August Staff Wine Picks, Part One:

2012 Sincerite Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays de Loire, France (Mary) “This medium-bodied, 100% Sauvignon Blanc from a wonderful, five-generation family winery in Sancerre is scrumptious. It is fruit-forward in style compared to most Loire Valley whites and very refreshing. I have not tasted such a delicious Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc at this price point in a long time—a real winner!”                                                                                             $10.99 Regular Price/$9.89 Mills Club Price

2010 Bouchaine Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley (Amy) Winemaker’s Notes, “The chilly 2010 vintage produced a beautiful, pale golden wine. Crisp green apple, limoncello, and pear fruit notes form the central fruit core. These are followed by a touch of vanilla, ginger and butterscotch – a perfect marriage of bright acidity with rich flavor. The hallmark Bouchaine sueded texture persists in a longlasting finish.”     $27.99 Regular Price /$25.19 Mills Club Price

2012 Saracco Moscato d’Asti, Italy (Mike) “Hands down the best Moscato I have ever tried, you can definitely taste the superb quality in this sweet and perfumey wine. 90 points from the Wine Advocate.”                              $17.99 Regular Price /$16.19 Mills Club Price

2012 Diofili Rose, Siatista, Greece (Amy) “The DioFili dry Rose wine is my new favorite drink to imbibe at BBQs or simply to enjoy by itself.  It’s a medium bodied rose, full of lively berry flavors and balanced acidity.  Have you ever tried Xinomavro or Moschomavro grapes? Expand your palette and widen your horizon with this delicious Greek wine.” $13.99 Regular Price /$12.59 Mills Club Price

2010 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy (Mary) “This delightful, dry red blend of 60% Nero d’Avola and 40% Frappato, two of Sicily’s indigenous grapes, is full of red berry flavors, especially cherry, that are very vibrant thanks to stainless steel aging. I hope every Pinot Noir and Merlot wine drinker will “branch out” and try this medium-bodied red that is a pure expression of the Vittoria region’s special terroir in Sicily. Enjoy as a red wine aperitif or with light-to-medium bodied meals from seafood to pasta. Salute (“Cheers”)! ”                                                                                            $25.99 Regular Price /$23.39 Mills Club Price

2011 Cryptic Red, California (Pat)  “A terrific blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah that delivers a lot of cherry berry flavors and nose.  Great for summertime barbeques.”                                              $15.99 Regular Price /$14.39 Mills Club Pri