March 2, 2010 Volume: # 3     Issue: # 9
Sun Singer News
 
Let us toast the fools;
but for them the rest of us could not succeed.
~ Mark Twain

We're all longing for Spring and with the arrival of March, we can be encouraged.  The days are longer, the breeze is not so bitter and sunshine, when we see it, casts a warmth and glow that we've long awaited. Winter won'r be over 'til it's over, but we'll have Day Light Savings Time in two weeks and Spring begins in three - overall, very hopeful signs!  Sun Singer is a great place to break the icy grip of Winter's, and March is the month - just catch the lineup of upcoming events for your enjoyment!  Hope springs eternal and won't you join us soon to loose our love of Spring!

R.A.C.E.S. Fundraiser / Sunday, March 7th 2:00 - 5:00pm
March 8th is International Women's Day a date which is recognized by numerous organizations working towards women's rights across the globe. Join us at Sun Singer on Sunday March 7th from 2pm - 5pm for a Wine Party & Tasting fundraiser to benefit R.A.C.E.S.  For more details click here.

Irish Whiskey Seminar / Monday, March 15th  $25pp
It may be an old wive's tale, but we understand that whenever a bottle of Irish whiskey is opened Spring is surely near!  Our salute to eternal Spring this year comes in the form of our Irish Whiskey Seminar. Details are still emerging but you can be sure it's sure to be grand!

Reservations are available now by calling at 351-1115.

Wine 103: Coming Soon!
We're proud to announce the debut of  Wine 103 on Tuesday, March 30th.  This latest class developed by Brian Bowman is the final leg of our wine trilogy.  Wine 103 will focus on food and wine pairing, and more details are available in the article below.

To Your Health,

Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff 

In This Issue
Wine 103
Fresh Off the Farm
Irish Whiskey
Oh My!
Olympic Cheeses
 
 
Upcoming
Events
 
Sensational Saturday Tasting 
Just Good Juice!
Saturday, March 6th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!

Join us at Sun Singer this Saturday between Noon and 4pm to taste and get your hands on six of the tastiest wines in our collection.

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.
We've Got Class!
Wine 103: Pairing Wine & Food
Tuesday, March 30th
7:00 - 9:00pm
Our Price: $25/person

Join us at Sun Singer as we continue to
de-mystify the world of wine. Wine 103 will give you some guidelines when pairing food with wine and some tasty examples as well.

Food and wine pairing is a highly subjective and inexact process. The old rules - primarily red wine with red meat and white wine with fish and poultry - don't take into consideration the complexity of today's multi-ethnic and subtly flavored foods and the corresponding wide range of wines from around the world that are now conveniently available to almost everyone. 

These days you're more likely to hear food and wine pairing suggestions than hard and fast rules. While there's considerable room for experimentation and expression of your own personality in pairing food and wine, Wine 103 will address a basic understanding of food and wine and how the components and flavors interact to greatly increase your chances of finding an exciting synergy between wine and food.

Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.
From the Cellar:
New This Week
@ The Wine Bar
 

New items at the Sun Singer Wine Bar - March 2nd.

Always changing, always something new to try!

New Beers
Beamish Irish                                    Bell's Cherry Stout
Capital Imperial Doppelbock            Flag Porter   
Laginitas IPA                                    Monteith's Black Beer    
Samuel Smith Winter Welcome                             

New Wines

Ventisquero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva '08, Casablanca Valley, Chile
An easy drinking, fruity, expressive and rich with aromas of citrus, grapefruit and passion fruit. Sumptuous, perfectly balanced mouth feel, good acidity, fresh, mineral on palate with a long finish. 

Borra Chardonnay '05, Clements Hills, Lodi, California
Super-ripe style features up-front aromas of white nectarine,
honeysuckle and vanilla, turning viscous and concentrated with big spicy flavors of butterscotch, tropical cantaloupe and peach.

Il Masso Chianti Classico '02, Tuscany, Italy
Killer nose, loads of cigar box, floral notes, earthy with mineral rich granitics and topsoil, dusty fruit shows fresh, bright raspberry and blueberry, beautifully balanced, complex.

Palha Canas Tinto '07, Estremadura, Portugal
Aromatically very complex, it presents strong sensations of red fruits, jam and vanilla. Equally complex in the tasting, it evolves to smooth velvety notes of red and ripe fruits, chocolate and oak ageing.

Tilia Bonarda '08, Mendoza, Argentina
Shows ripe red fruits with a hint of violets and anis. The mouthfeel is sweet and juicy with raspberry and cherry fruit flavors with spicy black pepper notes. The finish is soft and sweet, with round, velvety tannins.

