{"id":239062,"date":"2025-10-20T17:26:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/239062\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T17:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:26:08","slug":"nba-legend-isiah-thomas-hosting-exclusive-champagne-tasting-event-in-grand-rapids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/239062\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA legend Isiah Thomas hosting exclusive champagne tasting event in Grand Rapids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"LDYILQEJDFCWFJOG7XZRU5FZ6E\">GRAND RAPIDS, MI &#8211; The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is planning to welcome Detroit Pistons NBA Champion Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas next month for a tasting event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"G5R6Z3YMHZBTTLRYC3VPKLFNVM\">Champagne of Champions kicks off on Nov. 20 inside the Downtown Market\u2019s greenhouse on the second floor, 435 Ionia Ave. SW. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"K7THJEMBSFE3VFSX7WQCJRIWYA\">From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a guided, strolling tasting featuring four premier pours from Cheurlin Champagne, which Thomas owns. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"DWSUA5BTDZHSZF4SS2TW7CE2J4\">\u201cThis exclusive, one-night-only event offers West Michigan a rare chance to connect with an iconic basketball legend while indulging in an elegant evening of exceptional champagne,\u201d said Meghan Dolata, sales and marketing manager with the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"FASFGHDPJRF3JFTGNARFLCRXPY\">The November tasting will highlight four of Cheurlin\u2019s premier champagnes: Brut Sp\u00e9ciale, Ros\u00e9 de Saign\u00e9e, C\u00e9l\u00e9brit\u00e9 and Le Champion \u2014 each personally introduced by Isiah Thomas himself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"HCNVPQANHFELJKMVTYYXNMIW7U\">The selection of champagne will be accompanied by a curated grazing table featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and gourmet accoutrements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NJZI4DRGT5AB5BYWITDUPGEN5I\">As guests sip and sample, they will hear the two-time NBA champion share the story of his journey from the courts into the French vineyards of Landreville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"U6SMI4O3YVG7HIVPHWLS2X76YY\">Each $130 ticket includes all champagne tastings, food, tax, gratuity and service charge. Guests must be 21 and over with a valid ID. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"AG7UATTBPREZFETZYYWKOCXN74\">Autograph and memorabilia signing will not be permitted at the event; signing of Cheurlin Champagne bottles only is allowed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RWCQRHL77VBNXOETLRAFB6ANAE\">To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownmarketgr.com\/public-events\/champagne-of-champions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.downtownmarketgr.com\/public-events\/champagne-of-champions\">Downtown Market website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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