired more than $14.56 million in pledged donations and grant awards. The completion of the new facility—featuring a sound studio, a film studio, a digital tech lab and 110-seat community meeting space inside one of the most walkable destinations in the city—will result in a 25-percent increase in annual visitors, a 25-percent increase in the number of public programs offered each month by the library and a 50-percent increase in the number of programs hosted at the library by partner agencies.

The Sudbay Automotive Group has been a proud philanthropic force in the region since 1965. The Sawyer Free 2025 project has also received a pair of major five-figure donations in the past 30 days: A gift of $75,000 from the William & Betty Ellis Family Foundation and a $50,000 pledge from an anonymous donor.

PHOTO: Members of the Sudbay Automotive gather at Sawyer Free Library to mark the occasion of the dealership’s $100,000 contribution to the renovation and expansion of Cape Ann’s oldest public library (sawyerfree2025.org). (l to r) Sawyer Free 2025 Campaign Manager Sarah Oaks, Sawyer Library Foundation Steering Committee member Bill Cuff, Sawyer Free 2025 Campaign Chair Barry Weiner, Sudbay Automotive Owner Don Sudbay Jr., Sudbay Automotive Owner Dave Sudbay, Sudbay Automotive Owner Brad Sudbay and Sudbay Automotive Owner Tim Sullivan.

✓ How do I learn more or contact Sawyer Free 2025?

Visit sawyerfree2025.org

info@sawyerfree2025.org

media@sawyerfree2025.org

Call 978.225.0363 or 978.225.0915

Facebook: Sawyer Free 2025

Instagram: Sawyer Free 2025

YouTube: Sawyer Library Foundation 2025

✓ How Do I Give to Sawyer Free 2025?

• Visit sawyerfree2025.org
• Text to donate: Text “325182” to 1-855-575-7888 and select an amount
• Checks: SF2025, 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester, 01930 (Checks payable to: “Sawyer Library Foundation”)
• Volunteer! Reach out if you want to pitch in at the library or with the capital campaign, either in person or virtually. Help your neighbors, serve your community and share your expertise. No matter what kind of volunteer work you do for us, you are contributing in invaluable ways.