Adult Beverages

Show of hands: Who feels like they need a degree in viticulture to avoid embarrassment in the wine aisle? Not at Nugget. Although we offer a huge range of wines and other adult beverages from all over the world (not to mention the best beer selection of any conventional supermarket), navigating this department is easy, thanks to our on-site wine stewards. They’re always more than happy to help you make your selection, and to point out ways to save money on your adult beverage purchase. Try filling up one of our six-pack carriers and receive a 10 percent discount, or check out our Wine Press newsletter for discounts on value wines from across the globe.

Sauvignon Blanc

Apr 5, 2013 2:46 PM

With warmer weather comes Al Fresco dining, what better way to enjoy your meal and great company than with lively Sauvignon Blanc. Grown throughout the world, this expressive grape produces many different styles of wine depending on where it is cultivated.
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Catena Winery Malbec

Apr 1, 2013 1:48 PM

We love Malbec, and Argentina's Catena Winery is the gold standard for this varietal. It's a beautiful wine with great concentration of black fruits, well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish. The 2010 vintage now in stock is rated 91 Pts by The Wine Advocate. Pairing nicely with grilled beef, this wine is available for $19.99, save $8.00.

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Stack Wines

Mar 29, 2013 10:28 AM

This might just be the coolest new product in our wine department! Stack Wines were created by three wine enthusiasts who met while working on their MBAs at UC Irvine. They consist of four individually packaged, 187 ml, plastic stemless glasses, which they call Vinoware. These special glasses snap together, with a total volume that is equal to the traditional 750 ml bottle of wine.
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