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California Dreamin’
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All the fruit is grown
And the cheese is made,
In our Golden State
On a summer’s day.
Just add a glass of wine,
And we’ll eat some today.
California dreamin’
On such a summer’s day!
All the fruit is grown
And the cheese is made,
In our Golden State
On a summer’s day.
Just add a glass of wine,
And we’ll eat some today.
California dreamin’
On such a summer’s day!
But seriously, there are so many ways to celebrate all the deliciousness California has to offer, especially in the summer! Make the most of seasonal produce by pairing fresh summer fruits with artisan cheeses from California producers, and a few wonderful wines to match. So, without further ado, sit back and relax with an elegant and refreshing summer snack (and a new song stuck in your head).
CA-Grown Grapes + Sierra Nevada Organic Raw White Cheddar + Shannon Ridge Petite Sirah or Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc: Simply delicious, the sharpness of this organic cheese helps counter the tannins in grapes. If enjoying red grapes, reach for the petite sirah; for green grapes, enjoy the sauvignon blanc, both from a sustainably farmed, family-owned winery in Lake County.
CA-Grown Strawberries + Point Reyes Original Blue + Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel: How do you make fresh strawberries even more delicious? Pair with this salty, California blue cheese for a beautiful balance, and finish it off with this fruity zinfandel from Sonoma. Make it extra decadent with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and caramelized pecans.
CA-Grown Cantaloupe + Cowgirl Creamery Clabbered Cottage Cheese + Honig Sauvignon Blanc: A hollowed out cantaloupe is just asking to be filled with something delicious! We suggest this traditional, organic cottage cheese with a bottle of crisp sauvignon blanc to cut through the creaminess of the cheese and bring it all together.
CA-Grown Watermelon + Belfiore Feta in Brine + Calvet Celebration Brut Rosé: This salty/sweet combo is a sensational pairing for summer. The saltiness of this Mediterranean-style cheese from Berkeley sets off the sweetness of the watermelon perfectly. And while it’s technically not from California, we couldn’t resist pairing them both with this sparkling rosé from France.
Visit your local Nugget Markets to find all sorts of fresh California-grown produce, along with artisan cheeses and fine wines from around the corner and around the world. For more pairing suggestions, just ask one of our talented wine stewards or cheese specialists!
Written in partnership with the CA-Grown marketing agreement.
