Crafty Cocktails for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for family, friends, feasts and festivities! Raise a glass and celebrate the holidays with a few new cocktail recipes fresh from our adult beverage experts.
Daily Dish the Sonoma Market blog
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Not Your Father’s Hard Sodas
Hard sodas are this taking the craft brewing scene by storm, and we’ve got a fresh take on a classic right here: Not Your Father’s Ginger Ale!
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90 Points under $20
Looking for the perfect pairings to pump up your holiday get-together? You can’t go wrong with our selection of 90 Point wines under $20, each matched with a delectable cheese to bring out the best flavors in both.
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Wines on Point
At Nugget Markets we believe in the wines we sell. Even so, it’s nice to have third party confirmation sometimes. We get that from the prominent wine publications and independent wine writers like The Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wines & Spirits, James Suckling and others, most which use the 100 point scale.
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Pumpkin Brews
Can’t get enough of pumpkin-flavored treats this fall? Raise a glass to your favorite seasonal spices with one of the many pumpkin brews available at Nugget Markets!
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The Lighter Side: An All-American Cheese Board
A light appetizer cheese board is the perfect way to get your party started. Read on for a suggested combination of cheese, wine and accompaniments perfect for a light snack.
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Better Together
Pairings for Cheese and Common Cider Company Hard Ciders
There’s no better time than fall to enjoy a perfectly brewed hard cider — and nothing better to pair it with than a delightful cheese! This season, we’re loving the ciders from Common Cider for their light, crisp flavor with only a hint of sweetness. Check out our favorite brews, along with some suggestions for perfect pairings...
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“Adventure Series” Wines
Ready to sip something a little different? Step off the beaten path and explore some of the unique wines Nugget Markets has to offer as part of our new “Adventure Series.” These palate-pleasing libations include uncommon varietals and wines that hail from lesser-known growing regions of the world. “Adventure Series” Wine will highlight one unique wine a week to help you explore some curious kinds and unusual finds in our selection.
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Perfect Pairings for Fall
Tips for Assembling an Outstanding Cheese Board — and Don’t Forget the Wine (and Beer!)
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what sorts of tasty snacks to put out when company comes to town. You can’t go wrong with a nicely composed cheese plate — but don’t just cube some cheddar and call it a day! Try our suggestions for a well-rounded fall cheese tray...
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Pinkies Down, Please
Underwood Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris in Cans
Have you heard about the “Pinkies Down” campaign? The ultra-cool winemakers at Oregon’s Union Wine Co. started this trend, which encourages wine drinkers to focus more on the craft of winemaking, and less on the stuffiness and pretension that sometimes accompanies wine connoisseurship. In that spirit, they’ve released two of their most popular wines, Underwood Pinot Noir and Pinor Gris, packaged in aluminum cans.