Rosés are the ultimate summer wine! Bright & vibrant, with beautiful hues from pale pink to almost red, they often have pronounced aromas of strawberry and watermelon, and are mouthwateringly refreshing on the palate. Possessing many white wine qualities, combined with attributes from their red grape origins, their crispness, body, and acidity make them outstanding […]

Let’s be honest here. When did you last have a Pizza Night? No, not the kind where you order pizza on an app and wait for it to arrive. You know, a gathering of friends or family where you top several crusts with everyone’s favorite sauce, cheese and toppings as you sip a beverage and […]

Here in Sonoma County, we are blessed to share many commonalities with France, including our food and wine culture and our Mediterranean climate. We also have a very active French community and a local chapter of Alliance Francaise offering French classes and even a special Bastille Day celebration of their own! In a year where […]

After a lot of what people referred to as “June Gloom”, we are fortunate to have some real Summer weather arriving in Sonoma County to kick off July. It’s the perfect excuse for a barbecue with friends and/or family, and the perfect opportunity to try something new with your grill. We have some classic items […]

So why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4 and exactly what happened that day? Let’s have a quick historic review: From Wikipedia, “Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, […]

Proposition 12 and the Animal Care Program Q: What is the Animal Care Program? A: Animal Care is a new program within the Animal Health and Food Safety Services division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Animal Care was formed after the passing of Proposition 12 (2018) to implement the law and its […]

This week, we’re celebrating some of our favorite local producers and their summer bounty with special pricing. Stroll through our aisles to discover the season’s best vibrant, organic fruits and vegetables sourced from nearby farms, perfect for creating refreshing salads and fruity desserts. Indulge in locally sourced meat and seafood, a perfect match for the […]

This week at Oliver’s, we have a number of bar essentials on sale to make it all more affordable AND we have some great tips below for building a bar cart, including some classic cocktail recipes that will have you set for the season! Note: All prices are in effect at all four Oliver’s Market […]