Perfect Pairings

Burritt’s Fresh Market is your one stop local shop for gourmet groceries in Northern Michigan. Since 1987, this Traverse City shop has prided itself on its large fresh seafood selection, antibiotic-free beef, fresh produce, and a knowledgeable wine staff. Check out their perfect seasonal pairings.

Seasonal Risotto

Asparagus Leek Goat Cheese

There’s a new dish at Burritt’s and it’s time we introduced you. Meet our latest creation, designed to give you a break in the kitchen and a scoop of flavor: Seasonal Risotto! Flavors rotate based on seasonal produce and this spring, we’re featuring an Asparagus Leek & Goat Cheese risotto to celebrate Asparagus season.

Suggested Pairing: Peridot by Bos Wine of Elk Rapids

Wine Type: White wine made with Valvin Muscat, a local hybrid varietal

Flavor Profile: Mineral driven, zesty citrus rind, with a bright dry herbal finish

BBQ Salmon & Cider

We’re Spilling the Secret

Have you ever tried our House Smoked Salmon Jerky? It’s a customer favorite; we make 50lbs every week! Smoked and seasoned in house with a dry BBQ rub, it’s the perfect addition to salads, breakfast, road trip snacks, and adds a twist to your charcuterie board. You can even pack it for a quick snack while cycling around the area. When you don’t feel like cooking, add a piece to your Caesar Salad. Ready for the secret? Hard Cider and BBQ are BFFs! Hard cider combines the refreshing bubbles of beer with the flavor nuances of wine into a delicious beverage.

Suggested Pairing: Left Foot Charley’s Spitzenburg, grown in Northern Michigan

Cider Type: A crisp, hard cider made from heirloom apples of the same name

Flavor Profile: Spitzenburg has bright bubbles, warm golden fruit, and an earthy finish reminiscent of warm summer evenings

Charcuterie Boards

Playing with your Food

Charcuterie refers specifically to cold, cooked meats but has evolved into a more general term for a dish consisting of cheeses, cured meat, fruits, crackers, and antipasto. When planning your Charcuterie dish, we recommend starting with a few foundational flavors and building around those.

Raclette from Leelanau Cheese is a great starter cheese due to its creamy, mild taste. It has a semi-soft texture that holds shape well and melts easily for a traditional Alpine pairing with pickled onions and cornichons (a great appetizer). Use Raclette on your next board and spoon some Food For Thought Michigan Blueberry preserve along with a glass of wine.

Suggested Pairing: Mari Vineyards Totus Porcus from Old Mission Peninsula

Wine Type: A full bodied white with an Alsatian flavor profile

Flavor Profile: Stone fruit, lakeside minerality, and enough acidity on the finish to balance the creaminess of the Raclette

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