Esencia de Monte '08, La Tierra de Castilla, Spain
100% Monastrell. Boasts a gorgeous bouquet of blackberry, tar,
and licorice. This slightly rustic wine has layers of sweet fruit,
ripe tannins, and considerable length in its hedonistic personality.

Schild Estate Shiraz '06, Barossa, Australia
Drinks like dream. A bouquet of black fruits balanced with oak
that you could dive into, a rich velvety mouthfeel that caresses
the palate and a finish that is long and soft.

Ridge 'East Bench' Zinfandel '07, California
You can taste blackberry jam, chutney, exotic spice, toasty oak.
Sweet briar fruit entry. Full-bodied, structured, with
fruit-coated tannins. Powerful, lengthy finish.

Three Saints Steak House Red '07, Santa Barbara County, California
A classy blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel. Youthful with
classic cab flavors of cedar, plum, smokey oak and
blackberries...but all in restraint like a good Bordeaux.

Cousino-Macul 'Antiguas Reserva' Cabernet Sauvignon'07,
Maipo Valley, Chile
Intense fruit aromas of berries and blueberry, together with delicate cacao and fresh herbs notes and a light toasted aroma. In mouth it's soft and harmonious with an intense basis of ripen black plums and blackberries. Medium bodied, persistent and complex.

Massena11th Hour Shiraz 2003
FRESH OFF THE FARM!
Robert Rothschild 
 
We've got a NEW handful of  treats for you from the award winning product line of Robert Rothschild, one of our favorite and most sought after purveyors:
 
Creamy Cucumber Horseradish Seafood Sauce
A creamy blend of cucumber, onions, garlic and horseradish results in a sauce that is full of flavor.

  • Makes a wonderful accompaniment to white fish, grilled tuna, swordfish and salmon.
  • You will love the flavor so much you might also try with veggies and fried foods!
  • Kosher D
  • Gluten Free 
 
Tres Chile Con Queso Dip
Tres Chile Con Queso Dip is the perfect party dip!

  • Serve the warmed dip with tortilla or corn chips.
  • Try as a dip for veggies, chicken fingers or fried foods.
  • See how it livens up sandwiches too - try it on hamburgers, steak sandwiches and more.
  • Or use it as a final topping for nachos, burritos and quesadillas.
  • Kosher D
  • Gluten Free  
 
Tequila Lime Salsa
splash of tequila and a squirt of lime - together with tomatoes, onions and peppers make for one delicious salsa!

  • Use this tasty salsa as a marinade for steak or on top of baked potatoes, baked goat cheese rounds or grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • All-Natural
  • Kosher
  • Gluten Free 

Back in Stock!  Chocolate Dipping Pretzels
Sunday, March 7th
R.A.C.E.S. Fundraiser
 2 - 5 p.m.
 
Tuesday, March 9th
Wine 101
7 p.m.

Monday, March 15th
Irish Whiskey 
7 p.m.

Tues., March 30th
Wine 103
Food & Wine Pairing
7 p.m.
 
 
 
Bushmills 
Single Malt
 
 
 
10 Year Old 
Irish Whiskey
 
The benchmark Irish single malt, Bushmills has a far greater depth of flavour than standard Irish blends. Winner of the 'Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey in the World' at last year's World Whiskies Awards.
 
Bushmills 10 year old is produced from 100% triple distilled malted barley that's matured for a minimum of 10 years in mostly American oak casks. Rounded and honeyed with hints of milk chocolate and a rich, smooth, warming character that's a Bushmills' signature.
 
 
New Zealand's
Finest!
 


 
RJ's Licorice
 
RJ's Licorice is a family owned and operated business from New Zealand. After seven years of production, they have become New Zealand's leading licorice provider while  endearing themselves to young and old licorice lovers around the globe.

RJs Licorice scours the world to find the finest ingredients to give their natural, soft eating licorice the most delicate texture and taste. Naturally made, containing no added colors or flavors, and  97%
fat free. 
 
Believe us, one bite of this all natural licorice will spoil you for life!
 
 
March Cheeses


 
 Fortify both body and spirit with selections of these delicious cheese available this month in the
Wine Bar Cafe...
 
Grana Padano
 
Top Hat Cheddar
 
Gorgonzola
 
Jarlsberg
 
Cantal
 
Sartori Bellavitano

 You can also enjoy
Sun Singer's
U.S.A.
 Cheese Plate
It's s the perfect remedy for symptoms of Olympic withdrawal!
 
Click here to see
the descriptions.
 
 
 
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