Bodegas D Mateos La Mateo Rioja (Andres)
Seven generations of the Mateos family have farmed this land, an ideal site 385 meters above sea level with clay loam soil, excellent drainage and optimal sunlight. Made entirely of Tempranillo with an average vine age of 45 years, the wine ages 14 months in mostly new French oak. This lively but well-balanced Rioja exudes intense aromas of blackcurrants and ripe strawberry, blackberry and plum fruit notes, with hints of spice and a soft, almost creamy texture. Try with stews or braised meats.
Regular Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case $9.59
Elk Cove 2018 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon (Tim)
Founded in 1974 by Pat and Joe Campbell, their son Adam Campbell joined as winemaker in 1995, and they are still proudly family owned and operated. Made entirely from the Pinot Gris grape, all estate grown, this white shows lemon, lime and green apple note flavors and aromas. Rated 91pts Wine Enthusiast “Editors’ Choice”. Enjoy with creamy pasta dishes, spicy fish tacos, or meatier fish such as salmon or halibut.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Marc Plouzeau Perles Sauvage Sparkling Brut Nature Rosè (Jen & Jerry)
Marc Plouzeau, a well-respected winemaker in the Chinon region of the Loire Valley, produces this Sparkling wine from Cabernet Franc planted to gravel and limestone parcels. “Sauvage” translates to wild, or natural. This pretty sparkling wine would the ideal harbinger of spring, with delicate aromas of fresh raspberry and strawberry and flavors of berries, a touch of earth and a bone dry finish. Natural wines can appear cloudy as no fining agents or filtration measures are used.
ORGANIC
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price $18.39
Domaine Alary 2018 La Grange Daniel Roussanne, Rhone, France (Andrew)
The Alary family has been producing wine since 1692, during the reign of Louis XIV. Located in the village of Cairanne, Denis Alary is blessed with a variety of terroir, from clay-dominated slopes to stony terraces, therefore, the wines range from serious, rich, reds to lighter, fresh and fruity whites. This white wine, made entirely from the Roussanne grape, is fresh with notes of honey and white flowers, while the palate is crisp and minerally. Try this wine with roasted chicken or grilled pork. ORGANIC
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
Sparkman Cellars Holler 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington (Pat)
This excellent Cabernet is polished, supple, and layered, showing black cherry, espresso, tobacco and underlying spice notes. With excellent structure and refined tannins, this wine would pair perfectly with lamb or as the weather warms, grilled steaks. Kelly and Chris Sparkman launched the winery in 2004. The name Holler comes from the area Chris’s parents live in Knoxville, Tennessee. The wine contains 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot, and spends 18mos in French and American oak.
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club Price: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Steelhead 2017 Pinot Noir, Monterey, California (Aron)
This Pinot Noir over delivers for the price, expressing complex dark cherry and ripe plum notes, with pretty undertones of earth and rose petal. A soft and supple texture makes for an easy-to-drink red with a smooth, lingering finish. The winery name Steelhead is a nod to the Steelhead trout which they’ve helped to support with restoration efforts in Northern California waterways. Try with seafood or roast chicken.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Grieve Family Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, California(Andrew)
A bone dry Sauvignon Blanc from Napa, which tasted more like an aged Graves Bordeaux than a California Sauvignon Blanc. Complex aromas of apricot, nectarine, peach, grapefruit, honeydew and hyacinth lead to flavors of spring flowers, citrus and cardamom. Crisp with bright acidity, this mouth-watering, juicy wine will pair well with a special sushi meal, fish accompanied by beurre blanc, or arugula dressed with citrus vinaigrette and parmigiano shavings.
Regular Price: $34.99
Mills Club Price: $31.49
Case Price: $27.99
Poças Junior 2017 Douro Vale de Cavalos, Portugal(Pat)
This vibrant dry red wine from the Eastern Douro region features rich blue and black fruits and spice notes. A blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 20% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz and 10% Tinta Barroca planted to schist soils, only a portion of the wine ages in used French oak. Rated 92pts Wine Enthusiast. Enjoy with roasted or braised meats or strong cheeses.
