| March 24, 2009 |
Volume: # 2 Issue: # 12
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Sun Singer News
In Brief
Take a Breath
Hello! Hello! Anybody there? Spring Break and the first time in many years that Champaign, Urbana and the University are all out together. The difference is noticeable. Not that we're complaining, everyone stopping by seems very relaxed and full of good cheer. Could be the weather, could be just the chance to take a breath and let the dust settle for a few days. If you're not getting out of town this break, we'd certainly suggest a quick 'get away' to Sun Singer. Bring some friends or find some here - relax, refresh and enjoy! We always look forward to seeing you.
Final Days: Save $7 After 8:00
Just one week left to take advantage of our Save $7 After 8:00 special. March 31st will be the last day for our early year offering, and we appreciate everyone who has participated in the saving - on a occasional or frequent basis - since the beginning of January. While time is fleeting, it's not to late. Drop by the Cafe any evening after 8:00pm and buy any bottle of wine with an accompanying appetizer, salad, sandwich or dessert and you'll find that a little fun just got $7 cheaper. But remember, these savings will be gone after March 31st so don't be an April Fool, join us soon!
Be a Fan on Facebook!
Sun Singer has a place for you on Facebook. Won't you be our friend? Just one more way to keep up with the action at your favorite Wine Bar. The easiest way to join us is by clicking the link at the bottom right of this newsletter. We're looking forward to sharing your thoughts.
Join us soon for more good times at Sun Singer!
Best Wishes,
Jackie, Mark & the Sun Singer Staff
A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover.
- Clifton Fadiman
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Upcoming Events
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An Introduction
April 5th
Wine Evaluation
& Terminology
April 19th | |
Vineyard Selections!
 Sensational Saturday
Wine Tasting
Saturday, March 28th
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: Wine Meets Grill!
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Meadowsweet Wine Journals:
For the Wine Lover in your Life!
 There is nothing worse than tasting a spectacular wine only to forget the details once you're at the store. That's where the Wine Notes Journal by Meadowsweet Kitchens comes in handy. This fantastic journal is a great way to record memorable events through the wine shared. The textured burgundy colored cover opens up to a spiral binder that will keep your wine experiences organized and protected.
This unique book comes equipped with 60 pages that have been divided into 3 categories (white wine, red wine and specialty wine). The pages allow you to record such information as the name of the wine, vintage, the appearance, aroma, overall rating and more. This journal makes a great gift for the wine lover in your life.
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Wine 101: An Introduction
Sunday, April 5th
4:00 - 6:00pm
Our Price: $20/person
Do you read Wine for Dummies late at night off in a dark corner? Do you want to try Merlot, but you're afraid to ask? If so, this seminar is for you! Join us at Sun Singer as we de-mystify the world of wine. Wine 101 will introduce you to the everyday pleasures of wine.
We'll be covering basic wine varieties and their characteristics, along with how to taste and talk about wine. We'll cover some of the basic wine terminology and flavor components of wine. We'll also talk about 'when wine goes bad.' After this introduction you'll feel more comfortable with the 'language' of wine, ordering wine in a restaurant and how to explain what you want from a wine when choosing one in the store. With any luck you'll be on the road to a lifetime of enjoyment in a world of wine!
Learn more about our seminars here.
Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.
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Unique Opportunity:
Cloud View 'Pritchard Hill'
Proprietary Red 2003
Napa Valley, California
Cloud View Vineyards sustainably farms 26 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot planted between 1990-95 on ninety acres
of rocky mountainside on Pritchard Hill. They use only estate grown grapes,
hand-picked and handsorted.
· 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot
· 23 months in French Oak, 89% new
Aromas of freshly crushed rose petals and luscious dark fruits and berries. Fine leather and muted oak scents follow. First tastes give a mouthful of just-ripened fruit. Soon, flavors become distinctly blackberry, dark cherry, and plum.At mid-palate the wine reveals roundness and a full body, growing in complexity with time. Soft, yet hearty tannins give a departing flourish and a graceful, lingering memory.
Now available by the flight, glass or bottle in the Wine Bar Cafe.
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 Wine & Food Pairing Tips
Food and wine pairing is a highly subjective and inexact process. The old rules - primarily red wine with red meat and white wine with fish and poultry - don't take into consideration the complexity of today's multi-ethnic and subtly flavored foods and the corresponding wide range of wines from around the world that are now conveniently available to almost everyone. The following is a brief list of guidelines to get you started.
Match Flavor Intensity
Match delicate wines with delicate foods, and conversely match powerful wines with powerful foods. The Soave goes with the Poached Fish, and the Bordeaux with the Roast Game, not vice versa.
Geography Reigns
When in doubt select wine and food from the same area. The soil and microclimate may have a similar effect on both the grapes and the food. For example, Hungarian Cabernet Sauvignon tastes of paprika, the national spice of Hungary.
Balance Acidity The food should never be more acidic than the accompanying wines. This rule comes to mind especially when I hear people talk wine & pizza. The tomato sauce that is used to make the pizza is high in acidity. If you pair a Merlot or Cabernet with it, the wine will seem flat and uninteresting. The acid in the sauce has cut through the wine. On the other hand, if you choose Sangiovese ( a grape with higher natural acidity ) you will have a beautiful match. To get more tips, click here to watch Brian Bowman on The Morning Show.
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BACK IN
STOCK!
Vinturi Aerators
This see-through aerator allows your reds or whites to breathe instantly. The Vinturi Wine Aerator results are a better bouquet, enhanced flavor, and a smoother finish.
Who says you can't buy a little good taste. The Vinturi is great for your collection and makes a great gift too!
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Buffalo Bill's
Orange Blossom:
A Sure Sign
of Spring!
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Created and crafted in the San Francisco Bay area, Orange Blossom Cream Ale is an extremely drinkable craft beer that is especially appealing to better beer drinkers who want something delicious and flavorful yet out of the ordinary.
Aromas of oranges, wheat, honey and hops. Taste is zesty with a distinct orange flavor along with the malts and a peppery hops finish. Not boring at all - a refreshing Spring beer.
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Always the
Best of Ireland
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The most exclusive and celebrated whiskey ever produced in Ireland, the home of whiskey. Midleton Very Rare is blended from a number of 12-21 year old triple distilled whiskies.
Each year it is slightly different. Always elegant and refined of course, but also individual. The first taste suggests honey and fruits, gently roasted almonds. It is incredibly smooth with a long finish. Midleton Very Rare is aged just perfectly.
Available retail and in the Wine Bar Cafe.
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