| June 9, 2010 | Volume: # 3 Issue: # 23
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Sun Singer News
I have lived
temperately....I double the doctor's recommendation of
a glass and a
half of wine each day and even treble it with a friend.
~ Thomas Jefferson
Join
us Thursday, July 10th from 5 - 7pm for a tasting and bottle signing
with Molly and Charlie Meeker of Meeker Vineyards in California. Molly
and Charlie are a load of fun - you won't want to miss this tasting.
Read more in the article below.
NEW SUMMER MENU DEBUTS
Won't you join us today for the debut of Sun Singer's new Summer. Chef Sherry and our deli staff have been working diligently through research, design and production to deliver those tastes of Summer that we all crave. We're bringing back the Greek Salad and Greek Nachos - always seasonal favorites! We'll be showing off our great locally grown, vine ripened tomatoes in a new Caprese Plate and a multitude of sandwiches. What would Summer be like without a juicy and satisfying BBQ Pork Sandwich? And how about Chef Sherry's latest creation - our new Waffle Sandwich. Our dessert menu has been refitted as well with a new Orange Cream Cake, tart and delicious. The 7 layer chocolate Tuxedo Cake is back and we've added a fresh and light Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake for a simple treat anytime! Take a look at all the new additions by clicking here, but better yet stop by the Cafe and sample for yourself. And remember, the majority of this great food is always available to carry out...just give us a call and your order will be ready when you arrive.
SUN-SATIONAL SPRING SPECIALS!
Sun
Singer has a great new series of specials meant to celebrate our
wonderful friends and customers and the idyllic Spring season we're
experiencing here in Central Illinois. You can read all about it below,
but better yet join us any day of the week! WORLD CUP WINESStay tuned to the newsletter next week as we'll be featuring a number of South African wines in celebration of World Cup 2010!
To Your Health,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff
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Sensational Saturday Tasting
Dad's Day
Decisions!
Saturday, June 12th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
Don't panic! We're a week ahead of schedule and just in time to get you thinking about Dad's Day on June 20th. You're not going to impress him with a new tie, and socks are definitely a downer. Saturday's tasting focuses on some great drinking wines to impress that guy and reflect your class and style that will make him proud! And remember, at Sun Singer, wine is only the beginning. While you're here, browse our selection of spirits, beer and wine accessories and let your imagination soar. With Dad in mind, break free Saturday afternoon for some fun and relaxation at Sun Singer - it's our specialty!
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:
This Week
at the
Wine Bar
Sun Singer offers more than 25 wines by the glass every day of the week. Here's a sampling of this week's selections
at the Sun Singer Wine Bar.
Browse this week's complete list? Click here!
Special Feature
KRUPP BROTHERS Black Bart Marsanne 2006,
Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, California
97% Marsanne and 3% Viognier. Aged 11 months in French oak. Lifted nose, displaying wonderful complexity-honey suckle, jasmine tea,
almond kernels, fennel, lemon and crushed stones. The palate is full
and balanced, flavors of citrus, peach, apricots and a steely
minerality.
Like the sophisticated gentleman bandit of the late 1800s who
crisscrossed Northern California robbing stagecoaches, Black Bart
serves as the Krupp Brothers' label for its wild-yet-sophisticated
Rhone-varietal wines.
2 ounce $5.50 5
ounce $11
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 California Dreaming:
Meet the Meekers!
Wine Tasting
& Bottle Signing
Thursday, June 10th
5:00 - 7:00pm
Charlie and Molly are a couple of wild cards with lots of great stories to tell about wine and life. Join us Thursday to sample their wines including Handprint Merlot and Four Kings. Buy bottles that night and have them signed!
A Little History...
Charlie Meeker was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where he learned about great wine from his father. After graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Charlie moved to Los Angeles, and ever since, he's been a distracted man.
Although Charlie and his wife Molly bought their first vineyard in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley in 1977, and opened their winery in 1984, it wasn't until 1999 that Charlie was able to be a full time winemaker in Sonoma.
Oh sure, he made the wine from 1984 to 1999, but he had to live in L.A. and keep his day job - first as an entertainment attorney, then as a film producer, and ultimately president of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in order to finance his winery habit.
Finally, in 1990 when Charlie became President of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, this two-career life became too much, and the Meekers hired a full time winemaker for the winery.
In 1999 Molly and Charlie left Los Angeles and moved full time to Sonoma County. Molly now manages the winery's business affairs, while Charlie has resumed his active winemaking role as co-winemaker with the winery's winemaker, Matt Blankenheim.
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Bin Check:
A Few Lovable Cabs!
Scanning the shelves this week uncovered this collection of cabernets either new to the store or returning at an even better value. Take a browse then stop by and take a bottle. You've got some good drinking ahead.
