It’s that time of year! Join us as we stay open late and wow you with some excellent complimentary tastings, from Jackson Morgan Bourbon Creams, to a wine tasting featuring wines perfect for holiday entertaining and gifting! Plenty of wrapping options and we can hang on to your purchases for later pick up.
It’s that time of year! Join us as we stay open late and wow you with some excellent complimentary tastings, from Maryland’s Blue Dyer distillery, to a wine tasting featuring wines perfect for holiday entertaining and gifting! Plenty of wrapping options and we can hang on to your purchases for later pick up.
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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.
Tanzanite Brut NV Method Cap Classique, Western Cape, South Africa (Aron)
Winemaker Melanie van der Merwe made sparking wine for 11 years at Distell before starting her own label here. Made from 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir aged 2 years on the lees, this sparkling wine exhibits green apple, citrus blossom, flinty, nutty and creamy notes, along with beautiful brioche tones on the nose. Dry, well-structured, and with a subtly spiced long finish, this has all the beauty of a fine Champagne for a fraction of the price. Rated 90pts RP.
Regular Price: $32.99
Mills Club: $29.69
Case $26.39
Colosi 2018 Bianco IGT, Sicily, Italy (Pat)
Made from 50% Inzolia and 50% Catarratto, this dry white gives off bright notes of citrus, peach and sea salt. Grown on the small volcanic island of Salina just off the northeast coast of Sicily, this is an excellent aperitif but also can be enjoyed with salads with bright vinaigrette dressing or seafood prepared with a citrus-based sauce.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Patricia Raquin 2018 Chablis Vielles Vignes, France (Jen & Jerry)
The dogs on the label are Borzoi, Russian Wolfhounds that Alain and Patricia Raquin lovingly raise in Savigny-les-Beaunes. This 100% Chardonnay is grown in Kimmeridgian soil, and the wine is aged in 500 liter barrels for 5 months. Fresh and minerally with subtle notes of white flower and vanilla, this has classic Chablis flavor profile. Enjoy with crab cakes, lobster, or scallops.
Regular Price: $27.99
Mills Club Price: $25.19
Case Price: $22.39
Cellers Unio 2018 Clos Dalian Garnacha Blanca, Terra Alta, Spain (Tim)
Featuring ripe white fruit and mineral notes, this affordable dry white wine from Montsant is crisp, creamy and smooth on the palate. Use as an aperitif, or enjoy with simple grilled chicken or fish preparations.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price $8.00
Anima Negra 2018 “Quibia”, Falanis, Spain (Andrew)
Quibia, a word that describes a worry-free state of mind in the winemakers’ native Mallorca, is the inspiration behind this wine. This dry white is made from indigenous Callet, Premsal, and Giro Ros grapes fermented in stainless steel and aged four months on the lees. This is a fresh, round wine exuding peach, jasmine and pear with light acidity and subtle notes of mineral and sea brine. Try with seafood paella, scallops, or gazpacho. Rated 91pts Robert Parker.
Regular Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $15.99
Jose Maria da Fonseca Twin Vines Vinho Verde, Portugal (Aron)
From the Northwest region of Portugal and made with a kitchen sink of indigenous grapes, this slightly effervescent white wine is crisp, light and refreshing with vibrant acidity, the perfect antidote to the oppressive August heat. Vinho Verde, or “green wine”, refers to the youthfulness of the wine. The name twin vines comes from twin daughters Francisca and Matilde born in 2007, the eighth generation of the family to grow up in the Fonseca family winemaking tradition.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Laird 2017 Cold Creek Chardonnay, California (Andres)
Laird’s Cold Creek Chardonnay is grown in the slightly cooler microclimate of the Sonoma side of the Los Carneros district to the west, where thick fog and cool marine winds protect the grapes. These are Burgundy clones 15 and 95, they undergo 50% malolactic fermentation, and aging takes place for 11 months in French oak (25% new). Enjoy an intensely creamy palate with notes of pear and lemon curd, the finish long and powerful. Rated 92pts Wine Spectator.
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club Price: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Domaine Les Fouques 2019 Cuvee de l’Aubigue Rosè, Provence, France (Andres)
Yves Gros and family have been farming Domaine les Fouques biodynamically since 1991, where they also raise ducks, geese, guinea hen and sheep in a valley just a few miles north of the Mediterranean Sea. The vines grow on hillsides below the forests where wild boar roam freely, and eucalyptus, lavender and pine grow all around. Made from 50% Grenache, 31% Cinsault, 11% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Rolle, this dry rosè is fresh and energetic, offering citrus and red berry aromatics and juicy tangerine and raspberry flavors. This is a harmonious wine, reflecting the harmony of the farm where it was grown and made. Small production! Certified Biodynamic.
