| December 23, 2008 |
Issue: # 80
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Sun Singer News
A Café Carol!
'Twas two days before Christmas and all through the store,
Came such joyful mumurs from out on the floor.
With shoppers selecting their treasures so bright,
While folks in the Café found the wine a delight.
As the virtual fireplace played through the room,
Casting a glow and dispelling all gloom,
Suddenly a spirit flew in through the door,
Making his way to the bar heretofor.
As he strode to the bar, he was right on his game,
He knew the bartenders and called each by name,
Ho Bill, Ho Eric, Ho Teri and Tim, Ho Ash, Ho Jess
Ho Kristen and Susie. Bill give me a shot 'cause
this year's been a dozy!
Then without hesitation nor sign of a smirk,
He set down his glass and he turned with a jerk.
I know the events of the year have us muddled,
But let's promise not to face the New Year befuddled.
We'll raise up our glasses for one glorious vow,
To gather as friends just a short year from now.
As smiles and good cheer did light up each face,
And friends turned to friends for a holiday embrace,
No one saw him leave on that cold winter night,
But the room had a sense of feeling just right,
And as everyone turned to finish their wine,
He'd long be remembered that spirit divine.
Thanks for being our friends through the years.
Sun Singer wishes you and yours the peace of Christmas
and all the joys of the Holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
Jackie, Mark & the Sun Singer Staff
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Things To Come!
 Sensational Saturday
Wine Tasting
Saturday, December 27th
12noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Complimentary
Sun Singer offers complimentary wine tastings every Saturday afternoon between 12noon - 4:00pm.
We invite you to join us each and every Saturday afternoon as we explore the wonderful world of wine!
Click here for a complete list of Saturday's tasting.
P.S. We offer a great lunch in our Wine Bar Cafe. Stop by for the fun, stop by to refresh and refuel. Join us for 'Lunch and a Taste' every Saturday at Sun Singer.
Next Week! January 3, 2009: Budget Buys!
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The Holidays are Here!
Do You Know Where Your Friends Are?
We do! You're going to find them day and night in our Cafe & Wine Bar enjoying the very best that the holidays have to offer. Conversation is never better than over a glass of wine or an expertly made cocktail. This winter you can warm yourself with one of our new Hot Cider or Hot Cocoa drinks. And when hunger strikes you can share one of our savory small plate appetizers and make a meal of a hearty gourmet salad or sandwich. We'd suggest giving the new Cuban or the Chicken Pesto sandwiches a try - both made with breads from Champaign's Pekara Bakery.
When it's time for a stretch, take a walk around to feast your eyes on the bountiful and glistening shelves personally attended by the many Elves of Sun Singer. It's not to late to stock your own shelves for the holidays or pick a few last minute holiday treats and surprises.
Join us this holiday as often as you can. You'll always run into someone you know at Sun Singer!
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Ho Ho Ho
Stocking Stuffers!
The Last Chance
Some of these stuffers may need a good size sock, but we couldn't resist showing them off. Come and see us for a workshop full of treats for the Holidays.
 Moet & Chandon White Star Splits
White Star, a balanced blend of the three
vine varieties, reveals a harmonious succession of sensations, a soft
maturity, elegant lines, offering you sensations which can be shared
and celebrated at any time. Sun Singer also offers additional names in split and half bottle sizes including Pommery, Gruet and Laurent-Perrier. Half bottles of still wines are also available and waiting to stuff the socks of those you love this holiday.
Wine Away Spot Remover
This stuff is a miracle! Wine Away is a
remarkable red wine stain remover formulated to remove most red wine stains
from carpet and fabric. It is made from fruit and vegetable extracts, has
a fresh citrus scent and contains no bleach.
Wine Appreciation Series
 This Wine Appreciation Kit provides wine lovers with an
accessible guide to evaluate wine professionally. This tasting kit has been
created under the direction of Philip Rich, a professional Australian wine
taster and judge. It contains everything you need to evaluate the quality and
character of the wines you have purchased and provides a fun way of learning
the secrets of sophisticated wine appreciation. Through the step-by-step
evaluation process, you will begin to train your eye, nose and palate. Wine
tasting is an ancient art and a refined understanding of this process will lead
to an increase in the pleasure, enjoyment and knowledge of the wines you are
drinking.
Private Preserve Wine Saver
One of the best wine preservation sprays available. When sprayed into
an open bottle of wine, the heavier inert gas descends on the surface
of the wine and creates a protective "blanket" that prevents oxygen
from reaching the wine. The wine does not oxidize and will last for
days. Completely safe and environmentally friendly with no CFC's. Over
100 uses per can.
