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Volume: # 3 Issue: # 4
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Sun Singer NewsDrink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable
--- G.K. Chesterton
Wine 101: A New Year of Pleasure
We've just have a week until our first Wine 101 of 2010 on February 2nd. If one of your New Year's resolutions was a have more fun with wine in 2010 and for the rest of your life then Wine 101 will get you well started on many years of pleasure. The class is filling up quickly so please make your reservations today by calling 351-1115. Read all about
Wine 101 in the article below
Valentine's 2010: 'In the Name of Love'
February 12, 13 &14th
January is flying by, next stop is Valentine's Day! We invite you to make Sun Singer part of the romance for Valentine's weekend of February 12, 13 & 14th. We're looking forward to dressing up the Cafe. Our Chef Sherry has created new delights for the occasion. They'll be romantic music, enticing wines and love stories playing. We just need you to make the scene complete. No winter isn't over 'til it's over, but we're going to warm things up for this weekend. Won't you join us!More Upcoming EventsTake a glance at the sidebar to find a listing of our upcoming events. In addition to Wine 101, we'll be offering Wine 102 on Tuesday, February 23rd. Wine 102 will add greater depth and complexity to your knowledge and experience of wine. We're also proud to announce that Brian Bowman has developed Wine 103 which is scheduled to debut on Tuesday, March 30th. We've been looking forward to the final leg of this trilogy for some time, and you can be sure that Brian will not disappoint. Wine 103 will focus on food and wine pairing, and more details will be forthcoming in the newsletter, or skip to the Sun Singer Events pages by clicking here!
Facebook: The Shape the Future?Now you can have your say on the future of the Sun Singer page on Facebook! We recently have added several new items to our Facebook page yet it is still a relatively blank canvas. So we are giving you (our fans) the opportunity to form the future of Sun Singer on Facebook. What content would you like to see more of? Is it more notes, more photos, more updates, all of these or maybe something different? Would you like to find out more about our staff? RSS feeds? Polls and surveys? In addition, we always like to hear from you, be it reviews, news, tips or suggestions.
To Your Health,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff
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Watch last week's
Whettin' Your Whistle
Tuesday, Feb 2nd
Tuesday, Feb 4th
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Sensational Saturday Tasting 
Zinfandel!
Saturday, January 30th
12noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
ZAP's 19th Annual Zinfandel Festival runs January 28 - 30, 2010. This year's theme of "Zin in Paradise" reflects the enthusiasm for America's Heritage Wine--Zinfandel. It's about the excitement we feel when we discover a Zinfandel new to us or taste a barrel sample from the latest vintage of one of our favorite wineries. "Zin in Paradise" also reflects the personalities of Zinfandel--bold and celebratory, independent and unpretentious, refined and elegant, versatile and diverse. Join us at Sun Singer this Saturday from Noon until 4pm to explore the many styles of this wonderful grape.
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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We've Got Class!:
Wine 101: An Introduction
Tuesday, February 2nd 
7:00 pm
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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From the Cellar:
New This Week
@ The Wine Bar
New wines January 26th at the Sun Singer Wine Bar.
Always changing, always something new to try!
Opulent Aussie!
 Anaperenna Shiraz-Cabernet 2006
by Ben Glaetzer, Australia
2 ounce $8. 5 ounce $16. bottle $64.
Anaperenna
is 75% 85-year old Barossa Shiraz and 25% 60 year old Barossa Cabernet
fermented and aged in all new (primarily French) oak, the alcohol a
modest 14.5%. Bottled unfiltered, it's as pure an example of this classic Barossa blend as you'll find, which Wine Advocate
(correctly) notes, "...offers a sensational bouquet of pain grille,
scorched earth, meat, game, blueberry, and black currants. This is
followed by a surprisingly elegant yet powerful, structured wine with
gobs of spicy fruit, ripe tannins, and a plush texture. The long,
60-second finish is succulent and sweet. 94-97 points."
Huntington Sauvignon Blanc '07, Sonoma, California
Decidedly broad with smooth and subtle acidity and delicious crisp flavors, this wine glides across the palate before ending with a balanced finish.
