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.
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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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Wine Stewards
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Tom Longinotti
Wine Steward, Roseville
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Steve Graham
Wine Steward, Florin Sacramento
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Sean McNerney
Wine Steward, Mace Davis
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Michael Taylor
Wine Steward, Covell Davis
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Michael DePaco
Wine Steward, Elk Grove
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Hank Beal
Director of Adult Beverages, Corporate Office
Upcoming Wine Tasting Events
Wine Tastings with Nugget Markets- May 24
Fri, May 24, 2013 at 5:00 PMWine Tastings with Nugget Markets- May 31
Fri, May 31, 2013 at 5:00 PMWine Tastings with Nugget Markets- June 7
Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 5:00 PMWine Tastings with Nugget Markets- June 14
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM
