| December 16, 2009 |
Volume: # 2 Issue: # 50
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Sun Singer News
SUN SINGER WELCOMES 2010!
Come early or late - Make Sun Singer part of your New Year's Plans!
Stock Up for the Season and Save!
10% discount on 12 mix and match bottles of wine, everyday! Holidays Are Here!"I drink, therefore I am.
I eat, therefore I am more."
- W.R. Tish, Wine Writer
Doesn't that say it all about the holidays, and isn't it great! There's a certain spirit that brings out the Santa in all of us and it grows bigger each day we share the holiday with others. As the song says "It's the most wonderful time of the year." With Christmas barely a week away, it's time to be making those final lists and checking them twice. Sun Singer is here everyday to help share the season with you. This
newsletter is packed with holiday information. You can find the latest
on this week's Sensational Saturday Wine Tasting - always complimentary
of course! You can find Sun Singer's Holiday hours for your shopping
convenience, plus as a loyal newsletter reader you'll be the first to
know about our big plans for our New Year's 2009 celebration.
Come
by and see us soon and see us often this season. You'll never fail to bump into someone you
know. Remember that our Wine Bar Café
is a great place to wind up and wind down your celebrations or just
recharge. Enjoy the new flavors of our Winter menu and ever changing selection of wines to
which you've grown to love. Our Gourmet Deli has everything you need to fill your
pantry with treats for your holiday parties.
Join us soon to share all
the best that the season has to offer.
Happy Holidays,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff P.S. Facebook Fact!For
those of you who are unable or not allowed to view Facebook at work you
can still view our latest posts from our homepage at
www.sunsingerwines.com! |
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 Sensational Saturday Tasting
Wines for the Holidays!
Saturday, December 19th 12noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Complimentary
Join us at Sun Singer this Saturday between Noon and 4pm for a taste of wines perfect for Holiday parties, conversational drinking, and maybe even kicking it up a notch!
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!
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.
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From the Cellar:
New Tastes
@ The Wine Bar
New wines December 9th
at the Sun Singer Wine Bar.
Always changing, always
something new to try!
We added too many new wines this week to list them all! Here's the new additions too numerous to include last week. Come in and taste them all for yourself!
Dry
Creek Sauvignon Blanc '07, Sonoma, California
Intense
aromas of lemon-lime, ruby grapefruit and
fresh
cut grass. On the palate, this wine is truly delicious
showing
more fresh fruit flavors and very balanced acidity.
King Estate Pinot Gris '07, Oregon
Aromas
of ripe peach, sweet grapefruit, blood orange and
tropical
fruits; the palate offers the same, backed by zippy
acidity
- it almost dances in your mouth.
De-Fin-I-Tive
Pinot Noir '07, Sonoma Coast, California
Racy
cherry, cola, raspberry and strawberry fruit flavors are layered upon denser
brooding flavors with spice, smoke, slight meatiness and
darker blackberry and black cherry flavors. Dark chocolate, sandalwood, violets
and a slight earthiness add layers to the rich fruit.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 'Temptation' Zinfandel '06, California
Rich
with blueberry, boysenberry & cassis fruit, raw cinnamon and a
hint of molasses. Juicy and generous with ripe plum and a
refined tobacco, sweet cherry essence finishing with
sweet toffee and vanilla notes.
Catena
Malbec '07, Mendoza, Argentina
A
sleek, polished style, with alluring mocha and raspberry ganache notes, backed
by dark plum, hoisin sauce and graphite flavors. This has serious weight, but
stays focused and driven.
Seabiscuit Ranch Merlot '06, Mendocino County, California
Lovely
full-bodied red fruit flavors predominate, with good
acidity
balance and a soft mouth-filling silky finish.
Robert
Craig 'Affinity' Cabernet Sauvignon '06, Napa, California
Finesse
and grace are the hallmarks of this classy Cabernet, echoing
a
Margaux-like complexity, depth and harmony. Dark, luscious fruit is
married with ripe, round tannins that provide the structure for aging.
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Second Generation. New Direction.
Rubissow Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 
A very special cabernet for the holiday...
This under-the-radar Napa artisan producer makes amazing wines in the classic style. Forget fruit-bomb trends and syrupy bombast, this is the real thing. Authentic Napa Cabernet at its best.
This blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon,
13% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc has lovely notes of violet, orchid, menthol, cassis, redcurrant, pencil lead and sweet, toasted oak in the bouquet. On the palate there is a powerful attack of up front fruit. Complex, rich flavors of plum, cedar, spice, cocoa, earth, blackberry. Very long, round finish.
Unfined, unfiltered and undeniably delicious from a sustainably farmed single vineyard
at the Rubissow estate on Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley. 587 cases made.
2 ounce 9.75 5 ounce 19.75 Bottle 79.00
Now available at the Wine Bar. What a fabulous Cab for the Holidays! |
For Everyone on Your List
 Stocking Stuffers
Reidel Classic Bar Glassware ON SALE
Part of Riedel's popular "O" series, the company's new H2O Classic Bar line continues the sleek "O" look in a line of fine barware. Its elegant lines lean toward a contemporary look; however, it will blend easily with whatever dinnerware you use. This glass can be used with ease everyday, but will definitely draw your guests' attention on those special occasions.  Moet & Chandon Imperial Splits Formerly known as White Star, this 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. 
Endurance Stainless Steel Flask The RSVP Endurance Beverage Flask is a designed with an eye to classic style when a sleek flask was part of a man or woman's furnishings along with his/her watch and a fine cigar. Timeless elegance in stainless steel.
