Sunday Staff Pick Wines
2012 Corvidae “Ravenna” Riesling, Yakima Valley, Washington (Ingrid)
Stone fruits, gingersnap and honey show through on this beautifully balanced wine which was fermented in stainless steel. Brightly aromatic, 2.5% residual sugar gives this wine beautiful texture and a crisp finish. The label is a linocut that depicts St. Benedict’s Raven. According to legend, a raven would bring the 6th Century monk food during his time as a hermit in the mountains near Subiaco, Italy.
Reg. Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
2013 Mas Carlot Rose, Costieres De Nimes, France (Pat)
50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre;, this delicious Rose from the Rhone Valley has a fruity floral nose with aromas of currants, strawberries and rose petals. The rich and fleshy mid palate leads to a juicy, fresh finish. A great spring and summertime Rose!
Reg. Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2013 Norton Torrontes, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina (Ryan)
A light dry, refreshing white wine perfect for summertime! Expect floral aromatics and a hint of peach on the palate. Try with white fish.
Reg. Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
2012 McManis Pinot Noir, California (Tim)
This is a Wine Enthusiast rated “Best Buy” and a Mills favorite at this price point. Smooth, easy drinking with cherry and vanilla flavors characterize this delicious wine. Drink with roast chicken or turkey burgers.
Reg. Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
2011 Clos du Serres Terrasses du Larzac “La Blaca”, Languedoc, France (Mike)
A very well made blend of 75% Syrah, 15% Grenache, and 10% Carignan from a tiny appellation in Coteaux de Languedoc. Earned 92 pts Robert Parker, “Fabulous notes of blueberry, violets, spice box and liquid flowers. Medium to full bodied and exceedingly silky and pure on the palate, it has a knockout texture, fine tannin, and a terrific finish. Drink 2014-2021. “La Blaca” means “White Oak.”
Reg. Price: $23.99
Mills Club Price: $21.59
Case Price: $19.19
Malvasia di Casorzo Dolce, Piedmont, Italy (Ingrid)
A delicious sweet red wine with nice round fruit (cherries, strawberries) and balanced acidity from Asti in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy made from the grape Malvasia Nera. This makes a delicious pairing with dark chocolate desserts or a cheese plate.
Reg. Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Mills is hosting a “Welcome Families” Wine Tasting in celebration of Commissioning Week, in concert with the USNA Maryland Parents’ Club who will be distributing their First Salute Coins!
