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 […]

This week at Oliver’s Market, we are thrilled to support this county-wide campaign to encourage awareness and enjoyment of another local fish option — Black Cod. We’ve got a great supply on hand from our partners at Tides Wharf at the special price of $9.99/Lb. We’re got information, a special recipe from famed local chef […]

*NOTE: Prices good through 10/7/25 at all four Oliver’s Market Sonoma County locations. Here in Sonoma County, you know that fall is near when the foliage starts to change colors, the days start to get shorter, there is a slight chill in the air, and the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition takes place! The […]

Note: Sale in effect through September 23, 2025 at all four Oliver’s Market locations. Whether you stock up on your favorites or use this opportunity to try some new wines and cheese, one thing is certain: You will save 20% on all Sonoma County wines and local gourmet cheese! Opportunity is knocking, as they say, […]

What is so special about Parmigiano Reggiano? Let’s jump right in with a brief introduction from our Gourmet Cheese Coordinator, Wade Johnson: “Widely known in the cheese world as “the king of cheese” Parmigiano Reggiano is the one and only true parmesan. To hold the prestigious name, Parmigiano Reggiano must adhere to P.D.O. (Protected Designation […]

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 […]

We are pleased to feature some of the state’s finest cheeses this week, and you can read all about our Gourmet Cheese Coordinator, Wade Johnson’s experience as a judge this year HERE. While we were preparing to celebrate these award-winning cheeses, Wade took some time with our Wine & Liquor Coordinator, Josh Kirchhoff, to create […]