Regular $21.99
Mills Club Price: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Vigneti del Sole 2018 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Pat)
This juicy red wine shows pretty notes of cherry, strawberry and spice. Mouthwatering acidity makes it the perfect companion to pizza, caprese salad, or pasta with simple tomato sauce.
Regular Price $11.99
Mills Club $10.79
Case Price $9.59
Roche de Bellene 2018 Borgogne Pinot Noir Cuvee Reserve, France (Jen & Jerry)
Roche de Bellene is the negociant arm of Nicolas Potel, a well-respected Burgundy winemaker. This 100% Pinot Noir comes from vineyards in both Cote de Beaune and Cote Chalonnaise, and is mostly (80%) matured in barriques. This is a lovely and elegant red for summertime, featuring soft notes of raspberry, cherry and pomegranate and silky smooth texture. Serve with a slight chill with grilled pork or chicken.
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Paring 2015 Red, California (Tim)
This is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot added, all from declassified Jonata lots (Jonata is part of the same ownership team of the famous Screaming Eagle). This shows blackberry, blackcurrants, graphite and crushed rocks, lots of structure and a full-bodied palate. Enjoy with grilled steaks! Rated 92pts Wine Enthusiast.
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club Price: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Casas Patronales 2019 Carmenere, Chile (Andrew)
Made from the Carmenere grape in the Maule Valley of Chile, this red features cherry, cassis, plum, tobacco and spice notes, and at this price is the perfect weeknight wine. Try with grilled burgers or beef tacos!
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
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.
Hugelweine 2019 Gruner Veltliner, Austria (Jen and Jerry)
We discovered this wine when one of our favorite $10 rack wines, Wimmer Gruner Veltliner, was out of stock…this dry white also offers pleasant citrus and grapefruit notes with a touch of white pepper. Crisply acidic, this will pair well with salads, pork, or chicken dishes.
Regular Price: $10.00/1L bottle
Mills Club: $9.00
Case $8.00
Craftwork 2018 Chardonnay, Monterey, California (Andrew)
Craftwork grows this 100% estate grown Chardonnay in Monterey County. This delicious dry Chardonnay shows apple, pear and citrus notes alongside a rich, creamy palate though aging in French oak barrels. We found this to be a fantastic value! Drink this elegant white on its own or with crab or grilled chicken dishes.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Brigaldara 2019 Soave, Veneto, Italy (Tim)
Brigaldara is situated just north of Verona in the heart of the Valpolicella region, where they produce excellent Amarone and Valpolicella red wines, olive oil, and the famous black summer truffles. The villa and garden on the property date back to the 15thcentury. This white wine, their Soave, is made from 100% Garganega grapes. Showing citrus zest, mineral and almond with crisp acidity and a slick texture, this would be great with pasta or seafood or chicken with pesto.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
Domaine de Roally 2017 Virè-Clessè, Burgundy, France (Pat)
This was the star of a recent tasting we conducted, searching for new Burgundy white wines for Mills. Domaine de Roally is part of the Thevenet estate, making Chardonnay on clay-limestone soils, farmed organically, harvested by hand and made without the use of oak. Medium to full-bodied and showing enchanting notes of lime blossom, acacia honey and fresh peach, this Chardonnay is a lovely and harmonious wine that left us wanting more. This would be an excellent accompaniment to rich lobster or crab dishes, but would also be lovely on the porch with a cheese platter. Rated 91pts Robert Parker.
Regular Price: $34.99
Mills Club Price: $31.49
Case Price $27.99
Chateau Minuty M 2019 Rosè, Cotes de Provence, France (Aron)
One would be hard pressed to visit Provence and the French Riviera without seeing Minuty everywhere. This, their Minuty “M” bottling, is comprised of 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault and 20% Syrah. Exuding fresh notes of peach, orange peel and red current, the palate is crisp and round – the classic Provence dry rosè profile.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price $15.99
Pacific View Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon (Aron)
We were understandably skeptical opening this wine recently, never having seen a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir for anywhere close to this price, but were pleasantly surprised with the quality. Showing pretty cherry, raspberry, and cedar notes with a hint of spice, this light-bodied red is the perfect weeknight selection and will be a hot new addition to our $10 wine rack…as long as we can keep it in stock…
Regular Price: $10.00
Sale Price: $8.00
Penley Estate 2018 “Phoenix” Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, Australia (Pat)
Coonawarra is King for Cabernet growing as far as South Australia is concerned! This area is known for its unique terra rossa soils, a thin band of vivid red earth overlaying huge bands of soft limestone. Mineral rich soils, good drainage and cold winters contribute to a long ripening process and great Cabernet. Medium to full-bodied, this deep and savory red shows cassis, wild blackberry and plum with underlying herb, mint, and spice tones. Rated 91pts Wine Spectator. Enjoy with steaks or roasts.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Casa Rojo 2017 Maquinon, Priorat, Spain(Jen and Jerry)
Enjoy this 100% Garnacha from the Priorat region of Spain, which shows intense ripe black fruit notes, licorice, pepper and subtle toast from five months aging in French oak. Great concentration of fruit and vibrant acidity with mild tannins makes this a great pairing for spicy Spanish dishes with chicken, beef or sausages.
