| April 14, 2010 | Volume: # 3 Issue: # 15
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Sun Singer News
ARTISANAL BEVERAGE TASTING EVENT
benefiting WILL Illinois Public Media
Thursday, April 29th
We need your support! Please see the article below.
Ah paradise! and we've not talking about river gambling in Peoria. Days and nights have been idyllic with pollen the only complaint. Our patio has been packed and how great it is to be outdoors. Even though it's a much longer run for service, we even have our staff competing for who is going to be greeting you on the patio! Welcome back to all our snowbirds who have been away. We're glad to have you back... Summer Starts EarlyThe Sun Singer bartenders have been busy concocting a series of special cocktails for Summer sipping, but why should we wait when the weather won't? Look forward to our daily features beginning next Monday! U of I Mom's Day WeekendApril 17th and 18th are Mom's Day Weekend at the University so be prepared for the onslaught of Mom's (and a few Dad's) who'll be visiting this weekend. Adding to the celebration, this week's Saturday Tasting is devoted to Girls Just Want to Have Fun!where we'll showcase wines that girls want to drink. Come join us on Saturday. You may be surprised. Meet the PressCheck out Smile Politelyfor a write up on Sun Singer that one of our Facebook fans pointed us toward. It's a complimentary piece that just makes you feel good about being here. We were surprised by the comment that the writer's friends didn't want to eat at Sun Singer because it is a store. It was such a totally new perspective since we think that's a feature that make us unique. Let us know what you think!
To Your Health,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff
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Sensational Saturday Tasting
Girls Just Want
to Have Fun! 
Saturday, April 17th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
This Saturday we salute all the visiting Moms who have come for the University of Illinois Mom's Day Weekend festivities. We know that girls just want to have fun - Mom's included! Join us at Sun Singer this Saturday from Noon until 4pm for a line up of wines fit to celebrate the weekend!
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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WILL Illinois Public Media presents
Sun Singer Wine & Spirits
Campbell Hall for
Public Telecommunication
 | When: Thursday, April 29th 5:00 - 8:00pm
Where: Champaign Country Club
1211 S. Prospect, Champaign
Cost: $25 in advance
$30 at the door$100 Tasting & Dinner Package
For more information, click here or here!
More than a wine tasting, it's a Special Artisanal Beverage Event to benefit WILL Illinois Public Media. Come to the Champaign Country Club Ballroom to taste dozens of International wines and enjoy some of the region's finest craft beers and spirits, all in the company of knowledgeable industry representatives.
Want to expand your experience? A limited number of $100 tickets entitle you to the tasting plus an exclusive Italian wine dinner beginning with a sparkling reception at 8:15 pm. Special guest Daniel Parrott of Small Vineyards Imports and former sommelier at Windows on the World will present five estate-grown Italian wines with insights on pairing food and wine.
*Business casual required for tasting and dinner.
Our tasting is limited to 300 participants with 50 places for dinner. Tickets are available at WILL, 300 N. Goodwin, Urbana, IL 217.333.7300 and at Sun Singer Wines. Join us for our first tasting of the Spring. Buy your tickets today!
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 From the Cellar:
This Week
@ 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.
Drink it here, take a bottle home!
Special Feature: Pinot Noir
CAPIAUX Pinot Noir 'Freestone Hill' 2006
Russian River Valley, California
Good bright dark red. Highly aromatic nose combines raspberry, wet stone, Asian spices and smoked meat; this, too, reminded me of a Chambolle, but on the Morey side of the appellation. Big, rich, dense and sweet, with a pliant, silky, seamless texture and a lovely light touch. Finishes with firm but fine tannins and lingering spice. 93 points ~Stephen Tanzer
By-the-Glass
WHITE
Duckhorn 'Decoy' Sauvignon Blanc '09, Napa Valley, California
A case of pure fruit, the pristine '09 Decoy Sauvignon Blanc is such a pretty white with serious intentions; citrusy with hints of grapefruit peel and lemongrass; bright finish.
Final Week!
Malvira
'Treuve' Sauvignon-Chardonnay '06, Langhe, Italy
A blend of 40% Sauvignon, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Arneis, Treuve delights the
nose with the pleasing scent of newly cut grass, grapefruit peel and apricot.
Full-bodied with a long finish.
Final Week!
Qupé Marsanne '07, Santa Ynez Valley, California
Flinty, minerally and with just a hint of green pear and orange rind. The wine has refreshing acidity and impeccable balance.
Esterlina Chardonnay '06, Russian River Valley, California
A combination of bright tropical fruit, a bit of oak and great acidity. The mouth also has apple, pineapple and a light coconut flavor, with a hint of richness from the oak barrels used for almost one-third of this wine's aging.
PRETTY in PINK
Ken Forrester Rose '08, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Overwhelms the nose with a magnitude of strawberry, rose petal and cherry aromas that follow through on the palate, lingering
to a crisp and refreshingly delicate finish.
REDS
Saintsbury Pinot Noir '07, Carneros, California
Aromas of spcy red and black fruit seasoned by aging in
Burgundy-made barrels. It has a plump middle, fine grained
tannins, nicely balanced acidity, grace and elegance.
