| July 21, 2009 |
Volume: # 2 Issue: # 29
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In Brief
Our Patio is open for Lunch & Dinner Daily - weather permitting.
Sun Singer offers a 10% discount on full case wine purchases.
Wine 101 / Sunday, July 26th / Space Available, Act Now!
While Brian was researching the article on rose wines which you can read below, he came across what we considered some incredible numbers - that the number of cases of wine produced worldwide each year numbers in the TRILLIONS! We'd hope that such a staggering figure would certainly peak anyone's interest in the world of wines. Isn't it time to find out more about this fascinating subject? Exactly to this end, Sun Singer offers our beginning series on wine and wine enjoyment. Brian Bowman will be leading our Wine 101: An Introduction the last Sunday of July and there's still time to sign up if you act now. Read on in the article below.
 Sun Singer Exclusive:
Electra Wine SlushiesYou know what they say about an idea when it's time has come! That's about the best description we can give for how well our Electra Wine Slushies have take off this summer. Word has spread so quickly and the enjoyment levels have been so high that we've been asked to bring our slushies to several regional fairs and festivals. But don't despair, we'll have coolest way to beat the summer heat ready for you day and night at the Wine Bar Cafe. Go ahead the let the summer sizzle while we cool you down with our exclusive icy, adult treat. What a delight they are! Join us today for a little bit of 'Liquid Heaven'! Quady Electra Wine Slushies. Quady Winery has specialized in aperitif and dessert wines since 1975. Our slushies are 100% wine from Quady's lower alcohol (5%) Electra line that we delicately freeze and offer in two flavors: Orange Muscat and Black Muscat. More Summer Fun
Read on to catch a few more adult treats for the summer with a taste of North Shore's Mole Poblano Chili Spirits and a great mixer for a top notch Margarita from the Blue Crab Bay Company. No time to waste, grab a hat, shades and the sun cream and let's have at it - Summer doesn't get any better! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best Wishes,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff
"Wine has two defects: if you add water you ruin it; if you do not add water, it ruins you."
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday, July 26th
4:00 - 6:00pm
Wine 101: An Introduction
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Sensational Saturday Tasting
Le Tour De France!
Saturday, July 25th 12noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Complimentary
Sun Singer offers complimentary tastings every Saturday afternoon between 12noon - 4:00pm. We invite you to join us each and every Saturday afternoon as we explore the many pleasures of the palate!
This week we take our inspiration from Lance Armstrong and the other cyclists who complete the Tour de France bicycle race on Sunday. Follow our resident Frenchman, Laurent, as he guides you through southern & eastern France.
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: Rhone Reds a.k.a. GSM!
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 Respect Rosé Cooking on the grill is not always about BBQ just as drinking wine is not always about Red or White wine. With regard to food and wine, the summertime pairings that get all the hype and acknowledgement are that of Zin and BBQ; while they are paired well together, Rosé wines are not getting their fair time in the limelight.
Like everything from fashion, to food trends, to decorating, wine tastes and flavors are cyclical too. Rosé is no longer perceived as the step child of wine making or wine marketing, and is an excellent contender for a great summer wine. Rosé is making a strong and creditable comeback. The past few years have seen a rise in the amount of rosé produced. Many wineries seem to take rosé more seriously, rather than making it as a by-product of their red wines. More wineries are jumping on the bandwagon as demand increases, so there is plenty of rosé in the marketplace now to try.
When we speak of Rosé we are referring to true Rosé wine not blush wine which includes White Zinfandel and White Merlot. Anjou in the Loire Valley, produces the delicate sweet Rosé d' Anjou this is the most notable exception to the other Rosé wines that display signs of 'big' structure without sugar and enough tannin and acid to sustain the fruit, producing refreshing wines of undeniable sophistication. Rosé is often made from red Rhone grape varieties, both single varietals like Syrah and Grenache, and blends. Pinot Noir rosé - a favorite - is generally more expensive because of the cost of the fruit. read more...
