Good Morning Gloucester

21st CENTURY WINES HEADLINE SAVOUR-SATURDAY’S APRIL 2nd WINE TASTING  
CONTINUING OUR SPRING INTO SUMMER TRANSITION, WINES THAT MATCH COMING-  IN-SEASON FOODS …A TROKEN (DRY) RIESLING IS AS FOOD FRIENDLY AS THERE IS HERE FROM THE FINGER LAKES….TO A BIG “BABY BLUE” CA. RED BLEND TO MUSCLE A RIBEYE, AND LOOKING AHEAD, A “SUMMER SESSIONS” SO. AFRICA ROSE! PLUS THREE MORE IN-SYNC SPRING VALUES… RICH RED BLENDS TO CRISP VIBRANT WHITES!            
   

WHAT & WHY: Pleased to reacquaint Saturday tasters with the distinctive, well-curated portfolio of 21st Century Wines, and our guest host and “grape” educator Bill Hoey.  This tasting event offers a practical learning experience, the distinctive qualities of the wines Bill is pouring and how they complement springtime fare….especially seasonal veggies that are beginning to appear at local, pop-up markets.  We are pleased our tastings present wine new to your palette, the occasion to learn, taste and experience fine wines of complexity.        

WHO:Guest Host Bill Hoey, 21st Century Wines and Savour’s Kathleen Morgan have selected an eclectic mix of fine wines as we continue to follow our transition to everything spring!

WHEN: This Saturday, April 2, from 2pm to 4pm +… @ Savour

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

 For Saturday’s Pouring…we travel from upstate NY to Macedonia, Espana, couple stops in So. Africa, returning to CA’s west coast.

Porto Carras Assyrtiko, Sithonia, Chalkidiki , Macedonia, Greece, 2019, Alc. 13.0
Varietal:Pa Assyrtiko, Tastings: Pale citrusy color. Aromas of candied lemon, parker rolls, baked peach, and toasted almonds with a silky, vibrant, dryish light-medium body and a graceful, appealing, medium-length citrus zest, fresh herbs, and sea spray finish. A fresh, food-friendly Assyrtiko with a hint of salinity; an ultra-refreshing spring-summer wine, Pairs Well: BBQ chicken, Pad Thai chicken, chicken fajitas, Rating: Wine Searcher – 90 pts …. $19.99

Hunt Country Vineyards troken (dry) Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY, 2019, Alc. 12.5%
Varietal: Riesling, Tastings: Aromas of white grape and apple carry an almost candied vibe on the nose. It’s rounded in feel on the palate, with juicy apple and ripe lemon flavors that are pushed along by tangerine-laden acidity. It ends dry but fruity, making this an approachable, straightforward expression. Pairs Well: A lively acidity Riesling pairs beautifully with myriad foods foods. Rating: Wine Enthusiast 90 pts  …. $19.99

Radley & Finch “Summer Sessions”  Cinsault Rose, Western Cape, So.Africa, 2021, Alc. 12.7%, Varietal: Cinsault, Tastings: This rosé is attractive from start to finish. It leads with a lovely pink peony character that’s complemented by scents of white peach, cranberry and currant, all lifted by a lime rind accent. The palate is fresh and lively, good body and acidity to lift the fruit and enliven the close. A touch of savory herbs and spice unfold on the close, Pairs Well: Enjoy with prosciutto and melon, soft ripe cheeses Rating: wine.com 89 pts  …. $14.99

Rascallion 45 RPM Red Blend, Western Cape, Rascallion, So. Africa, 2019, Alc. 13%
Varietals: Grenache, Mourvedre, Tannat, Cinsault Tastings: Intense red color with a bright purple hue. Dark fruit, berry-cherry aromas. Blackberry, sweet dark fruit on the palate with hints of cloves and anise seed. Well balanced with elegant integrated tannins. A smooth, long finish with primary olive and black fruit flavors lingering. A Northern Rhone style. Pairs Well: pasta, root vegetables, artisan burgers, grilled chicken fingers Rating: Tim Atkins So. Africa Report 89 pts … $14.99

Valderiz, Ribera del Duero, Valderiz, Spain, 2018, Alc. 14.5%, Varietals: Tempranillo, Tinto Fino, Tinta Roriz, Tastings: Organic practices for this velvety red offers g generous layers of cherry reduction, espresso, clove and loamy earth notes that are flanked with licorice, graphite and floral hints. Shows freshness and concentration. Drink now through 2039, wow!, Pairs Well: grilled ribeye steaks, lamb kabobs w/ veggies, game (venison, deer) Rating:  Wine Spectator 95 pts, James Suckling 93, pts ….$34.99

Blue Rock “Baby Blue”, red blend,  Alexander Valley, CA, 2019, Alc. 14.5%
Varietals: six grapes – 43% cabernet sauvignon 25% merlot 11% syrah 10% petit verdot 7% cabernet franc and 4% malbec. Tastings: Baby Blue is always built for pleasure right out of the gate and this beautifully aromatic rendition is no exception. Loads of rich red and black fruits, plus a delightful hint of blueberry, all get the party started. This is followed up by a nice complement of baking spices, vanilla, a kiss of gentle herbs, just the right amount of beautiful French oak and earthy goodness to round things out on the finish. Wonderful length and supple tannins. Pairs Well: lamb stew, veal piccata, grilled Cornish game hens, rib roast… $34.99                  

Everything Savour Deli Foods – American & Imported Artisan Producers

starting with our signature cheese portfolio curated to pair well to our wines as do all our food…pates  l  Charcuterie  l  cured – uncured meats  l condiments  l  spreads  l
fab-frozen baguettes from Canada  l  distinctive crackers l  Boston sweets  l  imported
chocolate bars l  you-pour imported Greek Olive Oil  l  fresh foods to-go  ….the unexpected

