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!
Saturday:
NV Bohigas Brut Reserva Cava, Spain (Matt)
An excellent value alternative to French Champagne! Made from a blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo, and Parellada and planted in clay/limestone soils, this sparkling earned 90pts from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “Lemon/lime, crushed rock and white currant notes are present in this crisp, elegant, refreshing, zesty dry sparkler. Hints of wheat thins and brioche add complexity. Enjoy this medium bodied offering over the next 1-2 years.”
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2012 Harmony Vineyards Rose, Maryland (Pat)
A delicious dry Rose from Harmony Vineyards located in Northern Baltimore County- only 70 cases were made- Mills is the exclusive retailer to sell this wine! This Rose is similar to those from South of France; dry, medium bodied and exhibiting wonderful strawberry and cherry flavors.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2013 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia (Jen and Jerry)
Try this wonderful Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend from the Margaret River of Australia. From the winemaker, “Aromas of lychee, lime, grapefruit, honeysuckle, blackcurrant and wet stone. On the palate, juicy, clean and fresh, with balanced rich fruit flavors of lime, passionfruit and honeysuckle. Creamy texture and a long, elegant finish.”
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2012 Domaine Laurent Martray Combiaty Brouilly VV, Beaujolais, France (Mike)
100% Gamay; medium bodied and brimming with bright red berry notes and spiciness, this is a forward and easy drinking wine that has great character and complexity! Laurent Martray is a young, talented winemaker who owns a vineyard in the tiny hamlet of Combiaty in the heart of the Brouilly region of Beaujolais. The unique terroir or granite and volcanic blue stone gives great character and structure. The grapes are from 40 year old vines “VV” and aging takes place in large oak foudres with no filtration.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2010 Alain Jaume Lirac Roquedon, Rhone, France (Pat)
A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 10% Carignan, this wine displays an inky color, a nose of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit and spices. On the palate, a solid direct beam of dark licorice, plum sauce and fruitcake with ample toast on the juicy fleshy finish. A delicious and rewarding red!
Reg. Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
2011 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz, Australia (Tim)
A perfect big red to match with grilled foods, this Shiraz earned 89 points Robert Parker, “Lovely and intense ripe black fruit and blueberry preserves on the nose with hints of violets, chocolate, pepper and vanilla. Medium to full bodied and generously fruited in the mouth, it has a good backbone of medium level rounded tannins and lively acidity, finishing long.
Reg. Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
Tasting on Sunday:
Yasa Old vines Macabeo, Calatayud, Spain (Tim)
Yasa Blanco is made from 100% old vines Macabeo (50 years of age or more) planted at 1000meters elevation. A clean, crisp and fresh fruit-driven wine displays ripe tropical fruit aromas, rich flavors and a long lasting finish.
Reg. Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
New Age Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina (Mike)
A light yellow-green colored wine with fruity and floral aromas of great intensity. Balanced acidity leads to soft, semi-sweet and slightly effervescent flavors and mouth feel. Extremely refreshing vivacious and sensual wine-especially on a hot summer day!
Reg. Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
2010 La Fleur Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California
Expect strawberry and raspberry aromas with a touch of exotic spice and ripe berries on the palate. A delicious and refined Pinot Noir that won’t break the bank! Try with pork or chicken dishes!
Reg. Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
2009 Chateau Tour D’Auron, Bordeaux, France (Matt)
From the Milhade family (third generation Bordeaux landowners), this wine is sourced from the Chateau Tour d’Auron vineyard just 3 miles from Pomerol. The plantings are primarily Merlot with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This wine exhibits a nose of truffles, violets, and rich fruits. The palate is medium to full bodied with good structure that frames the black cherry and blueberry fruits. Well balanced, elegant, complex and long; a great Bordeaux value!
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2011 Tommasi “Poggio al Tufo” Rompicollo (Ryan)
“A great Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blend and a super Italian value. Wine Spectator rated this wine 92pts, “Presents a whiff of blackberry, bacon, and ink, followed by dark berry, black pepper and spice notes. Rich and supple.”
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2012 P.J. Valckenberg Madonna Spatlese Riesling, Germany (Ryan)
This wine shows expressive fruitiness of apricot and peach, very outgoing intensive floral bouquet and a delicate sweetness. A refreshingly affordable German Spatlese Riesling.
Reg. Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
