GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,
Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Historically, Meijer sells nearly 10 million bottles of
wine and beer during Thanksgiving
week, according to the Meijer beer and wine buyers. If you are
looking for guidance and open to adding a local selection, the
buyers have released their 2017 Thanksgiving
Day picks that herald from vineyards and breweries across
the Midwest.
2017 Local Wine Recommendations
According to wines.com, Thanksgiving is the one day of the year when wine
is most likely to appear on American dinner tables. Turkey is one of the most versatile meats that
can be paired with many types of wine. White wines and delicate
reds complement white meat, while a bold red pairs nicely with dark
meat. The pairing process gets complicated when you consider side
dishes and desserts. Here are our wine buyers top local vintage
picks by state that range from dry to sweet:
- Michigan: From Chateau
Grand Traverse, they prefer Mich Mash White Blend; Mich Mash Red
Blend; and Mich Mash Riesling.
- Wisconsin: From Door
Peninsula Winery, they recommend Door County Blackberry Merlot;
from WollerSheimWinery, its Prairie Fume; and from Cedar Creek
Winery, its Cranberry Blush.
- Illinois: From Illinois
Cellars, they recommend Velvet Red;
from Lynfred Winery, the top pick is Lynfred Cranberry; and from
St. James Winery, its St. James Blackberry.
- Indiana: From Oliver
Winery & Vineyards, they prefer Oliver Riesling; from Mallow
Run Winery its Rhubarb; from Easley Winery, the top choice is
Jubilee Cranberry and from Huber Winery its Sweet Marcella.
- Ohio: From Mon Ami
Winery, they recommend Pink Catawba, Catawba White, and
Concord; from The Winery at
Versailles, its Rodeo Red; and from Vinoklet Winery its La Dolce
Vita.
- Kentucky: From
Stonebrook Winery, they recommend Blackberry; and from Old 502
Winery, the top choice is Kentucky Lady.
2017 Local Beer Recommendations
For those looking to buck tradition, consider featuring some
local brews at your Thanksgiving
celebration. According to the Meijer beer buyers, the effervescence
in beer cleanses the palate, which based on all of the textures and
flavors offered in a Thanksgiving
meal, drinking beer allows you to fully experience the flavors of
each dish. During dinner, consider sticking with a pale ale or a
session IPA.
- Pale Ales: New Glarus Moon
Man from Wisconsin;
Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin from Illinois/California; and Rhinegeist Crash from
Ohio
- Session IPAs: Founders All Day IPA and Perrin No
Problems, both from Michigan
When it comes to dessert, the Meijer beer buyers suggest adding
something a little more complex depending on the dessert, or try a
cider, especially when enjoying apple pie.
- Pumpkin Pie: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter; Bell's
Christmas Ale; and Vander Mill Totally Roasted, all of which are
Michigan brews, and Great Lakes
Christmas ale from Ohio
- Chocolate Cake: Founders Backwoods Bastard; New Holland
Dragon's Milk or The Poet; and Rochester Mills Milkshake Stout, all
of which are Michigan brews.
Kentucky Ale's Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout, from Kentucky and Sun King Wee Mac from
Indiana
- Apple Pie: Blake's Wake Fire Cider from Michigan; and Redd's Blueberry Ale from
Wisconsin
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand
Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 235 supercenters
and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and
family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop
shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include
expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies,
comprehensive apparel, home decor and pet departments, and garden
centers. For more information on Meijer, please visit
www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and
@twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at
www.facebook.com/meijer.
Contact:
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Jennifer Rook,
616-791-2794
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jennifer.rook@meijer.com
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