Carneros Creek Reserve Pinot Noir '07, Carneros, California
Ripe red cherry, sweet oak and chocolate aromas meld into like flavors, ripe red/black cherry, Bourbon barrel oak tones, complex, silky yet generous ripe red fruit flavors end in a long soft finish.
Saulina Chianti '06, Tuscany, Italy
The bouquet shows the classic berry-spicy-flowery notes of young sangiovese from chianti. It is soft, tasty and well-balanced.
Maipe Malbec '08, Mendoza, Argentina
A striking perfume of violets, black cherry and black raspberry. Exhibiting surprising complexity, the wine has gobs of fruit, savory flavors and excellent depth and length.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 'Sin Zin' '07, Alexander Valley, California
Generous aromas of black cherries, blueberries, vanilla and spice. The hefty flavors
of cherries and plums carry this wine right through the mid-palate,
paving the way for a lengthy finish, where a touch of spicy oak rears
its head.
R Collection Merlot '06, California
Aromas of red cherry, red plum, cassis, raspberry, anise, chocolate and spice. Fills the mouth with Bing cherry, plum and raspberry with notes of clove and peppery spice before the smooth vanilla finish.
Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon '06, Paso Robles, California
Aromas of dark cherry and molasses, and is loaded with nuance and flavor. On the palate it gives flavors of black cherry, ripe plum and spice with hints of light oak.
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| New Brew:
The market for specialty sodas falls into two major categories: regional favorites that have never lost their followings and new sodas that have managed to attract drinkers interested in better quality beverages.
This week at Sun Singer, we expand our offering of artisan sodas with four new stupendous soda selections.
Capt'n Eli: Blueberry Pop & Lemon-Lime
What does Maine do best? Blueberries! A division of Shipyard Brewing Company, Capt'n Eli's Soda is handcrafted on the coast of Maine. Founded by Fred Forsley in 1997, this soda affectionately honors his father, Eli Forsley, who, in his day, was widely known for making delicious homemade root beer. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and, after the war, was a pioneer in providing the mentally ill and disabled veterans a home where they could be a part of the community. Today, Capt'n Eli's Soda has grown to include seven flavors of caffeine free soda, all made with natural cane and brown sugars.
 Dang That's Good!: Butterscotch Rootbeer Imperial Flavors (the company who makes Dang) is a family owned bottling operation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This root beer tastes good, but it doesn't taste much like root beer. It is actually very similar to Henry Wienhard's Vanilla Cream Soda or a liquid version of a Werther's Original.
Dr. Enuf: Herbal
New Herbal Dr. Enuf adds ginseng and guarana to Dr. Enuf's original formula of B-vitamins and pure cane sugar. These potent herbs from Asia and the Amazon give the original energy booster a kick in the pants. This new drink not only has the power of the dragon and the strength of the anaconda - it also has a great cherry flavor. Herbal Dr. Enuf actually tastes a lot like a Shirley Temple.
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Ramos Pinto
Vintage Porto 1997
A wine for special occasions, for commemorations and parties. Taken from the wine-cellar, it should be placed upright for several hours allowing the sediments to settle. Two to four hours before being served, decant the bottle to separate out the deposits and to allow the wine to breathe so that it can be served in all its splendor.
Pretty ruby appearance with
sweet raspberry and grenadine flavors. Floral, earthy and spicy notes with very mild tannins make this wine ready for your
immediate enjoyment.
$ 65.99
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ON SALE!!
Lolita Valentine's
Martini Glasses
Santa Barbara Ceramics does it again in a big way with this spectacular line of Valentine's martini glasses. Each glass has a drink recipe painted on the bottom!
Thess glasses have been retired, so get them while you can!
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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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Winter's Not Over
Samuel Smith's
Winter Welcome
Throughout history, beer of somewhat higher alcohol and richness has been enjoyed for the winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season.
FOUR STARS
". . . layers of fruit, malt, spice, and earth tones that marry perfectly with great balance and style. A classic that nearly begs for smoked meats and young cheddar."
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