August 25, 2010Volume: # 3     Issue: # 34
Sun Singer News
 
"Let school-masters puzzle their brain, With grammar, and
nonsense, and learning; Good liquor, I stoutly maintain,
Gives genius a better discerning."
~ Oliver Goldsmith, She Stoops to Conquer, act 1, sc. 2

Longing for Fall Beers
You may notice that the summer brew selection is starting to dwindle and Fall beer choices are beginning to surface.  Octoberfest is usually one of the first to appear and we should begin to see it popping up in town very soon.  Until then, enjoy the refreshment from those remaining summer specials as you look for ways to appreciate our August run of swelter. 

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Gift Baskets are always in style and Sun Singer makes the best gift baskets in Urbana-Champaign.  No matter the occasion, we'll help you deliver the perfect gift sure to delight and bedazzle.


In This Issue
At the Wine Bar
Octoberfest, Really?!
A Great Pairing
Sunsational Specials
Change du Life
 
Sensational Saturday Tasting
Break free Saturday afternoon for some fun and relaxation
at Sun Singer - it's our specialty!

 
Back in Session!
Saturday, August 28th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!

While we're not quite ready to phase into Fall, we've got to admit that we're all gearing up for a new routine with school beginning again. Where did the Summer go?  There's some anticipation in the air with thoughts of crisp autumn mornings, football and tailgates, and that special smell in the air as leaves begin to fall.

This Saturday's tasting will include a selection of wines both new and returning to our inventory. This is a stand-up crew, each perfect to drink as we slide effortlessly into a new season and get back in session!

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.
From the Cellar:
At the Wine Bar!

Sun Singer offers more than 30 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!

FEATURE WINE
W. H.  Smith Pinot Noir 2007
Sonoma Coast, California
 
Capturing the flavors of the region in a bottle is the yearly motivation for this Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.  The 2007 is a cuvee blended from four
vineyard sources that define the profile of coastal fruit, expressing concentration, bright acidity and that heavenly Pinot Noir silkiness.
 
Medium ruby core with a lighter rim. Ripe black cherry and wild strawberry fruit aromas all surrounded by cooler notes of wet earth and spicy cola. Very round on the entry into the mouth; smooth and silky. Hints of game surround tons of ripe strawberries.
Santa Barbara Design:
Dazzler Purse
Hanger
Keep your purse off the floor! Inside each Dazzler is a dual-compact mirror. Comes with a velveteen carrying pouch. Packaged in a cute mini "purse" box!

"I LOVE this purse hanger. I've owned others, but I like this one much better because it's particularly sturdy and cute to boot. Why use a purse hook? 1) Your purse will hang from the edge of the table or bar, where you can see it, so you'll never have to worry about someone snatching it from the back of your chair. (Sadly, it happens.) 2) You won't even think about putting your purse by your feet. (How clean is that floor?)"                      ~ A Very Satisfied Customer

Do you carry a purse? Then YOU need one of these!
LEGENDS OF THE FALL:
OKTOBERFEST, REALLY?
Every year time goes faster and beer comes sooner.  We had Octoberfest brews available to us as early as July, but we've held out until at least the middle of August before bringing anything onboard. If we don't slow down these great Marzens will just be a dream...and can Christmas be far behind? Our first three offering include:

Capital Brewing Oktoberfest
This traditional marzen beer shows off a gorgeous, fiery amber color. The flavor emphasizes a rich, almost "toasted" flavor from the malt. A classic style beer. Available August-October.

Left Hand Brewing Oktoberfest
Left Hand starts brewing in the Spring and it takes a full two months for this Oktoberfest to reach lagered perfection. Biscuity, malty goodness dominates upfront while the nobel pedigree hops lend a properly spicy, dry finish.





Weihenstephaner Festbier
A full rich bodied, hoppy, seasonal lager. Especially brewed for the Festbier season. This beer truly represents the Bavarian way of celebrating. Deep gold color, great mouthfeel and lots of flavor. Prost!

Fall & Friends:
A GREAT PAIRING

RI 1 Rye Whiskey
Bottled at 92 proof, it features a light, slightly spicy flavor and a long, luxurious finish. Straight, the nose offers a gentle, peppery nod to its rye heritage. Cut with water, the scents of dried fruit and cinnamon push to the front, providing a rich palate experience.

Endurance Stainless Steel Flask

The RSVP Endurance Beverage Flask is a designed with an eye to classic style when a sleek flask was part of a man or woman's furnishings along with his/her watch and a fine cigar. Timeless elegance in stainless steel.


Upcoming

Events


Saturday, Aug. 28th
Sensational Saturday
Wine Tasting
12noon - 4:00pm
Free!


  Sun-Sational
Specials!

 


To celebrate Summer and those lovely days on the patio, we're offering a series of weekly specials with special pricing to refresh, refuel and delight. Join us inside or out on the patio...it's summertime and the living is easy!

Jump here for specials.
Summer or Fall
Electra Wine Slushies
sooo coool...
 
More from...
Santa Barbara
Design Studio

Birthday Perfect!
The Change du Life Wine Glass is a fun birthday gift for the person who is like a fine wine - aged to perfection. The glass reads: "Grand Cru Classe - Change du Life - Hot with complex characteristics." Uncork a bottle of at the birthday party and use this whimsical wine glass to share a birthday toast on his/her special day. Celebrate getting better with age every year on your birthday! Product Info Size: 8.5 inches tall Other: Hand wash only.

Also available:
'Birthday Babe
'Nifty Fifty'

'Birthday Vino'
 
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