Regular $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
Domaine Lafage 2019 Miraflors Rosè, Cotes Catalanes, France (Aron)
Made from Mourvedre, Grenache Gris, and Grenache, this wine is named for Mas Miraflors, an estate located on the Domaine. Dry yet full-flavored, this shows white peach, orange zest and a hint of salinity from the nearby Mediterranean Sea. Savor on its own or enjoy with appetizers, salads, or pizza.
Regular Price $19.99
Mills Club $17.99
Case Price $15.99
Conti Speroni 2016 Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
This red is made from 100% Nebbiolo which spends two years in large oak barrels before resting in bottle for 6 months prior to release. The Speroni family has been making wine for four generation now, with grapes sourced from 30 hectares of vineyards in the Monferrato area or Piedmont. Full-bodied and tannic, this red is best enjoyed with food, and especially with lamb and braised beef. Barbaresco prices can soar high, with top producers like La Spinetta commanding over $100 per bottle, which makes this Barbaresco all the more exceptionally priced!
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Domaine Maurice Schoech 2018 Vin d’Alsace Blanc Cotes d’Ammerschwihr (Tim)
This lovely white is primarily Pinot Blanc, with a touch of aromatic Muscat from hilly vineyards near the village of Les Trois Epis. Showing earthy ripe pear and lemon zestiness on the dry, clean palate, this pairs well with mussels, soft cheeses, or anchoiade, a local Alsatian dip made with anchovies, olive oil, vinegar and garlic. The Schoech family traces their roots to the vineyards of Ammerschwihr to 1650. ORGANIC
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
Grayson 2018 Lot 10 Cabernet Sauvignon, California (Andres)
Grab a bottle of this super affordable and deliciously rewarding Cabernet which sports rich blackberry, raspberry and black pepper notes, a round mouthfeel with hints of toasty oak. Enjoy with simple weeknight meals like meatloaf, hamburgers or grilled flank steak. Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” designee.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Join us for our popular monthly “Staff Picks” series, where we choose 12 of our current favorite wines to share, 6 tasted on Saturday and 6 on Sunday, 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.
Bisol Brut Prosecco Superiore, Valdobbiadene, Italy (Tim)
This wine celebrates the tradition of this family that has been tending vines in Valdobbiadene since 1542. Valdobbiadene is widely considered to be the premium location and the best vineyards for growing Glera, the grape that makes Prosecco. “Crede” refers to the clay dominated soil. This beautiful Prosecco is heady with wild flower aromatics, and elegant with notes of apple and pear on the persistent, rich finish. With 7g/l residual sugar, this sparkler straddles the border between dry and off-dry.
Regular Price: $24.99
Sale $19.99
Anton Bauer 2017 Berg Feuersbrunn Riesling (Andres)
Anton Bauer is the fourth generation of his family to be running the estate, taking over from his parents after years of training in Burgundy and Lower Austria. He received the prestigious “Winemaker of the Year” award in 2017 by Falstafff. Located south of Feuersbrunn in the Wagram region of Austria, the Riesling grapes for this wine come from Ried Berg, a vineyard with soils dominated by slate, bedrock and granite, making for lean, minerally white wines. Featuring fresh stone fruit and mandarin notes and racy acidity, this is the perfect aperitif to serve on a warm spring evening or paired with a spicy meal. This wine has about 5g/L residual sugar, placing it in the upper end of the “dry” category.
Regular Price: $21.99
Mills Club Price: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France (Aron)
From the beautiful sun drenched hillsides of the Mediterranean coast comes this refreshing white wine made from 100% Picpoul (or Piquepoul). Featuring pretty grapefruit citrus notes and zesty acidity, yet an easy to drink round texture, this wine is an excellent spring evening sipper, but also is the perfect match for seafood and sushi. Super value!
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Philippe Milan et Fils 2018 Bourgogne Chardonnay, France (Andrew)
Situated in the hamlet of Valotte in Chassey-Le-Camp, the winery is run by Karl Milan, who took over the estate in 2001. Philippe Milan was Karl’s grandfather, who founded the winery in the 1950s. Today the domaine consists of 27 acres spread across seven Burgundy AOCs. This 100% Chardonnay undergoes malolactic fermentation and then ages 10 months in barrel, mostly used, to maintain freshness and balance. Showing pretty ripe fruit notes, delicately subtle oak influence and a hint of citrus on the finish, this wine will pair nicely with seared scallops, salmon, or a buttery roasted chicken.
