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
You’ll love our summer vacation selections! The perfect accompaniment for your beach or lake trip, or as a hostess gift when visiting friends.
2012 Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy: Made from 100% Pinot Grigio, vibrant with crisp acidity and flavors of peach, almond and light floral. Pair with seafood or salads, or excellent as an aperitif. “Benvolio” means “good-will” or “well-wisher”, and is the name of the fictional character in Romeo and Juliet who attempts to unsuccessfully make peace between the families.
Regular $12.99/Mills Club $11.69
2012 Cambria Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California “Bright and juicy with citrus, stone fruit and tropical notes; lush and ripe, creamy and long, balanced and rich” (90pts Tasting Panel)
Regular $20.99/Mills Club $18.89
2012 Carmel Road Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California
From the Winemaker, “This Pinot Noir is French oak aged briefly to add earthy, dark toast undertones to this brightly fragrant, berry spiced wine. The balance of the wine is fantastic as it comes together in a velvety finish.” Delicious! Pair with salmon, chicken or pork dishes.
Regular $19.99/Mills Club $17.99
2011 Murphy-Goode Homefront Red Blend, California
A blend of Syrah, Merlot, Petit Sirah and Zinfandel that produces black cherry, raspberry and vanilla flavors and a long finish. For every bottle sold, Murphy-Goode donates 50 cents to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that provides emergency and financial assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors. Pair this with grilled sausages or steaks!
Regular $14.99/Mills Club $13.49