Check out our monthly “Staff Picks” wines, where we choose 12 of our current favorite wines, specially chosen to pair well with seasonal dishes and that present good value for the price. Save 10% on any purchases, or put together a mixed-or-matched case of 12 bottles for a 20% discount.

March Staff Picks

Albert Bichot Crèmant de Bourgogne, France (Pat)

The Bichot family settled in Burgundy in 1350, the doe (biche) on the label representing as the family’s symbol ever since. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Champagne Method, this sparkling wine from Burgundy impressed us with bright lime and pink grapefruit notes and rich toasty, yeasty flavors and aromas reminiscent of high quality Champagne! Celebrate a special occasion with this aperitif or pair with shrimp, raw oysters or sushi.

$22.99

Mills Club $20.69

Case $18.39

 

C’est La Vie Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay Vin de Pays, France (Andres)

Unlikely bedfellows Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from Languedoc-Roussillon somehow work wonderfully together in this refreshing cuvee. Showing pretty citrus and mineral notes and a round, easy to drink texture, this affordable table wine can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of appetizers.

$12.99

Mills Club: $11.69

Case Price: $10.39

 

Domaine Collotte 2019 Marsannay Blanc, Burgundy, France (Tim)

Phillipe Collotte and his daughter Isabelle are known for their excellent Marsannay Blanc; they produce very low yields, use no chemical pesticides or herbicides and bottle their wines unfiltered. This example of their Chardonnay from the Cote de Nuits comes from 30-40 year old vines planted to stoney (“Blungey”) and clay soils. Half of the wine is aged in stainless steel and the other half in mostly used oak for 13 months, making for a supremely elegant and balanced expression of the grape. Showing elements of peach, slate and smoke, this can be enjoyed with lobster or crab dishes.

$34.99

Mills Club: $31.49

Case Price: $27.99                                                    

 

Fabio Perrone 2020 Moscato d’Asti, Italy (Andrew)

Grown in the Langhe area of Piedmont, this 100% Moscato is the flagship wine and focus of Fabio Perrone. Displaying elegant tropical fruit notes and good acidity that keeps the sweetness in check, this beautiful white wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif or alongside a selection of pastries, key lime pie, or lemon cake.

$21.99

Mills Club: $19.79

Case Price: $17.59

 

Alain de la Treille Vouvray, Loire Valley, France (Aron)

We recently brought in the Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir and then recently were impressed with the value of this Chenin Blanc from Vouvray in the Loire Valley. This just-off-dry white shows ample notes of honey, apricots and pears with good palate-cleansing acidity. Enjoy with pulled pork sandwiches, spicy Thai dishes, or a soft cheese such as Brie.

$14.99

Mills Club: $13.49

Case Price: $11.99

 

Celler Credo 2020 “Miranius” Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain (Jen & Jerry)

Celler Credo is a winery dedicated to production of organic and biodynamic wines with a focus on Xarel-lo. You may recognize Xarel-lo as a grape commonly used in Spain’s sparkling Cava. Here, it’s a dry, still wine with vibrant aromatics of white peach, wild growing herbs, and mineral, and flavors of pear and green apple. Enjoy with seafood or pasta with creamy sauces.  ORGANIC and BIODYNAMIC

$22.99

Mills Club Price: $20.69

Case: $18.39

 

Tres Ojos 2019 Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain (Aron)

We recently retasted this perennial Mills’ favorite and were blown away by the value it still represents! Named for an ancient bridge in Calatayud that sports arches resembling “tres ojos”, or “three eyes”, the winery uses no oak in this medium-bodied, deeply concentrated red, with notes of red raspberries, spice and white pepper. Not overly tannic, this can be enjoyed on its own, or paired with tapas or some good quality Manchego cheese and salted Marcona almonds.

$10.00

Mills Club $9.00

Case $8.00

 

Alcesti 2019 Nero d’Avola, Sicily, Italy (Tim)

The Alcesti family runs the estate which consists of 30 hectares of land that lie between Marsala, Mazara, and Salemi on the sun-soaked isle of Sicily. This Nero d’Avola which spends 6 months in French oak shows red cherry fruit notes with touches of spice and vanilla.  Striking a fine balance between freshness and richness, this can be enjoyed with lasagna or barbecued chicken or pork.

$11.99

Mills Club: $10.79

Case Price: $9.59      

 

Mas des Montagne 2019 Cotes du Roussillon Villages, France (Jen & Jerry)

Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 10% Carignan grown in the rocky schist and limestone dominated hillsides of Mont Canigou in Southern France, this wine shows generous fruit and spice notes and aromatics of mineral and wild Mediterranean herb. Try this wine with steak au poivre, seared lamb chops with fresh thyme and rosemary, or roasted chicken thighs with a spicy pesto!

$19.99

Mills Club: $17.99

Case Price: $15.99

                                               

Hisotelaray 2020 Filari di Sant’Antoni, Salento, Italy (Andres)

This harmonious red with a tumultuous past from the Puglia region of Italy is made from 100% Negroamaro, a grape indigenous to Salento. Showing cherry fruit notes with good acidity and firm tannins, it’s an ideal wine to serve with pizza topped with pepperoni or spicy sausages.  The vineyards in this particular part of Salento were seized from organized crime groups which had destroyed them decades ago, thus the “Liberaterra”, or “freed land” under the winery name on the label.

$14.99

Mills Club: $13.49

Case $11.99

 

Riebeek Cellars 2020 “Never Look Back” Cabernet Sauvignon, Swartland, South Africa (Andrew)

With prices rising dramatically for both imported and domestic wines, we’re always on the lookout for tasty well-priced wines, like this delicious South African red. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon spends 6-9 months in neutral oak, making for a medium-bodied expression with bright plum, espresso and cocoa notes with a touch of underbrush and spice. Pair this superb value wine with Lentil and Mushroom Soup, or Trinchado, a famous spicy South African braised beef recipe.

$10.99

Mills Club: $9.89

Case Price: $8.79

 

Silenus 2017 “Tyros” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California (Pat)

Plum, blackberry and vanilla notes grace this Cabernet Sauvignon with a long, juicy finish. 23% of the wine is Merlot, contributing complexity and plush texture. Silenus is located in the Oak Knoll district of Napa, and most of the fruit is sourced from the estate vineyards. The wine ages 22 months in oak, 50% new French oak, 10% new American oak, and the rest in neutral barrels. Enjoy with grilled or roasted beef or lamb. Rated 90pts Wine Enthusiast and “Editors’ Choice”.

$34.99

Mills Club: $31.49

Case Price: $27.99