Vacu-Vin Wine Saver
 The one and only, original Vacu-Vin, used in more than 10 million homes worldwide, is the easiest, most affordable way to preserve opened wines. The Vacu-Vin pump removes the air (and the oxygen that spoils wine) from opened bottles. Place it over the reusable stopper and pump out the air. The more stoppers you have, the more bottles you can save! One-year warranty. Includes one pump and two stoppers. These great stocking stuffer ideas don't even scratch the surface of the treats that are available on our shelves this holiday season - perfect for all the wine lovers in your life. Come see for yourself! |
Holiday Play
 Reindeer Games
 Winerd
Like board games? Like wine? The Winerd® game is the perfect way to turn your passion for wine into laughter with friends! Creator Tamara Leigh Murphy paired fun wine trivia questions with an innovative spin on blind tasting to create a wine trivia board game that is a HUGE hit.  Bouquet A game on the world of wines and spirits for novices and experts that is fun as well as a source of information and inspiration. Bouquet® is a unique fun parlor game with questions on wines and spirits where the true beginner and the expert can go hand in hand or compete against each other on equal terms, thanks to the ingenious layout and a built-in handicap-system. Just "let the dice roll", move your cork around this world of wine and spirits - and go for it! 900 questions are divided into six categories: Grapes, Region, Estate/Producer, Spirits, Fortified Wines and Vocabulary. The Bouquet® game is suitable for 2 - 6 players, individually or in teams. |
Holiday Party Guide
 Ideas for Host Gifts
For both traditional and unique ideas, look at this list of top gift ideas for the holiday host.
Wine Not? Wine is the traditional host gift, and always appreciated. Consider what you know about your host before purchasing wine. Is s/he a gourmet cook or does s/he prefer simple meals? If you are already a wine connoisseur, you will be able to choose an appropriate bottle. For those less educated about wine, the Sun Singer staff will assist you with appropriate choices in a range of prices.  Fine Chocolate Confections. Sun Singer has a selection of high quality chocolate treats. Consider specialty items like gourmet topped chocolate covered Birch log pretzels, rich dark chocolate peppermint bark or creamy white peppermint bark from Long Grove Confectionery. Many other delectible items are available to choose from such as Christmas Crunch from South Bend Chocolate Company. Gourmet Olives. Sun Singer carries a selection of gourmet food items including imported olives. Consider a jar of almond stuffed olives and package in a simple gift bag. If you know your host enjoys stronger tastes, you can find olives stuffed with blue cheese, anchovy, garlic or red hot Turkish peppers. Gourmet Vinegars and Oils. Browse and make a selection from our collection of oils and vinegars. These exotic oils and vinegars are perfect for salads, served with bread, used as marinades, or as a finishing touch to your favorite pasta or meat dish. Oils include Spanish and Italian extra virgin olive oils, grapeseed oils and white truffle oil. Vinegars include extra aged balsamic, white balsamic, and an sherry vinegars.  Wine Dogs USA 2 is a photographic journal featuring over 300 wineries across the United States and over 450 stunning photos of their loyal pooches and great stories created all for the love of dogs and wines. Along the way, the mutts and purebreds are interspersed with short essays by Robert Parker Jr, Jennifer Rosen, Elin McCoy, Heidi Barrett, Garen Staglin, Susan Sokol Blosser, Brian Doyle and many more. Pre-packed with two postcards and a Wine Dogs bookmark. Gift Baskets. Always appreciated, you can't go wrong with a lovely gift basket. Sun Singer has baskets available pre-made for spur of the moment giving or we welcome you to custom design your selection. Pricing starts at $12 and from there the North Pole is the limit. These are just a few of the great gift ideas available everyday at Sun Singer. Stop by soon and put the holiday into this year's gift giving! | |
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Friday, Dec. 25th
Christmas Day
Closed
Thursday, Dec. 31st
New Year's Eve
2010 Party!!
5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday, January 1st
Sun Singer
will be Open,
Football will be on!
12noon - 10:00 p.m.
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Early Bird Shopping
Beginning December 14th through
Christmas Eve,
Sun SInger will open our deli and
retail sections
Monday - Saturday
at 9:00 a.m.
and Sunday at 11 a.m.
The cafe will open
Monday - Saturday
at 10:30 a.m. and on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
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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!
$44.99
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Holiday Drinks
This week we begin featuring holiday themed drinks that range from classics like egg-nog to fun and tasty martinis.
Santa's Cap
Candy Cane II
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Frostbite
Toasted Almond
Eggnog Martini**
the desriptions.
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Come in to
Sun Singer and warm up with these
Hot Cider, Hot Cocoa and Coffee drinks.
Dutch Apple Cider
Hot Apple Pie
Peppermint Patty
Vanilla Seduction
Tight Sweater
Snow Plow
the descriptions.
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Vrinio's
Candy Canes &
Confections
What's Christmas without the traditional candy canes and confections from the Vrinios family. This year we'll offer a selection of 10 candy cane flavors plus their ribbon candy and marvelous peanut brittle.
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How about some
Holiday Spirit?
SINGLE
Vodka
The inspiration which led to the production of the first single malt vodka stemmed from the notes found in a historic Abbey of the Torbiere Sebine and attributed to a Scottish nobleman. Single draws on the same ingredients that are the basis of the noblest of the single malt whiskies making this a unique vodka with its delicate, beautifully rounded aroma and sweet flavor on the palate.
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Whettin' Your Whistle
It does not matter if you are looking for a gift wine for a friend or cellar wine for your collection, the Sun Singer elves have been busy finding fabulous wine deals for you.
On today's
The Morning Show
we featured two deals from small producers off the beaten path. Click the video icon below to watch, or read our note entitled 'Sun Singer Elves Unwrap Holiday Deals'.
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Share your love of
Sun Singer this holiday. Giving a Sun Singer gift card is the perfect for employee incentives, customer appreciation, holiday parties, etc. You pick the amount and let them choose their perfect gift.
* No expiration date
* No fees
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