Adding to the This Saturday’s @1st Century Tasting is Savor’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 l Mar.-April Savour Wine Tastings!
April 2   – Bill Hoey, 21st Century Wines  
April 9   – Anthony Sciarappa, Carolina Wines Divi. of Martignetti
April 16  -Bob McVicker, Masciarelli Wines  
April 23 – Gary Ballard, M.S. Walker
April 30 – Danny Giddings, Classic Wines (Martignetti)
May 7    – Marco Deary, Antinori Wines, Italian Wine Specialist
May 14  – Harry Zarkades, Main Street Wines (owner)
May 21 – Gordon Alexander, Terroir Wines (owner) spotlight “Italian Wines”
May 28  – Manny Gonzales, portfolio manager, Horizon Beverage Company
June 4  – TBD
June 11– Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines, Horizon Beverage Company

PLEASE NOTE: Updated Mask Policy: Gloucester’s Board of Health has ended mask requirements in all public spaces including the retail community while encouraging people to continue to wear face coverings when indoors and with people of unknown vaccination status, and to respect, to be tolerant of people’s choice to wear masks.
> In accordance with the new policy, we welcome customers and vendors without mask and welcome customers and vendors wearing masks.
>Savour continues to provide the safest possible shopping environment for the health & well-being of our customers & our Savour team.
>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 ask you to respect customers who continue to socially distance. Thank you!

                          We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service

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

Medusa…

Long Beach Dairy maid is opening today at 2!!!

Here IS YOUR FINAL FOUR

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First prize $250 SeaPort Vet Gift Certificate and $250 Cape Ann Gift Certificate, Second Prize $150 SeaPort Vet Gift Certificate and $150 Cape Ann Gift Certificate, Third Prize $100 SeaPort Vet Gift Certificate and $100 Cape Ann Gift Certificate.

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There are two sets of brackets to fill out, a blue one and a red one. Please complete both. When we get to the finalist of the red and blue brackets those two will face off in the championship.

PLEASE VOTE IN THE BLUE AND RED BRACKET THERE ARE TWO!!!!

When you go to the brackets you can click on each dog’s picture to expand them.

turn off your wifi if more than one person in your house is voting because it is isp restricted

CLICK EACH FLYER TO GO TO EACH VOTING BRACKET

CLICK RED FLYER TO VOTE IN BRACKET 2

Pick your favorites in the red and blue brackets above!

According to Variety and other sources, Apple has agreed to release CODA to be shown in 600 theaters across the country. Our very own Gloucester Cinema is selling advance sale tickets (they are going fast) for shows starting tomorrow and for 2 weeks. If attending in Gloucester, you are advised to purchase tickets online as soon as possible and to arrive early for your showtime. If you are “from away”, this is a chance to watch this beautiful story on the big screen. I hope you get the chance to see it. Cheers CODA and Gloucester!

Don’t miss live music by Anna Pyon and Sahil Warsi on Thursday, March 31 from 6-8pm! Visit www.featherandwedge.com/dinner to view the full dinner menu 🎵 Reserve your table on Resy! 

Follow Sclafani’s Italian Bakery On Instagram Here- https://www.instagram.com/sclafanis_bakery_and_deli/

Check Out Their Website Here- https://www.sclafanisgloucester.com/

49 Washington Street
Gloucester MA 01930

978-283-6622

Ramping up…

Hi Joey,I am writing to you about my husband, Cameron, who passed away on 2/21/22.  We were previously residents of the North Shore, and had also lived in W Mass. We loved Gloucester, and even came there for our dentist, Dr .Bakland, thanks to you.  The Fisherman’s Statue was my husband’s favorite spot. We moved to Florida 2 years ago, to be near our daughter & ‘son’–in-law.  (In fact, while you were recently in St Pete, we emailedyou  about St Pete & the area.)I’d like to ask if you would please post a tribute to my husband on GMG.  It would mean a great deal.  He loved listening to some of the GMG podcasts with me, and always had a good laugh.I’ve attached a photo of him, and what I’d like to share & to have people know about him. He was a very special, and very loved man. Always will be.Thank you.Best,

Judy 

Cam first and foremost was an honorable, giving, loving, gentle, kind man with a great sense of humor, who was generous to a fault. Everyone else always came first.

He had 2 degrees and spent his life writing state, federal, and foundation grants for education, job-retraining, and programs for the elderly. He brought in over $3 million+ in his career.  After retiring, he served as a volunteer tutor at his granddaughter’s school, and was chosen for a district –wide award while there.

We raised a daughter and son together, and he made sure they were well-educated and had lessons/training in any interests they sought to pursue.  He felt it important to allow them to follow their dreams, and to help them learn to be open-minded and caring. We always did a lot as a family. And, he made sure we took them to museums, parks, the shore, etc., as he sought to expand their horizons.

Cam loved the ocean, history, planes & flying, reading, visiting museums, art, music, and woodworking. He grew up singing in a boy choir which travelled the USA.

His favorite place was the Fisherman’s Statue. We came there often from Salem, where we lived while on the North Shore. Gloucester was top of the list.

Cam dearly loved his daughter, son, their spouses, and his grandchildren & granddogs.  He was the best gift life gave me.

Following his wishes, Cam was cremated and we scattered his ashes at sea. He was called home by God, and also home to the ocean he loved.

                               He loved deeply, and was and will always be dearly loved and greatly missed.

-Judy B