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Volume: # 3 Issue: # 5
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Sun Singer NewsOne tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
--George Carlin
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!
We've Got Class!: Wine 102 & 103
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! 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
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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Sensational Saturday Tasting 
Super Brews!
Indiana vs. Louisiana
Saturday, February 6th
12noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
Come join the fun at Sun Singer this Saturday from Noon until 4pm as we have a beer battle between Indiana and Louisiana Breweries.
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 This Week
@ The Wine Bar
New wines February 2nd 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."
Shaky Bridge Gewürztraminer '08, Central Otago, New Zealand
Lifted aromatics of lavender, brown spices, ginger and apple, perfectly balanced in an off dry style. A classically styled spiced Gewurztraminer profile, offset by Central Otago minerality and
an exceptional mouth feel.
Santi Apostoli Pinot Grigio '08, Veneto, Italy
Delightfully clean, fruity wine with a nice citrus flavor and a delicate,
full taste.
Sea Biscuit Chardonnay '07, Mendocino, California
Rich complex fruit flavors abound, with an underpinning
of pleasant oak aromas, all supported by bright acidity.
Ciconia Tinto '08, Portugal
A blend of 60% Aragones 30% Syrah and 10% Touriga National,
a dark inky color, a meaty and earthy nose, the palate starts with
quite a bite of blue fruit with a little aniseed, and then some
cinnamon plus good acidity to back it up.
Meeker '12th Rack' Zinfandel '06, Sonoma, California
A bright nose of brambly blackberries with cocoa dust, this Zin
shows no mercy as it runs the palate with tart blackberries,
creamy coffee-vanilla richness, and a solid tannin structure.
Hess 'Allomi' Cabernet Sauvignon '07, Napa Valley, California
Ripe flavors of cherries, plum and currant mingle with hints of
nutmeg and graphite, with a slight toasty oak component.
Silky, youthful tannins are coating on a rich, textured mid palate, continuing on a lingering finish.
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We've Got Class!
Wine 102: Evaluation & Terminology
Tuesday, February 23rd 
7:00 - 9:00pm
Our Price: $20/person
Do you read tasting notes and wonder how they can be so specific? Do you want to be able to put into words what you taste? If so, this seminar is for you! Join us at Sun Singer as we continue to de-mystify the world of wine. Wine 102 will show you the tasting process and help you develop a style of wine talk.
We'll expand on the basic wine terminology and flavor components of wine taught in Wine 101. We will discuss how wines are rated and explain several systems. There will be handouts on a wine rating system and a listing of wine words. The final part of the seminar will focus on developing your own personal wine language.
We strongly suggest that you have previously attended Sun Singer's Wine 101. Wine 102 will assume a basic knowledge of wine varietals, their characteristics and basic tasting technique.
Learn more about our seminars here.
Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.
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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. |
| Cook Tuscan Tonight:
Lucini Italia was determined to produce the very best sauces. To start they undertook a culinary journey through the Italian countryside in search of quintessential regional recipes. What they discovered was an uncompromising reliance on high-quality yet simple fresh ingredients. Based on this same philosophy, Lucini® sauces are carefully handcrafted in small batches using the best extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and plum tomatoes. Lucini Italia does not add sugar, synthetic cheese, dehydrated herbs or milk, or anything artificial.
Rustic Tomato Basil
This regional Tuscan recipe begins with fresh plum tomatoes and fresh summer basil. Traditionally served with capellini pasta and enjoyed with a light-bodied red such as a young Pinot Noir wine.
Hearty Artichoke Tomato
This regional Puglian recipe from Italy's southern coast begins with fresh plum tomatoes and fresh artichokes. Traditionally served with farfalle or conchiglie rigate pasta and enjoyed with a young Sangiovese wine.
Rustic Tomato Vodka
Northern Italian recipe balancing the richness of two types of cheese and cream with fresh tomato, and a touch of vodka. Toss with farfalle pasta and pair with a Nebbiolo wine.
Enjoy these sauces on top of Rustichella d'Abruzzo traditional handmade pastas available at Sun Singer. Mangia! | |
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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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Joys of Winter
Abbey Affligem
Belgium Tripel
Slightly hazy, golden-amber color with a remarkably rich and everlasting lacy head. Sweet bready malt and meringue aromas follow through to a sweet, medium to full-bodied fruit jam palate with suggestions of anise seed, kumquat marmalade, and honeyed Hawaiian toast. Finishes with a nice impression of mild, earthy hops and some citrusy sweetness.
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