April 21, 2010 | Volume: # 3 Issue: # 16
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Sun Singer News
Please join Sun Singer with your support of WILL:
ARTISANAL WINE, SPIRITS & BEER TASTING and ITALIAN WINE DINNER benefiting WILL Illinois Public Media Thursday, April 29th 5:00 - 8:00pm
Our benefit for WILL Illinois Public Media is just a week away and we urge your support of this worthy community institution. With over 120 beverages on the program, the tasting is focused on small artisanal producers and fills the spectrum from wine to spirits to beer. More than an educational opportunity, this tasting is a social occasion showing your commitment and support for a vital community resource. Join us in helping WILL meet their fund raising goal. Advance tickets are available at WILL and at Sun Singer.Read more details about the tasting and the additional Italian Wine Dinner immediately following the tasting in the article that follows. SUN-sational SpringCatch our new series of specials meant to celebrate our idyllic Spring season. See the details below, but better yet join us beginning Monday, April 26th! Meet the PressCheck out Smile Politely for 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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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
Reservations for the Italian Wine Dinner portion of our benefit are closing on Friday, April 23rd. Please purchase your tickets today and help support WILL Illinois Public Media!
For detailed information, click hereor 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 120+ International wines, regional craft beers and spirits, all in the company of knowledgeable industry representatives eager for your participation..
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!
Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115. |
Sensational Saturday Tasting
Earth Friendly! 
Saturday, April 24th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
What's the difference and why it matters? Our tribute to Earth Day, this Saturday we'll be featuring Organic, Bio-Dynamic, Sustainably Farmed and other Earth friendly viticultural endeavors. Join us at Sun Singer this Saturday from Noon until 4pm for a line up of wines aligned to save the planet! 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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Sun Singer's Wine Bar Cafe celebrates:Sun-sational SpringBeginning Monday, April 26th  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!
$6 Mojito Mondays Strawberry, blueberry basil, original Garlic Goat Cheese Dip $4.95 $5 Mai Tai Tuesdays Sun Singer Spreads Plate $7.25 $6 SUN-gria Wednesdays The recipe that has the town talking! Rojo & Blanco Toasted Ravioli with Marinara $5.50 Friday...only a Day Away... $5 Island Sunset Thursdays Our very own Pomegranate Margarita plus $3 Coronas & Corona Light Chicken & Garlic Quesadilla $6.95 $6 Friday, Slushie, Friday Time to chill with something fruity & delicious Your choice: Quady Electra Orange or Black Muscat Sensational Saturday Free Wine Tasting 12noon - 4pm plus $2.50 Domestics Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite & Michelob Ultra Black Bean Hummus $4.75 $6 Bloody Mary Sundays Cheese Fondue $9.95
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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.
See the whole list? Click here!
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. 2 ounce $3.50 5
ounce $7.00
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. 2 ounce $2.00 5
ounce $4.75
REDS Ch. Comte de Vaugelas St. Chinian '07, Languedoc, France Grenache, syrah and mouvedre blend. Aromas of
red and black fruits, spices and licorice. Good tannin
structure, supple with strong aromatic persistence. 2 ounce $2.25 5 ounces $4.75 Rodolfo
Malbec '07, Cafayate Valley, Argentina Intense
red color with violet undertones. Very fruity on the nose with hints of plums,
peppers and spices. Good volume in the mouth, well structured with a finely balanced finish. 2
ounce $2.50 5 ounce $5.25
Vinos
Pinol 'Ludovicus' '08, Terra Alta, Spain A
blend of 35% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, 25% Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
aged for three months in French and American oak. It has a glass-coating deep
crimson hue with an expressive nose of cherry, blueberry, and blackberry.
Mouth-filling and succulent. 2 ounce $2.75 5
ounce $5.50
Deerfield Merlot Cuvée '06, Sonoma, California 75% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Syrah. Cuvée
means "wine blend" in French The blend brings
Merlot extra depth, nuance and complexity without interfering with the fruity
aromatic personality we like so much. The supporting cast makes the star shine.
2 ounce $4.25 5 ounces $8.50
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. 2 ounce $4.25 5 ounces $8.75
Share the Mystery? Stratton Lummis Cabernet Sauvignon '05, Napa Valley, California From the heart of the Napa Valley-aan unnamed 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. 2 ounce $4.50 5
ounce $9.00
Last Six Bottles Downstate 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. 2 ounce $5.75 5
ounce $11.50
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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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Two Summer Lagers READY TO DRINK NOW
Two Brothers Brewing Dog Days
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Dortmunder Style Lager
Dog Days is Two Brothers warm weather beer and the only
lager they produce. This golden lager is a German style Dortmunder with a delicate caramel malt character and light body. Dog Days has a noticeable noble hop character creating a crisp, clean finish. Boulevard Brewing PILSNER Boulevard pays homage to the legacy of past Kansas City breweries with a
classic American lager; 100% malt, real hop character, unpasteurized. It's the taste of tradition.
Crisp, slightly malty aroma and a pale, golden hue. Light body, even
balance and a mild hop bitterness make Pilsner a very refreshing,
quaffable beer.
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Vintage Concepts

Hummingbird Flame Protector Winelight
A Winelight® is an insert,
with a wick, that fits into the opening of a glass bottle and converts it into
a beautiful romantic oil lamp. These Winelights create a wine bottle lamp and can be used with any glass bottle. To make your bottle candle, simply
insert the Winelight with it's wick into a clean empty glass bottle that has
been filled with a top quality lamp oil.
Instant
atmosphere! Capture the romance, keep that special bottle and always remember
that special day or evening.
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