http://www.meijermealbox.comFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:04 GMThttp://www.meijermealbox.com/tomasello-cranberryFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:49 GMTMeijer

Tomasello Cranberry Thanksgiving is the perfect time to introduce yourself to the Meijer Wine of the Week, Tomasello Cranberry Wine. The flavors and aromas of this wine will bring out the best of any holiday feast and will complement all of the traditional flavors, such as fruit, spice and herbs. This 100% natural cranberry wine is loaded with rich, cranberry fruit flavors, like a cranberry sauce taste - yet not as sweet nor as tart. It also makes a great dessert accompaniment to pumpkin pie! Our Cheese of the Week, the Alouette Crème de Brie, has a great creamy texture, perfect for the high acid in this wine, making for a great wine and cheese pairing!

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Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon As you can guess by its name, Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon is a real treat. It comes from the Central Coast of California and has all of the attributes of wines indicative of this region. Big fruit aromas and flavors of deep, dark cherry, blackberry and vanilla dominate the palate, while the smooth finish lingers in the most pleasant manner. Beef roast and grilled foods will go perfect with this awesome cabernet. The Meijer Cheese of the Week, Butter Cheese, has a creamy and smooth texture which bring out the berry flavors in the wine.

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Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Paso Robles, one of the warmest, driest and most rugged growing regions in California. This sun-baked climate is tempered by strong afternoon winds which allow the vineyards to produce intense, dark and luscious fruit. The 350-acre Paso Creek vineyard produces particularly small berries which make for very concentrated wine. Blackberries, black cherries and cassis dominate this wine, but 15 months of aging in both French and American oak barrels give it a cedary, leathery finish that balances with the fruit perfectly. Blue cheese has a rugged nature of its own. Powerful and salty, blue cheese needs to be paired with a wine that has ripe fruit concentration and enough attitude to stand up for itself. This is not a subtle wine and cheese pairing. The intensity of blue cheese and the richness of the Paso Creek Cabernet will create an experience both delicious and captivating. You will definitely come back to this one!

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Vina San Pedro Late Harvest Riesling From the makers of Gato Negro comes a dessert wine so good, we can honestly say it is one of the most delicious Must Try wines we've had in years. Hailing from Chile, this inexpensive late harvest Riesling over delivers with aromas and flavors of honey, apricot, fresh peach and caramel. Though perfect on its own, a fruit tart, apple pie or gingerbread will make this wine even more enjoyable. This Vina San Pedro Late Harvest Riesling will also pair nicely with the Meijer Cheese of the Week, Black Diamond Canadian Cheddar. The silky texture of the wine offsets the sharp, robust flavor of this cheese in a remarkable way.

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Leelanau Cellars Spiced Witches Brew Fall traditions are back with football, falling leaves, Halloween and Witches Brew! The annual release of Witches Brew, Leelanau Cellars spiced wine, is always a sign that the BEST of the season is here. This specially blended red wine is combined with a variety of natural spices and explodes with aroma and flavor. Serve at room temperature or warmed for brisk autumn nights, around a bonfire, tailgating or entertaining. Witches Brew is sure to spice up all of your favorite fall occasions. Our cheese of the week, Jarlesberg, makes a perfect wine and cheese pairing. The sweet nutty flavors and creamy texture of Jarlesberg cheese nicely complement the wine's flavor profile. Raise a glass and a slice to autumn!

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Mirassou Pinot Noir From six generations of California winemaking, Mirassou Pinot Noir is a shining example of red wine. It offers intense fruit flavors without the bitterness often associated with young red wines. Flavors of cherry and raspberry with hints of vanilla and toasty oak are accompanied by a soft and silky texture and a modest finish. Try serving Mirassou Pinot Noir with pizza, pasta or grilled game. Pinots are rarely successful with blue cheeses, washed rind cheeses, or goat milk cheeses. The acids in these cheese types can ruin a fine Pinot Noir. One exception to the rule is with mixed milk cheeses that have goat's milk, these have the potential to pair well with Pinot Noir.

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Blackstone Merlot Fall traditions are back, with football, falling leaves, Halloween and Witches Brew! The annual release of Witches Brew, Leelanau Cellars spiced wine, is always a sign that the BEST of the season is here. This specially blended red wine is combined with a variety of natural spices and explodes with aroma and flavor. Serve room temperature or warmed on brisk autumn nights, around a bonfire, tailgating or entertaining. Witches Brew is sure to spice up all of your favorite fall occasions.   Raise a glass to autumn!

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Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from Chile, one of the most popular wine areas in the world today. Combining rich aromas and flavors of dark cherry, almond, blackberry and hints of chocolate, Root 1 is a silky softer-styled red wine perfect for pairing with foods such as pizza, pasta, red meat or grilled vegetables. Our cheese of the week, Swiss Gruyere, makes a perfect wine and cheese pairing. The nutty flavors and creamy texture of the cheese nicely complement the wine's flavor profile.

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Chateau Grand Traverse Late Harvest Riesling Chateau Grand Traverse Late Harvest Riesling hails from one of Michigan's great grape growing areas, right outside of Traverse City. Known worldwide for its class Rieslings, Chateau Grand Traverse Late Harvest Riesling offers up rich, bright fruit flavors of citrus and apricots and finishes with hints of honey and caramel. Though an awesome dessert wine, this gem of a wine pairs well with sushi, spicy ethnic cuisine or BBQ foods.

]]>http://www.meijermealbox.com/chateau-grand-traverse-late--harvest-rieslinghttp://www.meijermealbox.com/robert-mondavi-private-selection-pinot-noirFri, 11 Sep 2009 15:52:06 GMTMeijer

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir Robert Mondavi is a pioneer within California's premium wine industry and The Private Selection Pinot Noir showcases the suppleness of California's Central Coast wines. The charm of this Pinot Noir is its delicate texture and seductive floral and fruit aromas. It will smell like violets and taste like red cherries while leaving you with a lingering finish of fresh herbs. Pinot Noir goes famously with a very diverse array of cheeses. Seriously Strong Cheddar Cheese can be a challenge as it might taste awkward with dry, heavy-handed wines. The Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir's structure is just right, and the flavors it brings to the table will complement the cheese beautifully without one overpowering the other.

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