September 17, 2010Volume: # 3     Issue: # 37
Sun Singer News
 
A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner.  "Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside,
 "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills." 
~Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin


Tailgating Time
With football back in season, you're going to need some snacks to see you through until the grills get fired up mid-afternoon.  Sun Singer has everything you need for those munchies whenever they hit.  Our Gourmet Deli can provide a selection of meat and cheese platters, light sandwiches and snacks to make sure that you are well fortified for the work of cheering on our favorite team. Call us the day before and we'll have your  order ready or just drop by if you don't mind a wait.  While you're here, don't forget to stock up on all your other party supplies from our great selection of microbrew and domestic beer, spirits and fun wines.

Illini Gift Baskets
Do you need an Illini related gift for favorite fan?  Sun Singer has the perfect selection of  'Tailgate Specials' - custom gift baskets with Illini branded products with chips, nuts, salsas and more just right to ease those hunger pangs for a football afternoon.

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In This Issue
Gala Wine Tasting!
Saturday Wine Tastings
Pekara Breads
At the Wine Bar
Legends of the Fall
RumChata
Cheese for Fall
 
Sun Singer
Gala Wine & Spirits 
Benefit Tasting
 
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
5 to 8:30 p.m.     $20/person
I-Hotel and Conference Center
 
 
After the rousing success of last year's benefit, Sun Singer is again proud to team with  the Orpheum Children's Science Museum.
 
An outstanding selection of over 250 international wines!
 
You'll also enjoy bidding on our hand selected auction items that come from local favorites. Many unique and original items will be available for auction only at the gala including Sun Singer basket and museum packages including an event rental in the Orpheum Theatre and
a Night at the Museum birthday package.
 
Generous discounts will be available on wine purchases at the event, along with the finest selections of beers and spirits, plus all attendees will receive a Stolzle crystal souvenir wine glass.
 
Purchase your tickets at the door, in advance at
the Orpheum Museum, or online at www.orpheumkids.com.

Let's make this a date!
Sensational Saturday Tasting
Break free Saturday afternoon for some fun and relaxation
at Sun Singer - it's our specialty!


TOTALLY TAILGATE
Saturday, Sept. 18th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!

What a great time of year! While Summer is becoming just a memory and the days are turning cool and crisp, we've got our favorite team to cheer on and you've just got to ask "How could life be any better"!  Drop by this Saturday for some wine ideas to highlight your next tailgate. Before the coals start to glow, we've got a pair of satisfying whites to match with light appetizers and snacks. For the main course, our trio of reds will show off the best of whatever you can bring off the grill. Find out what Fall is all about at Sun Singer this Saturday....

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.
DAILY BREAD from
PEKARA BAKERY


We all love those crusty baguettes from Pekara that are served with soups, salads and small plates in the Wine Bar Cafe. It's hard to resist dropping by daily just to grab a baguette for dinner. Good News!  Sun Singer will soon be offering an expanded selection of Pekara's very best - fresh daily!  Offerings will include:
  • White & Whole Wheat Sour Dough Rounds
  • Pain de Campagne
  • Foccacia - in two styles
  • Ciabatta
  • Baguettes, of course!
Can you truly resist...your favorite bread, now closer to home!
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!

WINE FEATURE
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.
GREAT BEER TIME OF YEAR:
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
As the rhythms of  Fall approach, what better way to get in tune with the  season than with a selection of great ales that echo satisfaction in every sip.  

Pyramid Juggernaut Red
Juggernaut is an irresistible American red ale brimming with delectable caramel malts, delicious hops and an unquenchable spirit.

Goose Island Harvest
Brewed in honor of the Harvest season this copper colored ESB is made with Cascade hops and the richest Midwestern malts. A fruity American hop aroma and a toasty malt character make Goose Island Harvest Ale an extra special beer worthy of your devotion.

Southern Tier Harvest
  Harvest Ale is our celebration of the changing weather and the sowing of hops and barley that will be used in our upcoming brews. We usher in the fall with a classic English style Extra Special Bitter of the highest order. Deep ruby in color with an even deeper hop flavor... in fact, we throw fresh English hops into every brewing vessel, then dry hop after fermentation to impart a zesty kick. This beer has real hop character that mingles with fresh malted barley for an experience that will make you wish it were fall year 'round.

New Belgium Hoptober

Five hops and four malts make Hoptober Golden Ale a veritable cornucopia of the earth.  Pale and wheat malt are mashed with rye and oats to create a medium-bodied ale with a creamy mouthfeel.

Centennial, Cascade, Sterling, Willamette, and Glacier hops form a bonfire of citrus notes, fruity cheers and a bold finale.
More Gifts from Gourmet du Village:
Chevre Goat Cheese Baker

Available in two color choices:
white and burnt orange

Gourmet du Village "Chèvre" Goat cheese bakers have been made large enough to hold the larger rolls of goat cheese up to 7"x 3". Mix Goat cheese with one of Gourmet du Village's three new seasoning blends & toppings or top with one of their delicious 'Ready to Serve sauces, heat in the oven in their new ceramic 'Chèvre Baker' and serve.


Upcoming

Events


Saturday, Sept. 18th
Sensational Saturday
Wine Tasting
12noon - 4:00pm
Free!


  In Time
for Fall!
 


RumChata

Rum Chata® is real Horchata blended with the finest five-time distilled Caribbean Rum. Horchata is a popular Hispanic beverage made with dairy cream, rice, vanilla and cinnamon. Served on the rocks, Rum Chata® is the perfect after dinner drink.

Jump here for recipes.
Sun Singer Cafe
Cheese
Experience

All new cheese choices
for September.
Chef Sherry wants you to know that these cheese go great with Oktoberfest beers!

Moody Blue
Wisconsin 

 Cow's milk: Rich, creamy texture with
a smoky flavor and hints of coffee and roasted nuts.
 
Passendale
Belgium
Cow's milk: Semi-soft, creamy and
mild with a slight fruity finish.
 
San Joaquin Gold
California

Cow's milk: Firm and granular texture, mildly sweet & mellow with aromas of browned butter.
 
Chipotle Cranberry Cheddar
California
Cow's milk: Smooth & earthy with a hint of spice and sweetness from cranberries.
 
Leiderkranz Wisconsin
Cow's milk: Limburger-style, full-bodied flavor & pungent aroma. Great with beer & brats.
 
Herb Camembert France
Cow's milk: Soft, ripened-creamy & buttery with a slight tanginess of garlic and herb.
Gourmet du Village
Brie
Baker

The melt in the mouth taste sensation of hot baked Brie or Camembert cheese, is a treat you will not soon forget. Our 2 piece Bakers make it easy to prepare and serve. Just place a small individual Brie or Camembert Cheese in the oven proof serving dish, sprinkle with the toppings supplied, heat and serve.
Available in cranberry and white.
In Time to Tailgate...
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.
 
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