Are you new to the wines of Bordeaux? Now would be the perfect time to jump in with both feet! The 2009 vintage has been described by Wine Spectator as having “lush layers of fruit and dense but polished structure." Already showing up on shelves is the 2010 vintage. Not as plush as 2009, it's the classic, racier style that is Bordeaux! Stop by your local Nugget; we would love to give you a tour of Bordeaux!
It doesn’t get much more romantic than beer, unless of course you throw chocolate in the mix! This USDA organic beer brewed locally in Berkeley, CA is medium bodied with rich cocoa and roasted malt aromas and dark chocolate and espresso flavors.
Cheese Pairings: Gorgonzola, blue cheeses, Humboldt Fog, Stilton. Food Pairings: Oysters, dark chocolate, cheesecake, and tiramisu. $10.99/6 pack
When we think of wines from Portugal, the great sweet Port wines come to mind first. However these days, more of the wines from Portugal's Douro Valley are being made in a dry table wine style. The quality of these wines has been consistently excellent at all price levels. Try the Altano Red for a great bargain wine at just $7.99, or the 2009 Chryseia (one of the best wines I've tasted this year) from Prats & Symington.- Mike Taylor, Wine Steward at Davis, Covell Blvd.
We love this 100% Tempranillo from Spain's Rioja region (actually from some of the oldest soils in all of Europe). From the beautiful aromas of dark cherries to the complex mix of other dark fruits and a nice vanilla note from 3 months aging in new American oak, Lacrimus 5 Rioja is an exceptional value at $9.99, save $5.00. We suggest pairing it with hearty foods like beef stew.
A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of healthy. Powered by pomegranate antioxidants, it’s authentic, delicious and 100% pure. There is no added sugar, colorants or cheap filler juices.
This local combination will "wow" all your guests!
Top the Rustic Bakery Cranberry Pan Forte with Point Reyes Blue and a drizzle of PURE Orange Blossom Honey. Addiction at its finest! Pair with Terra D'Oro Sangiovese.
For more great pairing suggestions download our latest issue of the Wine Press.
In this special holiday edition, our wine, beer and cheese experts pair something for every palate.
Nugget Markets’ Best of the Barrel wine, beer, and food celebration is back and better than ever! From 5pm – 8pm on Friday, September 28th at RMI’s Good Life Garden in Davis, we’re partnering with UCD’s Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science for this wine and food fundraiser, benefiting the Institute’s graduate program and educational outreach efforts and events.
It’s California State Fair “wine time” again, and the results are in from the commercial wine competition, with 2,890 wine entries from 688 participating wineries! Download the full issue of the Wine Press and discover more of our favorite Gold Medal winners, available in our stores now! Whatever your preference, we’ve got a great cross-section of state wines in terms of price and varietal mix. You’ll find some familiar names that seem to be perennial winners along with some interesting newcomers. Remember: Because these wines are a specific vintage, many are very limited, so get them while supplies last—you’ll still receive a 10% discount when you purchase six bottles or more!
We love this IPA and we think Dad will too! Draft Magazine gives it 98 points and says it has, "Bright amber color, massive grapefruit and floral hops, touch of pale malt sweetness, elegant balance, finishes clean and dry." We love it paired with Hot Wings and Blue Cheese.