THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2 - 4 pm

COMPLIMENTARY

ROSÉ WINE TASTING WITH SAVOUR'S STAFF

It will be Ann and I pouring this Saturday. Susan is off and Morgan has left Cape Ann for St. Emilion in Bordeaux. He will be gone for at least six months, so we will go back to our original hours and will unfortunately be closed on Sundays for the near future.

Savour's Hours

Tuesday - Saturday - 11 - 6 pm.

WINES

Villa des Anges Cinsault Rosé, Languedoc, France

Varietal: Cinsault Alc. 12.5%

Situated on the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, the Villa Des Angesdomaine is owned by Jaqueline Menard de Ginestous, who is from a prominent Languedocienne wine-growing family. Home to a Mediterranean climate, the vineyards grow in ancient alluvial and clay/limestone soils. Night harvested. Stainless steel vinifcation at controlled temperatures. Direct pressed, with no maceration. 78% underwent malolactic conversion. Matured two months on the fine lees and bottled young. A light-bodied wine, intensely crisp and vividly fresh, it offers complex aromas of strawberries and red currants, with a hint of quince. Great as an aperitif. Pairs well with salads, seafoods, grilled white meats. $14.99

Domaine de FondrecheVentoux Rosé, Rhone, France

Varietals: 50% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% MourvèdreAlc.12.5%

Located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux lies one of the top producers in the Ventoux region of the Rhône, Domaine de Fondrèche. Vigneron Sebastien Vincenti took over the winemaking from his mother in 2005. With an eye toward biodiversity and using organic and biodynamic practices for many years, Fondrèche was recently certified organic in 2022. The winery sits on a plateau comprised of alluvial soils of clay and gravel with a mix of silex (flint) thrown in for good measure. Fondreche Rosé has beautifully intense notes of melon, tangerine and citrus with a roundness that is tied up nicely with a strong mineral finish. Drink as an aperitif. Pairs with citrus driven pastas, shellfish, roasted chicken. $19.99

Domaine Zafeirakis Rosé, Thessaly, Greece.

Varietal: Limniona Alc. 12.5%

Limniona is a native Greek variety, from Tyrnavos in the foothills of Mount Olympus. The domaine is certified organic and has revived the almost-extinct Greek varietal, Limniona, known for its Pinot-like red-fruit and floral aromas and flavors. Made in a style to capture Limniona’s youthful freshness, this is a dry, flavorful rosé that shows bright cranberry and strawberry aromas and flavors with savory undertones of sage and Mediterranean herbs, suggestive of the hillsides of Greece. Pairs well with steamed fish with oregano dressing, pasta with vegetables, Moussaka. $19.99

 Bargemone Libre Rosé, Provence, France

Varietal: 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% CinsaultAlc.13%

In the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence region, Bargemone represents 800 years of history. Located 15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, in Saint-Cannat, Domaine Bargemone spans 120 hectares of vineyards surrounded by preserved flora, including flowery meadows and fields that host diverse wildlife. Within this ecosystem, Bargemone uses certified organic and biodynamic practices. Their grape varieties include Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Rolle, Sauvignon Blanc, Clairette, and Viognier. The rosé displays expansive, spice-tinged redcurrant, cherry and blood orange scents, along with suggestions of pungent flowers and fennel. Bright and penetrating in the mouth, it offers intense, mineral-laced red berry, citrus pith and honeysuckle flavors that smoothly blend concentration and litheness. Finishes impressively long and precise, with the blood orange and mineral notes. Great as an aperitif. Pairs well with charcuterie, salads, seafood. $37.99

CoulyDutheil, Chinon, René Couly Rosé, Loire, France

Varietal: Cabernet Franc Alc.13.5%

Domaine Couly-Dutheil has become, over the years, a reference point for the appellation of Chinon and one of the Loire Valley's most famous estates. Established in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil, then developed by his daughter, Madeleine Dutheil, and her husband René Couly, today Couly-Dutheil remains a family domaine, owned by the third and fourth generation. Arnaud Couly is the fourth generation and current winemaker, having taken over from his father, Jacques Couly, in 2003. The René Couly Rosé has a lovely pink color, with a fresh and fruity nose showing floral notes. A fruited palate with persistent and refreshing flavors, this wine is well-balanced, easy to drink and elegant. Delightfully aromatic and showcasing the classic structure associated with the Chinon terroir, this rosé wine is perfectly suited to enjoy as an aperitif. Pairs well with sushi, salmon, barbecue. $22.99

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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 from Rockport Brewing.

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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 Savour's staff 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.

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Thank You! …Kathleen

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Savour Wine Tastings!

May 6 - Wendy Koder

Grand Tasting - Saturday, May 11, 2 - 4 pm

May 18 - Casey Gruttadauria of Ideal Wines

May 25 - Tommy Mistretta of Vinifera Wines

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Continuing to offer a 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

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