Taste the second half of our favorite wines selected for the month of May:
Tasting Sunday
Merriman 2012 Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington (Tim)
We loved this 100% Chenin Blanc which was featured at our Northwest Wine Dinner. Sustainably farmed, this wine spent 6 months in neutral French oak barrels. Planted in 1973, this vineyard is located in the high desert of Washington State. Aromas of bees wax, honeysuckle, gold raspberries and box elder and a caramel flan richness of texture accompany vibrant acidity and flavors of peach, myrrh and toasted pecans. Enjoy with chicken or capon, goat cheese, or curry dishes.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Henri Perrusset 2014 Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France (Jen & Jerry)
So, an importer walks into a bar and is seated with a winemaker, and the rest is history! Kermit Lynch “discovered” Henri Perrusset in this manner, and he’s now regarded as a high quality Macon maker, whose wines are never chaptalized, grapes are hand harvested and fermentation accomplished using only inidigenous yeasts. Marly limestone, quartz and marine fossils make up the soil and this comes through in the wine. This is a perfect aperitif!
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Yalumba 2015 “the Y Series” Viognier, South Australia (Pat H.)
Yalumba, established in 1849, produced this full-bodied, dry, but rich Viognier, perfumed with floral aromas and ripe peach and apricot flavors. Try with light pasta, seared swordfish or tuna.
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Harmony Vineyards 2015 “Judith” Rose, Maryland (Pat D.)
Try a dry Rose from Baltimore County! This Rose exudes fresh strawberry fruit flavors and lively acidity, making it a perfect accompaniment to summer food or as an aperitif.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Brezza 2013 Vigna Santa Rosalia Barbera d’Alba DOC, Italy (Pat H.)
Try this delicious Barbera from the highly respected producer Brezza. This elegant Barbera should accompany richer, fattier meats such as salami or mortadella, so serve this up with a fabulous cheese plate with friends.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Mark Ryan’s “The Vincent” Board Track Racer 2013 Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington (Tim)
This red blend of 48% Merlot, 33% Syrah, 17% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot is one of the highly acclaimed Mark Ryan’s more accessible wines. Hints of mineral, toasted oak, vanilla and chocolate are followed by layers of blackberry and blueberry pie, black raspberry with notes of flint, violets, tea leaf, clove and spice. Supple tannin and refined acid create length and balance. Try with grilled meats like lamb or beef!
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99