September 2, 2010 | Volume: # 3 Issue: # 35
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Sun Singer News
Here's to the corkscrew - a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship and the gate of pleasant folly. ~ W.E.P. French Labor Day Weekend Sun
Singer will be open regular hours throughout the Labor Day weekend.
You can count on us for all of your holiday party needs. Our patio is a
great place to relax and enjoy these fleeting days of summer. Traditionally,
Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the
summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parades. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays,
water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children
take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess.
Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend
for parties before returning to school. In addition, Labor Day marks
the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. The NCAA usually
plays their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL
traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.
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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.
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Sensational Saturday Tasting Break free Saturday afternoon for some fun and relaxation at Sun Singer - it's our specialty!
All American! Saturday, Sept. 4th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
Rough, ready and all American we're geared up to celebrate the Labor Day Weekend with all the joys it brings. While Labor Day signals the unofficial end of Summer, it's no time for regret, particularly with the beautiful weather in the forecast. It's a weekend for fun and games, time outdoors, beer (or wine) and barbecue, lots of sunshine and laughs.
This Saturday's we'll taste wines to fit the spirit of the weekend - from light and bright to rich and robust. If you're in town this Saturday, join in the celebration and make it a holiday at Sun Singer!
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: 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.
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Gift Perfect from Greenophilia:
Magnum Wine Bottle Carafe This magnum-sized wine bottle carafe is made from recycled glass, so it's smart, stylish and ecologically sound. Perfect for decanting wine or serving water and other beverages at the table.
Wine Bottle Tumblers
 These eco-conscious tumblers are crafted from recycled glass wine bottles, offering a unique look and a back story that is sure to be a topic of conversation. The assorted tumblers in hues of deep and subtle greens, brown and cobalt blue have varying thicknesses and diameters, creating genuine characteristics. Each glass measures 8-ounces. Dishwasher safe. Sold in sets of four.
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In the Spirit: Three's Company
Eades "Double Malt" Islay (Second Edition), 46%
A marriage of two whiskies: 30% 18 year old Caol Ila finished in
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks and 70% 10 year old Bowmore finished in
Grenache wine casks. A honeyed, sultana sweetness (from the d'Yquem?)
nicely tames the rooty smoke, iodine, seaweed, brine, pepper, and subtle
Spanish olive. Bramble and berried fruit (from the Grenache?) and
another layer and dimension. A very dynamic whisky, worthy of exploring
and debating how well all these flavors integrate with each other.
Eades "Double Malt" Highland (Second Edition), 46%
Consists of two whiskies: half 10 year old Clynelish (finished in
Chateau Lafite cask) and half 10 year old Ben Nevis (finished in
Grenache Blanc cask). The classic chewy, nutty toffee notes of Ben Nevis
are prominent throughout, while Clynelish's spicy, briny notes become
more prominent mid-palate, peaking on the finish. The two work well
together, with the brine and spice cutting through the thick
toffee. Bright, berried fruit (from the finishing) adds an additional
dimension prominently throughout. Some oak resin kicks in on the finish
to keep the whisky from becoming too sappy sweet.
Eades "Double Malt" Speyside (Second Edition), 46%
This "double malt" contains 70% 12 year old Dufftown (finished in a
Zinfandel cask) and 30% 15 year old Mortlach (finished in a Callejo
cask). This is a rich, fruity, gripping, broad-shouldered Speyside
whisky. Richly sherried, with thick, layered sweetness as a foundation
(honey, caramel, light toffee), along with ripe bramble, golden raisin
and pit fruit. Leather, tobacco-tinged, oak tannin finish.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, Sept. 4th Sensational
Saturday Wine Tasting 12noon - 4:00pm Free! |
Sun-Sational Specials!

Summer Specials ending Labor Day!
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
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Electra Wine Slushies sooo coool...
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Santa Barbara Design... Dazzler Purse Hanger
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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 CustomerDo you carry a purse? Then YOU need a Dazzler! |
Get Serious... Endurance Stainless Steel Flask
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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. |
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