 Sun Singer manager Brian Bowman discuss Rosé wine with Rob Collins on The Morning Show. |
Wine 101: An Introduction
Sunday, July 26th 
4:00 - 6:30pm
Our Price: $20/person
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 will begin this interactive class by discussing the various approaches to wine. We'll cover some of the basic wine terminology and flavor components of wine. We'll also talk about where wine comes from, how it is made and the characteristics of the 7 basic wine grape varieties as well as tasting the wines.
Class is scheduled to last 2 hours. However, the Question & Answer time at the end of the prepared class has been known to last an additional hour as Brian likes to answer all of the participants' questions.
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!
Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115. |
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New Wines for a Summer Day
As the world turns, another week has gone by and we've got new selections for you at the Wine Bar. Join us in the Cafe or on the patio and immerse yourself in some of these new flavor sensations for the week to come!
Zemmer 'La Lot' Pinot Grigio '05,
Alto Adige, Italy
With apple and delicate pear fruit on the nose, this Pinot Grigio
is dry in style and focused on crisp green apple fruit.
Raymond Reserve Sauvignon Blanc '07, Napa, California
Zesty grapefruit, orange, pear and lemongrass flavors touched with honey and vanilla. Refreshingly bright and lively with balanced acidity and a rich, full mouth feel.
Shaya 'Old Vine' Verdejo '08, Spain
Situated on alluvial soils which are sediments of the
ancient riverbed of the Duero, the Verdejo vines are over 90 years old. There is a distinct minerality in this wine which compliments the abundance of fruit flavors.
Santa Julia 'Organica' Chardonnay '08, Mendoza, Argentina
Refreshing with vibrant tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, green apple and lemon. Well-balanced acidity give this wine a clean, crisp mouthfeel with a zesty finish.
Martin Ray Chardonnay '07, Russian River, California
Aromas of fresh melon, apple and vanilla with a backbone of crisp apple, melon and creamy vanilla flavors that continue flawlessly on to a ripe and elegant finish.
Winner's Tank 'Velvet Sledgehammer' Shiraz '07,
Langhorne Creek, Australia
Plum, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, with more depth than the 'regular' bottling as well as many years of aging potential.
Falernia Carmenere-Syrah '05, Eloqui Valley, Chile
With smoky, tarry paripka-like aromas, fruit opulence and rich blackberry fruit flavors that retain nicely balanced supple tannins, bright freshness and spicy oak.
Bon Cap Pinotage '07 Robertson, South Africa
This medium-full bodied Pinotage with its upfront red- and black berry flavours has underlying secondary flavours of cherry tobacco, liquorice, light spices and leather. Complimented and balanced by a well structured but soft and lingering aftertaste. **Organic | |
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GET BEACHED!
Get Beached™ is a delightful, all natural blend of lemon and Chesapeake Bay spices for making a tangy and colorful margarita. It can also be used with whiskey, rum or vodka or enjoyed as a spiced non-alcoholic lemon beverage. The colorful label features a whimsical painting of a striped canvas beach chair sitting between a toppled over margarita glass and a pair of sandals.
Add a set of our Endurance Stainless Steel Margarita Glasses and you'll be set to party hearty! The combination makes a great summer hostess gift.
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Tour de France
Cheese Plate
A celebration of the remarkable diversity of French cheeses-captures the abundant variety of flavors,
textures, colors and aromas that characterize the
"taste of place," or terroir, unique to each region.
Mimolette
Northern France
Cow's Milk. Semi-firm with cheddary flavor and texture with a slught fruitness and a subtle sharpness.
St. Nectaire
Central France
Cow's milk. Semi-soft with a soft silky texture and a fruity finish and grassy aroma.
Pyrénéees Vache Southern France
Cow's milk: Semi-soft and fresh with green peppercorns and a buttery, yogurt taste and a peppery bite.
with Grapes, Apples, Dried Fruit & Baguette
$12.95
Served daily in
Sun Singer's
Wine Bar Cafe
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HOLY MOLE!
NORTH SHORE
Mole Poblano
Each year Derek and Sonja bring together incredible combinations of ingredients to produce special single-batch spirits. This year's is no exception. It is our delight to introduce their Spring 2009 limited release, Mole Poblano.
This year, they have made just 500 bottles of this limited edition spirit, and as with past limited releases, once it's gone, it's gone.
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