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price $18.39
Lone Birch 2019 Rosè, Yakima Valley, Washington (Jen & Jerry)
Subtle floral aromatics are accompanied by refreshing strawberry, rhubarb and raspberry fruit notes in this round, dry (.7% residual sugar) rosè with a crisp finish, crafted from 83% Syrah and 17% Sangiovese, all estate-grown. The lone birch tree featured on the label does exist, and was planted by the great-great grandfather of the current proprietor. His love of nature provides inspiration to the current generation, who strives to reduce their carbon footprint and utilizes sustainable farming practices.
Regular Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $11.99
St Cosme Little James Basket Vin de France, Rhone, France (Pat)
Chateau de Saint Cosme is an excellent producer located in Gigondas, where they produce outstanding Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines. In contrast, this delightfully simple table wine is still delicious but a small fraction of the cost of the premier bottlings. Made from 100% Grenache, this wine utilizes the unique solera method, where each bottling contains 50% of the current harvest and 50% of the solera containing wine from each harvest over the last 20 years. This introduces depth and complexity to this wine that exudes cherry, strawberry and subtle spice, the palate soft and easy to drink. Try with pizza or chili.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Serol 2018 Eclat de Granite Cote Roannaise, Loire Valley, France (Jen & Jerry)
Stephane Serol and his wife Carine took over this 12 hectare estate in 1996, when they converted production to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The Cote Roannaise AOP is located at the foothills of the Madeleine Mountains in the Loire Valley, boasting higher altitude and granitic soils, ideal for growing the Gamay grape. This Gamay spends 7-10 months in cement tanks, seeing no oak. With notes of strawberries, dark red cherries and just a hint of cranberry brightness and earth, the very soft and elegant mouthfeel makes this a red that can be enjoyed with fish, poultry, and pork. This could be a fun alternative to Pinot Noir if you are looking to try something new. Certified ORGANIC and BIODYNAMIC
Regular Price: $21.99
Mills Club Price: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
- Stuart 2017 “Big Fire” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon (Tim)
Perpetually on the hunt for affordable Willamette Valley Pinots that still delivers, we found this bottling to fit the bill. “R Stuart” is none other than Rob Stuart, Oregon wine pioneer Dick Erath’s former winemaker. Featuring black tea, strawberries, forest floor and a touch of pepper, this shows subtle tannins and a round palate with soft acidity. Enjoy with roasted chicken or grilled salmon.
Regular $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Friends 2017 Red by Pedroncelli, Sonoma, California (Andres)
This dry red blend from family owned Pedroncelli shows a firm core of dried cherry, blueberry, red plum and a touch of vanilla, with a sumptuous savory finish. A blend of Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, this is a great weeknight choice that will pair well with everything from meatloaf to barbecue ribs.
Regular Price $13.99
Mills Club $12.59
Case Price $11.19
Skouras “Zoe” 2018 Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese, Greece (Andrew)
A new addition to our Greece section, this wine by Skouras is comprised of 90% Aghiorgitiko and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation and aging in stainless steel keeps it fresh and lively. The nose features blackberry, plum, and violet notes, as well as dried herbs. The medium bodied palate has moderate acidity and smooth tannins. Try with grilled chicken and veggie skewers or lamb burgers.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Viñalba 2017 Malbec Reserva, Valle de Uco, Argentina (Aron)
This 100% Malbec from Uco Valley is grown on vines in the foothills of mountain ranges, about 950m above sea level. Viñalba is a family-owned estate, run by husband and wife team Hervè and Diane Joyaux Fabre. Hervè was born in Bordeaux and immigrated to Argentina in the early 1990s. He also built Fabre Montmayou, a winery in Lujàn de Cuyo near Mendoza. This bold red spends 12 months in 60% French oak, showing bright berry fruit, blackcurrant, black plum and toasty vanilla oak notes. Rich with a smooth, long finish, this will be a wonderful pairing with grilled steaks.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Mossback 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, California (Pat)
“Mossback” is an old-time reference to farmers who are connected to the Earth. Made from 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 5% Petite Sirah sourced from Chalk Hill in Sonoma, this bold red offers up dark chocolate, leather and cigar box aromas and black cherries, blackberries, leather, cedar and spice. Enjoy with grilled or roasted meats.
Regular Price: $21.99
Mills Club Price: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59