This week at Oliver’s, we are providing you with recipe inspiration, menu ideas, and grilling tips for success and fresh meal inspiration all season long! Fish steaks are a delicious, healthy choice for the grill. Their thicker cut makes them easier to cook than delicate fillets while developing a flavorful, lightly charred exterior. Whether you’re […]

According to Wade, the California State Fair “Best of California” Cheese Judging has been running for 170 years! California cheesemakers can enter their best cheeses to be judged, with winner recognition offering not only bragging rights, but direct judge feedback and  great marketing exposure, too! We all love cheese, so we might wonder exactly what […]

The Scoop on Gruyere First, what makes Gruyere Gruyere? “Gruyere is a name protected cheese recognized by the AOP. Under this protection, Gruyere can only be made under strict regulations in specific regions of Switzerland, so it acts as a safeguard to preserve the cheese’s high levels of quality control and authenticity,” Wade explains. “Geographically […]

Our Beer, Meat, and Gourmet Cheese Departments have joined forces to create the ultimate Triple Threat Pairings just in time for grilling season – even one using a portobello burger for some vegetarian variety! So, dust off your grill and get inspired! What is a triple threat, you ask? It’s when three exceptional elements come […]

Note: All prices noted are in effect through Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at all four Oliver’s Market locations. Brunch with Bubbly Sparkling wines are a fantastic way to kick off any celebratory gathering, and for Brunch they can work throughout the whole meal. Serve them as they are, or add a little verve with a […]

Note: All sale prices in effect through February 23, 2026 at all four Sonoma County Oliver’s Market locations. Pinot Noir 101 Pinot Noir is a highly versatile, light- to medium-bodied red wine known for its elegant texture, vibrant acidity, and complex flavors of red fruit, earth, and spice. It is famously challenging to cultivate, earning […]

The Thanksgiving menu is a particularly interesting one for wine pairing for several reasons. There is a lot of food! The menu is longer than an average meal, which means more flavors, more textures, and more kinds of food. There are some common Thanksgiving dinner ingredients that are not normally part of a menu. Let’s […]