Portugal is one of our favorite regions not only for fabulous dessert wines but also for delicious dry white and red wines that are typically tremendous values! Taste the wine and save 10% if you choose to purchase a bottle at this complimentary, no reservations required tasting.
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Join us for a tasting of our new favorite wines for the month of May! 6 will be tasted on Saturday, and 6 on Sunday:
Tasting Saturday
Hugel Gentil 2014 Vin D’Alsace (Carolyn)
A white blend of 45% Sylvaner & Pinot Blanc, 23% Rielsing, 16% Pinot Gris, 10% Gewurztraminer and 6% Muscat, it embodies all of the best qualities of these noble grape varieties. Expressive aromatics of flowers, jasmine and freesia, dry on the palate but fresh, rich and full of flavor. This is excellent with fish, lobster, crab and dishes with Asian and Indian spices.
Regularly: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Joseph Carr 2014 Chardonnay, Sonoma, California (Angela)
This collaboration between Joseph Carr (of “Josh” fame) and celebrated winemaker Aaron Pott utilizes grapes sourced from the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River Valley, and spends 8 months in French oak. Creamy texture and lovely complexity are the result: notes of pear, crème brulee, peach and toffee interweave with a minerally acidic streak. Try this delicious Chardonnay with crab dishes or chicken.
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Domaine Fontsainte “Gris de Gris” Rose, Corbieres, France (Carolyn)
The first vineyards at Domaine Fontsainte were planted by the Romans in about 25AD. The original domaine was planted around a thermal spring which was later named for patron saint Saint Simeon, thus Fontsainte (the saint’s fount). Yves Laboucarie’s family has been making wine here since the 17th century, and it’s imported to the US by the highly selective Kermit Lynch. A blend of 50% Grenache Gris, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan, and 5% each Cinsault and Mourvedre, this hand harvested Rose is dry with wonderful notes of raspberry and freshly picked strawberries. Try with grilled fish, roast chicken, or olive tapenade on toast.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
The Great Oregon Wine Company “Rascal” 2014 Pinot Noir, Oregon (Jen and Jerry)
With Oregon Pinot Noir prices soaring in recent years, we thought Rascal presented a great value in this category. Light bodied with a dark cherry nose and layers of earth, red fruit, smoke and pepper, you can enjoy as a light summer sipper or pair with salmon, tuna, or pork dishes without breaking the bank!
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Navaherreros 2012 Garnacha de Bernabeleva, Madrid, Spain (Andres)
Famous Catalan wine consultant Raul Perez was brought in to this property at the base of the Gredos and Cerro de Guisando Mountains in 2007 to bring order to the 60+ year old vines. Talented young winemaker Marc Isart Pinos continues the project and has coaxed great wines from the organically grown grapes. Rated 90pts Robert Parker, this wine yields a perfume of wild raspberries, orange and herbs. The wine is fresh and vivacious with a touch of earthiness and a super smooth mouthfeel. Have a glass with tapas, lamb, Spanish ham or roasted chicken.
Regularly: $22.99
Mills Club: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
Romeo 2014 Rosso IGT, Verona, Italy (Pat D.)
From the hometown of Romeo and Juliet comes this red blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Corvina, a juicy, easy-drinking, smooth and luscious red that will nicely compliment poultry, pork, pasta and pizza dishes. Unlike with Romeo & Juliet, it’s okay to fall in love!
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Tasting Sunday
Merriman 2012 Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington (Tim)
We loved this 100% Chenin Blanc which was featured at our Northwest Wine Dinner. Sustainably farmed, this wine spent 6 months in neutral French oak barrels. Planted in 1973, this vineyard is located in the high desert of Washington State. Aromas of bees wax, honeysuckle, gold raspberries and box elder and a caramel flan richness of texture accompany vibrant acidity and flavors of peach, myrrh and toasted pecans. Enjoy with chicken or capon, goat cheese, or curry dishes.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Henri Perrusset 2014 Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France (Jen & Jerry)
So, an importer walks into a bar and is seated with a winemaker, and the rest is history! Kermit Lynch “discovered” Henri Perrusset in this manner, and he’s now regarded as a high quality Macon maker, whose wines are never chaptalized, grapes are hand harvested and fermentation accomplished using only inidigenous yeasts. Marly limestone, quartz and marine fossils make up the soil and this comes through in the wine. This is a perfect aperitif!