Regular $26.99
Mills Club Price: $24.29
Case Price: $21.59
Grifalco 2017 Aglianico del Vulture Bricos, Basilicata, Italy (Tim)
Volcanic soil dominates the appellation of Vulture in Southern Italy, where the Piccin family makes this Aglianico. Aglianico was brought to Italy by Greeks in the 6thcentury, where it was a key ingredient in the production of Falernum, a wine consumed by kings and poets! The grapes for this wine come from four different vineyards, and the wine is aged 10 months in barrique and tonneaux. Featuring blackberry, black cherry, licorice and wild herb, this has moderate tannins and is well structured, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats.
Regular Price $19.99
Mills Club $17.99
Case Price $15.99
Jalousie Beaulieu 2016 Bordeaux Superieur, France (Andrew)
Try a bottle of this affordable Bordeaux, which features ripe blackberry fruit, touches of toast and spice, fine tannins and good acidity. This wine, like most Bordeaux, are great with food so serve this up with grilled lamb chops or pot roast. Rated 91pts Wine Enthusiast.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Craggy Range 2018 Te Kahu, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (Andres)
Craggy Range is a producer of excellent reputation in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, and we’ve carried their Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir for a long time. This, their Bordeaux-style red comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot comes from the Hawkes Bay vineyard of Gimblett Gravels. As it sounds, the soils are composed of deep gravel beds with lenses of clay, silt and sand, which the roots have to work very hard to reach for sustenance. Medium-bodied with ripe cherry fruit and tobacco notes, this shows very subtle oak influence and a silky smooth finish. Enjoy with grilled or roasted meats.
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Cune Viña Real Rioja 2016 Crianza, Spain(Andres)
Rioja is divided into 3 subregions; Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, and Rioja Oriental, all with their own unique geographic and climatic characteristics. Viña Real is Cune’s Rioja Alavesa arm, enjoying high elevation and chalk and limestone dominated soils that produce wines rich in character. This wine, made from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano matures in French and American oak for a little over a year. This medium-bodied red is pretty and floral and also deep and complex with notes of blackberry, blackcurrants, spice and toast. Rated 91pts Robert Parker.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
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.
Rafael Tirado “Vistalago” 2018 Mezcla Blanca, Maule Valley, Chile (Jen and Jerry)
A unique blend of 55% Riesling, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Torrontes and 5% Semillon grown in granite soils, this wine sees no oak, only stainless steel and concrete tanks. It’s a dry, interesting, complex wine with good acidity, showing refreshing notes of lemon, ripe pear, and pineapple. Rafael’s vineyard is located near the Chilean Andes at about 1800ft altitude, the vines planted in 1993. This wine will pair well with a variety of seafood dishes, sushi or shrimp cocktail.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case $15.19
Craftwork 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey, California (Andrew)
This is a new California Sauvignon Blanc we tasted recently and found to be a superb value. Pronounced grapefruit, guava and melon flavors are pleasing on the palate, while crisp acidity is zippy and refreshing. This harmonious white wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with ceviche, shrimp or scallops.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Spellbound 2018 Chardonnay, California (Tim)
Especially as the weather cools, a California Chardonnay can be the perfect pairing for fall soups such as butternut squash, cream of crab or lobster bisque, or an oven roasted chicken. This version shows lush tropical fruit flavors and classic California notes of vanilla and crème brulee from brief aging in French and American oak. Grapes for this wine are sourced from various sites in California, and while the label doesn’t name a prestigious appellation that might come with a hefty price tag, we found it to be a great value for the price!
