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Volume: # 2 Issue: # 31
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In Brief
Sun Singer offers a 10% discount on full case wine purchases.
Our Patio is open for Lunch & Dinner Daily - weather permitting.
Patio Pleasures
Ah, summer doesn't get much better. We've noticed a certain twinkle in the eye of our guests sitting on the patio, and we couldn't picture it any other way. With the weather so gorgeous - blue skies and beautiful sunsets - who can imagine being anywhere else! The only rub in this pastoral scene is the law of supply and demand - seating gets tight and we just don't have enough tables to go around. We appreciate when you're willing to start at the bar or seating inside while we secure your table with a view. Stop by soon to stakeout your own 'little piece of heaven' on the Sun Singer patio.
Rearranged Beer Section!
Long anticipated, we've rearranged the racks in our beer area bringing new light, life and a more spacious feel to the west side of the store. Stop by soon for a look. The Feng Shui is good and we want to know what you think!
Gift Baskets Make Great Gifts
And Sun Singer makes great gift baskets just for you! There's hardly a day that a Sun Singer Gift Basket isn't bringing delight to someone in town. Stop by the store and select from a great variety of pre-assembled baskets for you to grab and run, or if you're more methodical, we're glad to combine your custom selections with our talent to create the perfect gift. House warmings, new babies, birthdays, weddings-you think of the occasion and we'll help you make it a celebration for a special person!
Notable Quote
"Wine is one of the loveliest and most intricate of nature's gifts to us, since its creation is unlocked by human interaction and it enables us to taste the landscapes and seasons of the natural world with extraordinary precision. To drink wine is to drink nature. This is why most of us love wine; it is also a kind of love for the world itself, for being alive and for being here." ---Andrew Jefford
Come share some wine with us soon.
Best Wishes,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff
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Upcoming Events
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Thurs., Aug. 27th
Krannert Uncorked
4:00 - 6:00pm
Krannert Lobby
Sunday, Sept. 13th
Wine 101
4:00 pm
Sunday, Sept. 27th
Wine 102
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Sensational Saturday Tasting
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blanc!
Saturday, August 8th 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 focus our attention on two grapes from Bordeaux, France: Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Sauvignon. Did you know that these grapes are Mother & Son? Come Saturday to learn more.
Click here for a complete list of Saturday's tasting.
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Cheeses from Wales The Welsh are continuing to create new and exciting cheeses, and Abergavenny Fine Foods produces four cheeses that are always popular selections in the Sun Singer Deli.
 Harlech, made from cow's milk, is a zesty, smooth cheese named after Harlech Castle in Northern Wales. Built in the 13th century, Harlech Castle sits atop a cliff, keeping a watchful eye over the sea and Snowdonia, the land below. Harlech is a mature cheddar blended with horseradish and parsley. This vegetarian cheese is perfect as a table cheese to add a contrast to any cheese course, paired with a beer or a Rioja, and adds a new piquancy to cheese based dishes.
 Tintern owes its name to its namesake Abby built by the so-called "white monks of Tintern". It has a very recognizable green wax rind that makes it both festive and appropriate for its origin. Flavor-wise, the maturity of the cheddar contrasts with the fresh herbal notes of chives and shallots, but overall creates quite a brawny cheese. Tintern is perfect for pairing with a beer and for country-style sandwiches and also very good for melting.
 Black Mountain is a mature Welsh Cheddar that is creamy and flavorful. The complex taste comes from the addition of white wine, garlic, and herbs, and is quite striking. Named after the mountain range in South Wales where it is produced, this semi-soft white cheddar pairs very easily. This cheese does well as a snack with rustic bread and beers or as an ingredient in one of your recipes, try it in your grilled cheese, or shred it on your soup. Try it melted on baked potatoes, stuffed in chicken or on its own with crusty bread and washed down with a pint of ale.
 Finally, Red Dragon is a Welsh Cheddar with wholegrain mustard seeds and Welsh ale, coated in a bright red wax. This gourmet cheese combines the subtle sharpness and depth of natural mustard with the mild, piquant taste notes of the Welsh ale and traditional Cheddar. Red Dragon is a buttery and spicy cheese with plenty of bite, but is not too hot, not only do the mustard seeds give Red Dragon its marvelous flavor, but also its texture. Red Dragon is aged for 3 months.
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New at the Wine Bar
Join us for these new selections at the Wine Bar!
Adelsheim Pinot Gris '07,
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Beautiful Bosc pear, white peach and Winesap apple with a touch of spice. Gentle creaminess that lends a mouth-filling texture and long finish while staying crisp and clean.
Maculan Pino & Toi '08, Veneto, Italy
Intensely perfumed, offering refreshing notes of citrus and apples. It is well balanced on the palate with loads of fresh peaches and pears, followed by a crisp and fragrant finish.
Darby & Joan Chardonnay '08, South Australia, Australia
Lifted melon characters with subtle hints of passionfruit and oak complexity. A rich wine on the palate, it balances textural mouthfeel with clean acid finish.
Four Graces Pinot Noir '07, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Velvet texture, balanced acidity, vibrant freshness, integrated tannins and long, elegant finish are each signatures of this spectacular estate vineyard.
Robert Craig 'Affinity' Cabernet Sauvignon '06, Napa Valley, California
Left Bank-style blend with a bit of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, outperforms for the price. A clean, pure Cabernet nose: graphite, cassis, hints of dried citrus peel to brighten things. Polished and sleek, with a lingering finish.
And some Beer
Unibroque Blanche de Chambly (Belgium style White Ale)
In the spring of 1992, Unibroue marketed its first beer on lees, the Blanche de Chambly. It contains 5 percent alcohol and is produced from an interesting blend of unmalted Quebec wheat and pale barley malt, to which spices and natural aromatics are added, along with a light hopping.
New Belgium Skinny Dip
New Belgium's Skinny Dip started out as a challenge from our founder Jeff to brewmaster, Peter Bouckaert. Jeff was looking for a full-bodied, highly drinkable beer for after workouts - something a little lighter than the rest of the portfolio. The challenge was to give the beer body and complexity not usually found in beers at the lighter end of the spectrum. Cascade hops frolic with a hint of lime leaf, making Skinny Dip a bright, refreshing splash for the summer season.
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Veraison
This week many wineries in Napa have been talking about veraison in their vineyards. So what is veraison?
Veraison is the period of the beginning of berry ripening. The berries become soft and take on the colors characteristic of their specific varieties.
From the beginning of veraison to harvest, the berries will increase in volume, weight, and sugar content (brix).
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Grab a Glass!
FALERNIA Carmenere/Syrah Reserva 2005
Elqui Valley, Chile
From the northernmost winery in Chile. The wine has smoky, tarry paripka-like aromas, fruit opulence and rich blackberry fruit flavors that retain nicely balanced supple tannins, bright freshness and spicy oak.
learn more
Come in and enjoy a glass at the Wine Bar or take a bottle home.
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Electra Slushies!
We have the 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'!
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