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Yalumba 2015 “the Y Series” Viognier, South Australia (Pat H.)
Yalumba, established in 1849, produced this full-bodied, dry, but rich Viognier, perfumed with floral aromas and ripe peach and apricot flavors. Try with light pasta, seared swordfish or tuna.
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Harmony Vineyards 2015 “Judith” Rose, Maryland (Pat D.)
Try a dry Rose from Baltimore County! This Rose exudes fresh strawberry fruit flavors and lively acidity, making it a perfect accompaniment to summer food or as an aperitif.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Brezza 2013 Vigna Santa Rosalia Barbera d’Alba DOC, Italy (Pat H.)
Try this delicious Barbera from the highly respected producer Brezza. This elegant Barbera should accompany richer, fattier meats such as salami or mortadella, so serve this up with a fabulous cheese plate with friends.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Mark Ryan’s “The Vincent” Board Track Racer 2013 Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington (Tim)
This red blend of 48% Merlot, 33% Syrah, 17% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot is one of the highly acclaimed Mark Ryan’s more accessible wines. Hints of mineral, toasted oak, vanilla and chocolate are followed by layers of blackberry and blueberry pie, black raspberry with notes of flint, violets, tea leaf, clove and spice. Supple tannin and refined acid create length and balance. Try with grilled meats like lamb or beef!
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Taste the second half of our favorite wines selected for the month of May:
Tasting Sunday
Merriman 2012 Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, Washington (Tim)
We loved this 100% Chenin Blanc which was featured at our Northwest Wine Dinner. Sustainably farmed, this wine spent 6 months in neutral French oak barrels. Planted in 1973, this vineyard is located in the high desert of Washington State. Aromas of bees wax, honeysuckle, gold raspberries and box elder and a caramel flan richness of texture accompany vibrant acidity and flavors of peach, myrrh and toasted pecans. Enjoy with chicken or capon, goat cheese, or curry dishes.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Henri Perrusset 2014 Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France (Jen & Jerry)
So, an importer walks into a bar and is seated with a winemaker, and the rest is history! Kermit Lynch “discovered” Henri Perrusset in this manner, and he’s now regarded as a high quality Macon maker, whose wines are never chaptalized, grapes are hand harvested and fermentation accomplished using only inidigenous yeasts. Marly limestone, quartz and marine fossils make up the soil and this comes through in the wine. This is a perfect aperitif!
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Yalumba 2015 “the Y Series” Viognier, South Australia (Pat H.)
Yalumba, established in 1849, produced this full-bodied, dry, but rich Viognier, perfumed with floral aromas and ripe peach and apricot flavors. Try with light pasta, seared swordfish or tuna.
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Harmony Vineyards 2015 “Judith” Rose, Maryland (Pat D.)
Try a dry Rose from Baltimore County! This Rose exudes fresh strawberry fruit flavors and lively acidity, making it a perfect accompaniment to summer food or as an aperitif.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Brezza 2013 Vigna Santa Rosalia Barbera d’Alba DOC, Italy (Pat H.)
Try this delicious Barbera from the highly respected producer Brezza. This elegant Barbera should accompany richer, fattier meats such as salami or mortadella, so serve this up with a fabulous cheese plate with friends.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Mark Ryan’s “The Vincent” Board Track Racer 2013 Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington (Tim)
This red blend of 48% Merlot, 33% Syrah, 17% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot is one of the highly acclaimed Mark Ryan’s more accessible wines. Hints of mineral, toasted oak, vanilla and chocolate are followed by layers of blackberry and blueberry pie, black raspberry with notes of flint, violets, tea leaf, clove and spice. Supple tannin and refined acid create length and balance. Try with grilled meats like lamb or beef!
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99