Perfect Pairings for Easter
Our Director of Adult Beverage has hand selected some of his favorite wines for your Easter celebration. We've also been secured some great prices on these selections and are passing the savings on to you!
Daily Dish the Sonoma Market blog
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The Wine Press, March 2013
Award-Winning Wines, Beers & Spirits + tasty food pairings from Nugget Markets deli cases, specialty cheese counter, and signature recipes from our kitchens. Wine awards from the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle wine competition.
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Black and Tan
Made with traditional Guinness Draught and Harp Lager, when made right the Black and Tan forms two distinct layers in the glass. The secret to making a great Black and Tan is the “Black and Tan spoon” and the proper pouring technique. Follow our simple steps for the perfect pour!
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Make Your Valentine's Day Sparkle
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a classic Napa Valley sparkling wine with a French influence. Owned by the same company that owns Moët and Dom Perignon, these folks know their bubbles! We offer several varieties of Chandon Champagne available on sale this week at $13.99, save save $8.
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Bordeaux
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!
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Bison Chocolate Stout
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
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Wines from Portugal
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.
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Lacrimus 5 Rioja
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.
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POM Wonderful Juice
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.
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Local Combo
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.
- RUSTIC BAKERY PAN FORTE, $5.99, save $1
- POINT REYES BLUE, $16.99/lb., save $3/lb.
- PURE ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY, $4.99, save $1
- TERRA D'ORO SANGIOVESE, (750 ML) $12.99, save $5
For more great pairing suggestions download our latest issue of the Wine Press.