Sunday’s Tasting:

2009 Hansen-Lauer Brut Riesling, Mosel, Germany (Ryan)

This is a Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice Winner, 91+points. This100% Riesling is bottle fermented and stayed on the lees for 12 months, yielding tiny bubbles with good fruit and a fine minerality. A great dry sparkling to celebrate from the third generation winemaker of the Hansen family in Bernkastel-Kues overlooking the beautiful Mosel River.

Regularly: $19.99

Mills Club: $17.99

Case Price: $15.99

2012 Riebeek Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Swartland, South Africa (Amy)

This Sauvignon Blanc is named after Commander Jan van Riebek who discovered the fertile vista of the Riebeek Valley.  Riebeek is made in a definite herbaceous style that offers tropical undertones of gooseberries that add fruit to the palate.  Well balanced with zesty acids which makes for a fresh and crisp glassful everytime.

Regularly: $10.00

Mills Club: $9.00

Case Price: $8.00

2011 Catena Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (Amy)

The Catena Malbec presents a deep violet color with purple reflections.  This microclimate blend of four unique vineyards offers intense aromas, soft texture, and concentrated flavor.  Enjoy with a ribeye, New York steak or simply by itself. Cin Cin! 91 Points Wine Spectator.

Regular Price: $25.99

Mills Club: $23.39

Case Price: $20.79

2009 Concannon Conservancy Petite Sirah, Livermore Valley, California (Mike)

Not your typical overly dark, brooding, tannic Petite Sirah, this wine provides great berry fruit flavor and a silky finish. Try this with some chunky beef stew or a hearty steak, or pair with some aged cheeses and charcuterie. At this price, “Best Buy” material!

Regularly: $12.99

Mills Club: $11.69

Case Price: $10.39

2010 Montebuena Rioja, Spain (Jerry)

A value powerhouse from our $10 wine rack, this 100% Tempranillo from Rioja is a great everyday table wine or party wine. Rated 90 points by International Wine Cellars, this wine boasts ripe cherry and black currant notes and a very smooth finish. Consider decanting for an hour before drinking.

Regular Price: $10.00

Mills Club: $9.00

Case Price: $8.00

W. & J. Graham’s “Six Grapes” Reserve Porto, Portugal (Mike)

Sweet genius! Winemaker’s Notes, “Six Grapes has a seductive, rich aroma of ripe plums, cherries and dark chocolate notes. On the palate it’s complex with an excellent structure and a long, lingering finish…this is a very full-bodied, luscious wine drawn from the same vineyards as Graham’s Vintage Ports.” This can keep in a cool dark place after opening for up to two months!

Regularly: $27.99

Mills Club: $25.19

Case Price: $22.39