Lola Kay Red Wine 2008
Napa Valley, California $21.99
Lola Kay is essentially the second label of Rubissow a Mt. Veeder based producer that has been doing impressive things with estate grown Mountain fruit dating back to the mid 80's. With the Lola Kay imprint they source their fruit from friends, neighbors and other local vineyards that have some extra high quality fruit they can't use for one reason or another. This first release is a blend of Cabernet Franc (52%), Merlot (35%), Syrah (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (2.5%), and Petit Verdot (0.5%). It was aged in all French oak, 40% of the barrels were new. Spicy, high-toned red berry fruit dominates a mouthfeel that's bright, clean and (dare we say?) fun. It's the sort of wine that asks you to take another sip, and at this price, you'll have a heckuva time turning it down.
Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma, California $18.49 Reg. $21.49
Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, begins with ever-changing aromas, characteristic of mountain fruit. Ripe plum and lush vanilla overtones back aromatics thick with exotic spice and black currant fruit. This opulent palate is reminiscent of classic Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon. This bright and robust wine with superb balance and structure is full of lush plum and cherry flavors, layered with vanilla oak that extend into an elegant finish.
Raymond Family Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Napa-Sonoma-Lake, California $19.99
Full-bodied and well-structured with bold tannins and a spicy pepper finish. The nose exudes rich aromas of black tea, black currant, and marionberry alongside just a hint of eucalyptus. This rich, powerful wine has a lot of structure and is beautifully layered with flavors of plum, anise, and red currants balanced by firm tannins and a spicy black pepper finish that will allow this wine to stand up to a gorgeous cut of marbled steak.
Substance Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Washington State $20.99
The 2008 Cabernet is like putting on your favorite pair of jeans. Immediately familiar and comfortable. The 2008 Cab is medium bodied, with more herbs and earth than red and black fruit. Its soft, elegant and reminds you of home.
Merkin Vineyards 'Chupacabra' Red Blend '06
California $24.99 Reg. $27.99
Merkin Vineyards is owned by novice winemaker Maynard James Keenan, lead singer of the bands TOOL and A PERFECT CIRCLE and descended from Northern Italian winemakers. The Merkin Vineyards "Chupacabra" is a shape-shifter wine, evolving vintage after vintage. In 2006 it contains a large percentage of top-notch Caduceus Sensei fruit. Bold and mysterious, the wine shows both a light and dark side. From black fruit, tobacco and mushroom aromas and flavors to kiwi, grapefruit and nettle on the lighter end, this smoky, complex red is enticing from first sip.
Hudson Shah 'CAB' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Rattlesnake Hills, Washington $13.99
The Hudson Shah CAB is open and forward, showing juicy cherry and strawberry flavors. With clean, precise, muscular fruit notes from Rattlesnake Hills grapes, this toasty Cabernet is infused with rich coffee and mocha. The finish is elegant with a soft barrel tannin touch.
MORE GOOD DEALS (For more descriptions jump here!)
GAZELA Vinho Verde
Selo de Garantia, Portugal $6.99 Reg. $7.99
Low price and low alcohol. Cool and refreshing Vinho Verde is the summer's hot wine. With only 9% alcohol, it's a perfect quaffer for a warm day. The bouquet is a lively mix of citrus and floral aromas. Soft flavors of apricot and grapefruit are perked up by the sparkling bubbles and balanced by delightful crisp acidity and strong minerality. It makes an ideal aperitif and a perfect picnic wine - you don't even need a corkscrew!
ORDONEZ 'Botani' Moscatel Seco '08
Malaqa, Spain $16.99 Reg.$19.99
MUSSEL BAY Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Marlborough, New Zealand $11.99 Reg. $14.99
CAPANNACCE Rosso della Maremma Toscana 2005
Piedmont, Italy $14.99 Reg. $17.99
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Upcoming
Events
Thurs., June 10th
5:00 - 7:00pm
MEET the MEEKERS!
Wine Tasting & Bottle Signing
at Sun Singer
Thurs., June 10th
UNCORKED
at Krannert
Free Wine Tasting
& Music
Local jazz guitarist LaMonte Parsons
5:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday, June 12th
Sensational
Saturday
Wine Tasting
12noon - 4:00pm |
In the Cafe:
Sun-
Sational
Specials
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For every day
of the week!Who puts the sunshine in Spring?
That's right, it's Sun Singer and
our Wine Bar Cafe!
To celebrate Spring and the beginning of patio
season, we're offering a series of weekly specials with special pricing
to refresh, refuel and delight.
Join us inside or out on the
patio...we're sure to put some spring in
your step and sunshine in
your smile!
Jump here for specials.
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At the Deli:
Morbier
(more-bee-AY)
from France
Morbier is an aromatic and surprisingly mild French cow's milk AOC cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash streaking through it middle.
Morbier, which is aged for at least 60 days, pleasantly confounds expectations. Contrary to its smell, Morbier has a mild taste and leaves a wonderful, nutty aftertaste. Morbier is excellent served with Gewürztraminer or Pinor Noir.
Stop by for a sample at the Sun Singer Deli.
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3D
TOMATOES
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Homegrown in
Central Illinois
Nothing
beats the flavor of a great vine ripened tomato. With Spring in full bloom our
favorite hydroponic tomatoes are back in the market. Our suppliers from
3D Tomatoes in Sullivan, Illinois are in full production and we're all the beneficiaries of
this Spring bounty. Join us soon and relish that full flavored
midwestern tomato taste in our sandwiches and salads.
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