| October 9, 2010 | Volume: # 3 Issue: # 40
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JOIN US BEFORE OR AFTER THE GAME!
Sun Singer News
And Noah he often said to his wife when he sat down to dine,
"I don't care where the water goes if it doesn't get into the wine".
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
SERBIAN SATURDAY
This Saturday's Tasting will be unique and we urge you to join us! We'll be featuring a complete selection of wines (and some spirits) from Serbia. When will you get such a novel opportunity? Join us to learn about the wines and the long history of wine making in Serbia. Read more in the write-up below.
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.
Best Wishes for a Colorful Fall,
Mark, Jackie & the Sun Singer Staff
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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 200 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. Items include rare & large format wines, museum packages including an event rental in the Orpheum Theatre and a Night at the Museum birthday package. Generous discounts will be available on all advance wine, beer and spirit purchases at the event, plus each attendee will receive a souvenir Stolzle Crystal wine glass. Purchase your tickets, in advance, at Sun Singer, the Orpheum Museum, online at www.orpheumkids.com, or at the door. Let's make this a date!
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Meet The Wild Scotsman Thursday, October 14th
6:00 - 8:30pm
Price: Complimentary! Calling all Scotch lovers! Stop in to Sun Singer for a FREE walk up sampling and bottle signing with Jeff Topping, founder of Wild Scotsman Whisky. Jeff will be bringing a grab bag of scotches with him as he travels through central Illinois. In addition to the Wild Scotsman Brands he will feature the brands of John McDougall and The House of MacDuff. Wild Scotsman Whisky and Spirits is an independent whisky company created by an American whisky enthusiast, Jeff Topping. Jeff is one of only two Americans who are independent bottlers of Scotch whisky and is the madness behind the mind for Wild Scotsman, a true independent bottling company. There are no corporate bankrolls funding his passion, influencing prose, or choosing casks, just the passion and pursuit to bottle the best Scotch whisky. Jeff's partner in the Wild Scotsman is John McDougall, who is arguably the most experienced Whisky Expert/Master Distiller in the business today having been Production Director or Manager of a distillery in all of the traditionally recognized distilling regions in Scotland.
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Sensational Saturday Tasting
Break free Saturday afternoon for some fun and relaxation
at Sun Singer - it's our specialty!
 SERBIAN
SATURDAY!
Saturday, October 9th
12Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE!
Thanks to the rich history, centuries-long tradition, developed viniculture and fruit-growing and under the influence of favorable climatic conditions and geographic position, Serbia brings wines and alcoholic beverages of extraordinary quality.
In addition to high quality, each one of them brings its story of noble origin that is traditionally passed from generation to generation. Join us this Saturdayand familiarize yourself with the rich treasures of Serbian wines and spirits - taste, experience, enjoy and fall in love with them.
Goran from Vino et Spiritus, who imports these wines, will be on hand to answer all your questions about Serbian wine.
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!
WINE FEATURE
Fess Parker 'Ashley's' Chardonnay 2007
Santa Rita Hills, California
 The 2007 Chardonnay Ashley's Vineyard exhibits that distinct earthiness that seems to come from selected terroirs in the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. Crisp, elegant aromas of white peaches, apricots, quince, and white currants are followed by hints of flowers and honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity as well as beautiful balance and freshness.
2 ounce $4.75 5 ounce $9.75 bottle $37
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LAUGHING DOG BREWERY
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.
CBS: Extra Special Bitter Ale
A British style ESB with an LDB twist. It is crisp, but malty and at the same time somewhat playful, it is a great beer to have while out sniffing around, or if you are stuck at home on a short leash for maybe sniffing in the wrong places.
DOGZILLA BLACK IPA
 A Big Bold Hoppy IPA that finishes with a dark twist. True to its IPA roots Dogzilla has a massive hop presence that is Piney and Citrusy. A malty backbone, along with the dark malt gives it a bit of a roasty finish. Brewed with Simcoe and Cascade Hops, Pale Malt, Munich, and Black Barley.
 ALPHA DOG
IMPERIAL IPA JA True Hop Bomb Brewed plenty of Columbus and Mt Hood Hops for a Piney hop character Premium Pale, Honey and Munich Malt make this beer a little less malty but packing plenty of hop punch
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CHA CHA DESIGNS:
Let's get kOOZIE !
Fashionable neoprene bottle koozie with heavy duty zipper designed to keep your favorite beverage cold. Fully glued-in bottom and sewn seams means you won't have a drippy mess. Non-skid bottom. Koozie fits most longnecks and wine coolers.
 Fashionable neoprene koozie measures 4.25" H x 2.87" W with a non-skid bottom. Non-collapsible design keeps your favorite beverage cold. Fully glued-in bottom and sewn seams means this koozie will not produce a drippy mess.
Also available in a full wine bottle size. What great tailgate attire. Get your own or give as a gift! |
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BEAST IN THE BELLY:
The Kraken: Myth or Reality?
The Kraken™ is imported black rum from the Caribbean and blended with over 11 secret spices. With its sea creature label and black-as-coffee liquid within, it makes a striking impression on the bar and in the glass. The bottle is designed with dual grab handles, like something Captain Jack Sparrow would sling over his shoulder in a drunken haze. The idea is kitschy: A drink as strong and dark as kraken (giant squid) ink, powerful enough to take him down. And, yeah, at 94 proof and laden with flavor, perhaps it is.
The Kraken -- the rum, that is -- cuts quite a profile in consumption, a truly monstrous hit of chocolate and molasses, cut with Christmas spices -- cinnamon and allspice, cloves and maybe even some ginger. Vanilla is big on the finish. Overall the effect is quite impressive, and any spiced rum fan will get a big kick out of The Kraken. |
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Frighteningly Good
Halloween,
HALLOWINE
|  | The original block-buster fall season wine. Customers purchase the first bottle for the package, and keep coming back for the delicious mulled apple wine inside. This wine
made of 100% Honey Crisp apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg is most popular in fall when served warm...a dangerous substitute for apple cider!
Direct to you from the Illinois River Winery
in Utica, Illinois.
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Great Gift!
Sharon O'Connor
Menus & Music
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Making use of fresh, wholesome foods, talented chefs provide home cooks with delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes from some of the best spas in North America. These are satisfying dishes that retain the flavor of gourmet cuisine while minimizing fat and excessive calories. Also included are recipes for homemade facials, body scrubs, herbal baths, and other luxurious spa-style treatments. The recording of elegant piano music is a perfect accompaniment to dining or home-spa pampering.
Sun Singer also offers Sharon O'Connor's
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LOLITA Martini & Wine Glasses
ON SALE!
for
HALLOWEEN
Not only are Lolita's Halloween wine and martini glasses individually stunning, but their quality and style have also made them instant collectibles. While people rave about the designs themselves, they are equally appreciative of the special twist Lolita® gives them - a recipe written on the bottom of each glass. What fun for Halloween - get yours before they're all spirited away!
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Fall Flavorites!
South Bend
Chocolate Company
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Fall is here and with it we've got a fresh supply of Pumpkin Crunch and Pumpkin Pretzels from The South Bend Chocolate Company.These are the treats that make this season irresistable! Pumpkin Crunch is an unforgettable blend of carmel corn, chocolate, almonds, pumpkin and cinnamon. Pumpkin Pretzels are mini pretzels covered in pumpkin spiced chocolate and stripped in white chocolate. A perfect combination of salty and sweet.And, this season we've added a new treat Chocolate Caramel Apple Crunch, a blend of caramel corn drizzled in milk chocolate and accented with the flavor of apples. Life just doesn't get much sweeter.
Pick up your supply today!
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