Three for the Holiday

Before you break out the grill for the long 4th of July weekend, stop by Sun Singer to consider all your options. With a great selection of beer, fine wine and spirits, we've got almost everything - except the meat - to make the holiday memorable. Try on these three reds for size, we thinks they'll be just the right fit!

Andrew Rich 'Cuvee B' Pinot Noir 2008, Wilamette Valley, Oregon
With its dark color and deep aromas of graphite, crushed red and black berries, and a hint of wild herbs, the Cuvée announces itself as a wine that is altogether more “serious” than the Prelude. In the mouth the wine seems more savory than overtly fruity, with a round, sweet, rich mid-palate. It is full and lush with any excess weight (a hallmark of 2008). There is excellent length here, with well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity to keep the wine focused and fresh. 90 pts. Wine Spectator

Corvidae 'The Keeper' Cabernet Franc 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington
Plush and velvety, full-bodied and easy drinking. The scent and flavors knock you out - spice joins black tea, fresh tobacco, thyme, sweet cedar chips, black berries and cassis. When Cabernet Franc is made from well ripened fruit, (as this wine is) it combines plush fruit and interesting accent notes with body that stands well with rich roasted and grilled meats. 

 Orin Swift 'Saldo' Zinfandel 2008, California
The word "saldo" has many different meanings in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. In Spanish, it mainly refers to "balance on hand", and sometimes it can mean "from here and there." This wine represents the best of the best lots made by Dave from vineyards all across Northern California.

Through the success of his Prisoner label, Orin Swift Cellars owner/winemaker Dave Phinney has gained access to some of the best Zinfandel vineyards in the Northern California growing community. The 2008 Saldo is rich, ripe, and full-bodied, with aromas of black cherry and bramble fruit. The tannins are soft but the wine has a huge mid-palate. The soft, lush finish lingers. 2008 was a perfect vintage for Saldo. The hot weather was ideal for creating ripe zinfandel. Drink now and enjoy over the next five years.