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Barbi 2018 Orvieto Classico Abboccato DOC, Umbria, Italy (Pat)
Orvieto is not a grape but a hilltop community in the landlocked region of Umbria, a landscape graced with green rolling hills. Orvieto is perched atop a volcanic or “tufo” dominated stone, a soil that lends a lovely minerality to the wines. Wines have been grown here since the Etruscan times, with some of those ancient cellars still in use today. This off-dry to dry white wine is comprised of 40% Grechetto, 30% Procanico, 20% Sauvignon and 10% Vermentino. Aromas of white peach, golden apple and white pepper join flavors of almond on the palate. This is a lighter wine that can be used as an aperitif or with light appetizers, or would compliment seafood or shellfish, or spicy dishes.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price $10.39
Montfin 2019 Rosè L’etang Danse, Corbieres, France (Aron)
We love this recently arrived Rosè from Corbieres, a region in the Languedoc. This tiny estate has been run by Jerome Esteve and his wife, and their 3 adorable donkeys Laouset, Bahia and Aglae since 2009; they organically farm tiny yields of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault, with some of their vines approaching 60 years of age. Super expressive of ripe red berry fruit and flowers on the nose, the palate is awash with juicy raspberry and orange pith with a slight white pepper note on the finish. Made from 50% Grenache Noir, 45% Cinsault, and 5% Syrah, this is refreshing, flavorful and delicious, and we thought a great value for a boutique, hand-made, not-mass-produced wine. ORGANIC
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price $15.19
Grayson Pinot Noir, California (Aron)
Bright strawberry fruit and darker, brooding cherry fruit notes show on this light to medium-bodied Pinot Noir that sees some time in French oak. Grayson Cellars makes their wine in Napa but sources grapes from all over California for their wines. Winemaker Larry Levin was involved in winemaking at Dry Creek Vineyards as well as Franciscan, Robert Mondavi, Ravenswood, and Quintessa before taking the helm at Grayson. His goal is to produce truly affordable wines that stay true to their varietal. Pair this with roasted poultry dishes or grilled fatty fishes.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price $10.39
Reserve de la Dame a l’Ouiseau Cotes du Rhone, France (Pat)
We’ve long carried the Cotes du Rhone Blanc from this Rhone Valley cooperative, but recently accidentally ordered the Cotes du Rhone Rouge, a happy surprise! This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah sports raspberry and cherry fruit notes and gentle spice notes. The wine doesn’t see any oak, and it’s medium bodied, making it easy to pair with a wide variety of foods from roasted or grilled chicken to stuffed pork chops or grilled pork tenderloin.
Regular Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
Domaine Rimbert 2018 “Les Travers” Saint-Chinian, France (Jen and Jerry)
Jean-Marie Rimbert is a self-proclaimed champion of Carignan, a grape native to Languedoc. A blend of 30% Mourvedre, 30% Syrah, 25% Carignan, and 15% Cinsault all planted to schist soils, this exudes red berry, plum, blueberry and saddle leather notes, with good acidity and a smooth silky texture. Enjoy with hearty stews, aged cheeses or spicy pasta dishes. ORGANIC
Regular $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Fontefica “Cocca di Casa” 2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy (Tim)
This delightful 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo aged in stainless steel and oak shows mineral laced flavors of blackberry, black pepper, licorice and coffee. “Cocca di Casa” roughly translates to “the one we coddle more”, referring to the locals’ dedication and honor to the Montepulciano grape in Abruzzo- it’s what they love to grow, and what they love to drink. This wine has decent tannins, so can pair well with rich, fatty foods like grilled sausage-topped pizza or hamburgers, or as cooking comes indoors with shepherd’s pie or osso bucco.
Regular Price $22.99
Mills Club $20.69
Case Price $18.39
Domaine de FA 2016 “Roche Guillon” Fleurie, France (Andrew)
Tasting a high-quality single-vineyard Cru Beaujolais such as this wine can be an eye-opening experience for those used to the light-hearted fruitiness and bubble gum appeal of the famous Beaujolais Nouveau. This is a more serious expression of the Gamay grape, produced by the Graillot family of Northern Rhone fame since purchasing 5 hectares in Fleurie in 2013. Juicy and complex with flavors of cherry, tea, wild herb and mineral, this is medium-bodied red with a lightly tannic finish. Serve just slightly chilled with sausage, roast chicken or a cheese board. Rated 91pts Wine Spectator. ORGANIC
Regular Price: $39.99
Mills Club Price: $35.99
Case Price: $31.99
Marjosse 2016 Bordeaux, France (Andres)
Autumn is a wonderful time to experience Bordeaux wines, this version made from 80% Merlot and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. Purchased in 1997 by Pierre Lurton, the current CEO at prestigious Chateau d’Yquem and Director of Cheval Blanc, this estate is located in the far less pedigreed Entre-deux-Mers area of Bordeaux. Showing forest floor, tobacco, black plums and blackberries, this is full-bodied with firm tannins, and best consumed with food! Try with grilled lamb chops or roasted beef. Rated 88pts Robert Parker.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Maitre de Chai 2017 Stampede Clements Hills Zinfandel, Lodi, California (Andres)
“Maitre de Chai” translates to “Cellar Master”, and reflects founders Alex Pitts and Marty Winters belief in minimal intervention winemaking. The label comes from an 1883 book “The Wine Press and the Cellar” by Emmett Rixford. Try this mostly Zinfandel with small amounts of Mission and Carignan added, fermented in neutral oak and then aged for one year. Showing fresh ripe red plum and raspberry notes, this has manageable tannins and fresh acidity, with a touch of pleasing spice on the long finish. Try with grilled or roasted beef or game dishes.
Regular Price: $39.99
Mills Club Price: $35.99
Case Price: $31.99