Landy 'Desir' Cognac
Landy Cognac's Desir comes in a bottle designed
to start conversation. The bottle features the sensuous curves of the female
figure. Wrapped in either a red or black seath. The bottle is topped by a wide-brimmed,
red velvet-accented hat. The cognac is aged for 20 years, and possesses extra
smooth aromas. It is golden in color, with a delicate nose with rich and
complex flavors from vanilla to prune. There's only one of her available who's going to be the first?
Vinturi Wine Aerator
Wine
that's allowed to breathe tastes better. As it breathes, it opens up
and releases its intended aromas and flavors. Traditionally, decanters
were used to aerate wine, but decanting is time consuming, cumbersome
and inconvenient.
This aerator speeds up this process with ease and convenience. Simply
pour wine as you normally would...the aerator draws in and mixes the
proper amount of air, allowing your wine to breathe instantly.
Epic Glass Decanting Funnel
Decant wines the professional way with this stainless steel
beauty. The built-in screen traps sediment, leaving wine free to breathe and
develop stronger aromatics.
Lolita Holiday Glassware Collection
Lolita Glasses in the 'Love My' collection are hands down the
most intriguing glasses on the planet. They are sure to create instant
conversation. Each Lolita is delivered distinctively gift boxed.
ON SALE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Long Confectionary Hostess Pretzels
Our best pretzels dressed up and
packed into convenient gift-giving containers. Great for hostess gifts and
baskets.
Just days to go - Let Sun Singer help you with last minute suggestions!
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New for 2009
UNCORKED!
Beginning January 3rd:
Corkage Free Zone
Monday-Saturday after 8:00pm
Order an appetizer, sandwich or dessert with your bottle of wine and, violà, you'll save the $7 corkage fee. Can't finish the bottle?
We'll pack it up for you to enjoy at home.
Sparkling Sundays
Sunday 12noon - 9:00pm
Wines with bubbles are associated, for many
people, primarily with festivities, celebrations and the elite. Modern production
techniques have brought sparkling wines to market that are more affordable and
accessible for everyday enjoyment. At Sun Singer we want to show that bubbles can be enjoyed anytime - an intimate celebration, a festive party, or a casual time with good friends - every time. We invite you to come in and enjoy bubbles for $3 and so much more!
Beginning January 11th:
Extended Café Hours
Sunday evening until 9:00pm
As the days grow longer so do the hours at the Sun Singer Café! Now enjoy a leisurely Sunday dinner as we begin our countdown to Spring!
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EARLY BIRD SHOPPING
Now through
Christmas Eve,
Sun SInger will open our deli and retail sections at 9 am.
The cafe will open
at 10:30 am.
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Holiday
Hours |
December 24th
9am - 6pm
December 25th
Christmas
CLOSED
December 31st
New Year's Eve
10am - 2am
January 1st
New Year's Day
CLOSED
January 2nd
Open @ 10am
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VRINER'S
Candy Canes
& Peanut Brittle
The Vrinios family plans to make six flavors of candy canes this year,
including a new one, chocolate mint, in a green and brown candy cane.
Other flavors include traditional peppermint in red and white, and red,
green and white; an orange flavor in Illini colors; a cherry flavor in red,
white and blue; a root beer flavor in brown and white; a wintergreen flavor in
green and blue; and a cinnamon in yellow and red.
Make these confections a holiday tradition as so many families in the area do.
Pete and his family are one
of the last completely hand-made candy cane makers left in the
country!
$ 5 / cane
Peanut Brittle
$ 12 / lb
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Holiday Spirit
Defined
Glenkinchie 12
A replacement for the soon-to-be discontinued 10 Year Old. The
distiller's say this version is 'richer, fuller' and the notes
certainly sound like it has an extra creaminess over the 10.
Very aromatic and flowery overall, like breathing in a country garden.
Noticeable vanilla, cut flowers and beneath these, a clean, toasty
note. Becomes increasingly sweet and creamy, with a lightly aromatic
edge and fresh citrus, which all brings to mind lemon cheesecake. Water
makes it still more creamy and scented.
A sweet, soft start, like crème anglaise, soon becoming flowery again.
A really smooth delivery, especially after adding a drop of water. The
mid-palate is crisp and then the flavour settles into a tightly focused
bundle of butter-icing, lemon cheesecake and freesias.
$ 58.99
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Holiday Brews
Gather some
friends, light the fire and chill the beer. Holiday beers have arrived at
Sun Singer.
Brewing a unique beer for Christmas is a tradition that dates back to
medieval times, when most European brewers were monks who saved their finest
ingredients for a special brew to honor the birth of Christ. Anchor Brewing Co.
revived this tradition in the United States and now there are hundreds of
interesting holiday beers available.
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