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August 3, 2012

Volume 6, Issue 14

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Gold Nuggets from Our Golden State

The State Fair may have come to an end, but we’re still celebrating all the great products California has to offer.

corn fritters
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Sweet Corn Fritters with Spicy Honey Aioli

Inspired by the State Fair’s celebration of all things deep-fried, these fritters are the perfect starter for a summer BBQ and can be made in advance and reheated in an oven before serving.

2012 State Fair Gold Medal Winners—Wine Press

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!

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Hearst Ranch Cuvée

2009 Hearst Ranch Winery “Three Sisters Cuvée”—Red Blend

Paso Robles

  • 98 points
  • State Fair Gold Medal Winner—Double Gold Medal
  • Best of Show: Red
  • Best Rhone Varietal Blend
  • Best of Region: South-Central Coast Appellations

50% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre. The winery describes this blend as, “Toffee with background subtleties of bacon fat, black pepper and floral notes. Upfront, the flavor profile begins with cherry, strawberry, vanilla, and candy-esque flavors supported by refreshing front-end acidity.” They had us at “bacon fat.”

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Three Sisters Cuvée

$17.99, save $3, 750 ml.

La Merika Pinot Noir

2010 La Merika—Pinot Noir

Central Coast

  • 98 points
  • State Fair Gold Medal Winner—Double Gold Medal
  • Best of Region: North-Central Coast Appellations
  • Best of Class (Tie): North-Central Coast Appellations

While perhaps not as famous as Carneros or Russian River with regards to Pinot Noir, the Central Coast is home to some beautiful Pinots. If you like bright, fresh, vibrant fruit flavors without too much oak, this is a Pinot for you.

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La Merika—Pinot Noir

$10.99, save $4, 750 ml.


Clover Dale IPA

localClover Dale Floyd India Pale Ale

This locally produced IPA, brewed by Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub in Sonoma County, received a gold medal at this year’s State Fair, and we certainly concur with the judges! A pale copper color with a fizzy head, this IPA smells of pine and citrus. With a light body and bright pine and alcohol flavors, it’s deceptively lower in alcohol than you might expect from a beer with this strong of flavor. We’re the exclusive carrier of this brew in our area, and at $4.99, it’s a steal!

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Clover Dale Floyd India Pale Ale

$4.99 ea, 22oz. bottle

black watermelons
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localLocal Seedless Black Watermelons

Looking beyond the beautiful black exterior, the hearts of these watermelons are filled with crimson red and undeniably sweet fruit. These black watermelons come from our friends at Vierra Farms, located in West Sac. Fifth-generation farmer David Vierra says his passion for farming “is in my blood. I can’t help it.” David’s grandfather, Ellard Vierra, helped settle the Sac River Delta in the 1920s. David still cultivates his grandfather’s garden today.

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Seedless Black Watermelons

$3.98 ea., save $2.01 ea.


peaches
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ca-grownCalifornia-Grown
Organic Peaches

Use these unbelievably sweet peaches in our Caramelized Peach Pie recipe!

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Organic Peaches

$2.39/lb., save $1.60/lb.

Ménage à Trois—Pinot Grigio

2011 Ménage à Trois—Pinot Grigio

California

  • 94 points
  • State Fair Gold Medal Winner

This is a light-bodied, extremely fresh and crisp wine with citrus and melon aromas and flavors. Perfect for a backyard barbecue on a hot summer night.

Séka Hills Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

localSéka Hills Extra-Virgin
Olive Oil

Brooks, CA

We’re thrilled to now carry this wonderful California olive oil in all of our stores. Séka Hills premium extra-virgin olive oil is custom milled from the fruit of their 82 acres of high-density Arbequina olive trees, cultivated in the beautiful Capay Valley. It has a balanced and fruity flavor, with hints of grass and pepper—perfect for everyday use.

Mountain Fruit Jams

localMountain
Fruit Jams

Chico, CA

This local company, which used to sell fruit at the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market in San Francisco, got its start in the jam business 15 years ago when someone asked them to jar cherries. Jarring cherries turned into making jam, and they’ve been creating unique varieties ever since. Always Apricot is a favorite of ours—it’s 79%-cooked-down California apricots. This natural spread is tangy, but oh so irresistible. Oh! Berries is a more traditional favorite—made of 78%-cooked-down Marion berries, and it’s great on toast.


Upcoming Events

Aug 3 5-7 PM

Wine Tastings with Nugget Markets — August 3

Here’s what you can taste on Friday, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. at the following Nugget Markets locations. Tastings are just $5/flight!

  • El Dorado Hills Andis Winery
  • Vacaville California State Fair Gold Medal Winners
  • Woodland Michael David Winery
  • Florin California State Fair Gold Medal Winners
  • West Sacramento Line 39 & Butterfield Wines
  • Roseville California State Fair Gold Medal Winners
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Aug 4 5-9 PM

Dinner on the Farm—Center for Land-Based Learning—August 4

The Center for Land-Based Learning provides youth education programs that provide young people with first-hand experiences in local sustainable agriculture. Nugget’s chef team, led by Stazi Dulman, prepares a fresh summertime meal for the Dinner on the Farm fundraiser, at the Farm on Putah Creek in Winters. This unique foodie event raises funds for the Center’s programs and outreach. landbasedlearning.org

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Aug 4 6-10 PM

Rock ‘n Art Concert—New Morning Emergency Youth Shelter—August 4

Since the 1970s, New Morning Youth & Family Services has been committed to changing lives and restoring hope to young people in need. Our company is honored to lend our support to this organization and the Rock ‘n Art Concert fundraiser, hosted by Lakehills Covenent Church in El Dorado Hills. Guests will enjoy live music, good food, dancing and an art show while helping families and children. newmorningyfs.org

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Yolo County Backpacks for Kids 2012—August 10

Since 2007, Yolo County Backpacks for Kids has provided quality backpacks and school supplies to children in need, helping more than 1,000 underprivileged Yolo County children. We’re delighted to support Backpacks for Kids Distribution Day, just in time for school. For more information, yolobackpacks.org

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