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz '08, Padthaway, Australia
A rich powerful nose of cassis with overtones of spice and cedar.
Lush, ripe palate dominated by black fruits, cherry and dark chocolate. Full bodied with savory, integrated fruit tannins and persistent finish.
Spectator Top 100...again
Seghesio 'Sonoma' Zinfandel '08, California
Vibrant display of acidity enhances the briary raspberry and blackberry varietal expression. Lush, velvety mouth feel interwoven with fine, integrated tannins and spicy undertones creates a smooth richness.
Trentadue 'La Storia' Meritage Red '05, Alexander Valley, California
The opening is intense with ripe plums, Bing cherries followed by smoky, chocolaty aromas, leather, brown sugar, molasses and slightly herbal nuances. The body is full with well-structured tannins and balanced acidity leading to a long, firm finish.
Share the Mystery?
Stratton Lummis Cabernet Sauvignon '05, Napa Valley, California
From the heart of the Napa Valley-a blend of Oakville and Rutherford. Big nose of blackberry fruit and cassis with broad,
sweet, classic flavors here of blackcurrant with a little spice, dust
and supple tannins. Forward, juicy and full of character.
Last Six BottlesDownstate
Fortress Petite Syrah '07, Red Hills, Lake County, California
Classic balance and elegance with smooth tannins framing the
variety's wildly exotic flavors of blackberries, blueberries, bacon, tobacco, grilled mushrooms, tamari, anise and lots of black pepper.
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 Beer Culture:
3 Beers from Italy
The latest buzz in the brewing world? Italian
microbreweries! Here are some examples of the unique products that are
coming out of the vibrant Italian beer culture.
Troll Dał: Saison Style
The Dał is a
mythologic animal that lived high up in the Alps; It is a kind of chamois, and
is featured in many fairy tales in our region of Italy.
The color is orange-yellow with a long lasting white head. Aromas of tropical fruit, hoppy bittterness, citrus and notes of pine and resins. On the palate, a combination of fruity sweetness with lingering bitterness that makes Dau very refreshing and thirst quenching.
Dau pairs well with seafood dishes (both fried and
fresh), goat cheese and fresh summer salads.
 Almond' 22 Torbata: Smoked Barley Wine
Almond' 22 is a
small micro brewery on the green hills of Pescara
in Abruzzo. Torbata was created
to indulge a passion for whiskey peat.
Light and hazy in color with fruity aromas from chestnut
honey and hops harmonizing with notes of roasted and caramelized malts. The spices and raw cane sugars come from the
fair trade and are carefully selected; the honeys come from the green mountains
and hills of the region.
This bottle conditioned beer has an amazing and
complex evolution as time passes. Good with a cigar or dark chocolate (minimum
75% cocoa).
Grado Plato Chocarrubica: Oatmeal Stout
Chocarrubica
is a smooth, quaffable, top-fermenting oatmeal stout creation of deep black
color. The adding of Venezuelan cocoa beans, carob from the island of Sicily,
and large amount of oats {over 30%} gives this unusual Italian creation its
silky, chocolaty, and roasty character.
Chocarrubica displays notes
of banana and tropical fruits on the nose, and a surprisingly subtle chocolate
profile, perhaps tempered by the slightly more savory carob. The carbonation is
pleasantly present without interrupting the smooth character of the beer.
This beer pairs well with chocolate desserts, but
also with seasoned cheese.
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Thursday, April 29th 5 - 8 p.m.
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At the Deli:
Carr Valley
Cranberry Chipotle
Cheddar
Master Cheesemaker Sid Cook at Carr Valley Cheese has done it again. He has created another unique and interesting variety of flavored American cheddar: Chipotle Cranberry Cheddar.
One of Sid's newest creations, it has already won a Bronze Award at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.
Chipotle
Cranberry Cheddar uses a robustly flavored white cheddar. The sweetness
of the cranberries contrasts nicely with the spicy, smoky flavor of the
chipotle peppers. Carr Valley's website describes the cheese as having
the flavor of Texas barbecue sauce. One writer described the cheese as a "mouth party." At the very least, this cheddar with be a hit at any party.
Stop by for a sample at the Sun Singer Deli.
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Sun Singer Gifts:
Gone to
the Dogs
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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.
With 'Everything for the Wine Lover in Your Life', Sun Singer is filled with unique gifts for all the wine lovers in yourlife!
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Addictive!
American Vintage
One of the most sought after items in the Sun Singer Deli!
Flavors:
White Wine, Shallot & Cayenne
&
Red Wine & Black Pepper
When you have the urge
to splurge, serve these crackers! Always a perfect accompaniment and
irresistible on their own; American Vintage Wine biscuits are handmade
and will grace your table or make an appreciated and unique gift.
"I
always toss Wine Biscuits in green salad or my spinach salad."
Maritza - New York City, NY.
"Soup!
Soup! Soup! In lentil soup! In pea soup! In Vegetable soup!"
Barbara - Bryn Mawr, PA.
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