Sample a selection of our current favorite wines at Mills, all selected to represent good value for the price and to pair well with seasonably available dishes. Save 10% if you choose to purchase any of the wines, or put together a mixed or matched case for 20% off. This is a complimentary tasting!
August Staff Picks
Tasting Saturday 2pm-6pm
Josef Bauer 2017 Gruner Veltliner, Wagram, Austria (Tim)
Our ship has come in, quite literally! The container ship with our Austrian wines arrived, the wines Jen ordered during her April wine voyage to Austria. Located slightly northeast of Vienna in the Wagram growing region (formerly named Danube), the Josef Bauer estate is completely family run with warm, welcoming winemaker Joe at the helm. This Gruner Veltliner is a great example of their affordable wines; a clean, crisp dry white exhibiting citrus notes with a white pepper finish. This would be delicious as an aperitif or paired with chicken or pork.
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case: $10.39
Barberani Castagnolo 2015 Orvieto Classico Superiore DOC, Umbria, Italy (Jess)
Many of the beautiful Italian white varietals are overlooked for the more well-known (i.e. Pinot Grigio), but consider exploring something new! Barberani is located on the hills overlooking Lake Corbara along the road from Orvieto to Todi. This Umbrian blend of Grechetto and Trebbiano Procanico spends 6 months with the grape skins, creating a richer mouth feel. Medium-bodied, this offers notes of pear, blossoms and almond.
*ORGANIC
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2017 Estate Whole Cluster Rosé, Willamette Valley, Oregon (Jen & Jerry)
This juicy, succulent rosé made from the Pinot Noir grape emanates a tantalizing mix of orange blossom, strawberry and watermelon notes. Refreshing acidity makes this excellent with food as well; everything from fried chicken to sushi to seared ahi tuna steaks. Rated 90pts Wine Enthusiast and “Editors’ Choice”.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club $17.99
Case Price $15.99
Parker Station 2017 Pinot Noir, California (Jess)
Spice and clove notes cap the ample cherry and plum flavors on this delightful medium-bodied Pinot Noir with grapes sourced from Monterey, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Just a hint of toasty oak- this Pinot is not sweet nor overly oaked but a balanced, pretty wine that will pair well with grilled pork tenderloin or salmon.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Tenuta Mormoraia 2014 “Haurio” Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Italy(Tim)
Sangiovese in all its glory is represented in this Chianti from the Tuscan hills of Siena (Colli Senesi). Dry with notes of brooding dark plum fruit, just a hint of leather and soft tannins, this will pair well with everything from grilled pizza to steaks. ORGANIC.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Big Smooth 2015 Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California(Aron)
Serve up your BBQ right with this bold, full-bodied Zinfandel exuding black cherry, blackberry, and hints of coconut and vanilla. 81% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, and 6% Merlot, sourced from vineyards in the Lodi region spend 12 months in oak, creating a wine that is both rich and powerful yet velvety smooth. Serve with smoked ribs or grilled burgers or steaks!
Regularly: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Sunday 1-4pm
Piera Martellozzo “Blu” Giovello Prosecco, Veneto, Italy (Geoff)
Apple, peach and pear fruit notes overflow over in this fun, super-bubbly Prosecco that is just off-dry and simply meant for a hot August afternoon. Serve chilled as a cheerful aperitif or alongside a variety of appetizers!
Regularly: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Haymaker 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (Pat)
Fresh grapefruit, guava and a hint of bright grass accentuate this delicious, uncomplicated New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that’s perfect for summer sipping. Juicy with zippy acidity, we find this to be a super value!
Regularly: $11.99
Mills Club: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
Thevenet 2016 Macon Pierreclos, Burgundy, France (Andrew)
Chardonnay vines averaging 45 years of age from the village of Pierreclos are the source for this lovely clean, crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay imported by Rosenthal. The wine sees no oak, with lees aging providing body and texture. Try with crabcakes or grilled chicken!
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Chateau Moya 2014, Bordeaux, France(Pat)
This is classic Bordeaux in every sense of the word, exhibiting rich tannin, structure, loads of blackberry fruit and a touch black currant, spice and earth; perfect for pairing with grilled short ribs or lamb chops. Rated 90pts Wine Enthusiast. *ORGANIC
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Netzl 2016 Carnuntum Cuvée, Wagram, Austria (Jen & Jerry)
Brimming with dark cherry and blueberry fruit, this medium-bodied red is a blend of 40% Zweigelt, 40% Blaufrankisch and 20% Merlot, that sees a few months in large oak barriques. Netzl is a family-run operation, with second generation Christine and Franz working alongside their children Christina, Ann-Marie, and Peter. Zweigelt is their specialty (75% of their production focuses on red wines) and they hand harvest, quite literally picking berry by berry. Rated 90pts Wine Enthusiast.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
NV Elk Run “Sweet Katherine” Sweet Red, Maryland (Andres)
This dessert wine crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon farmed in Frederick County would make a lovely pairing with chocolate cake, a cheese platter, or makes a thoroughly satisfying sangria: Mix two parts Sweet Katherine, two parts Tonic water, and one part orange juice and throw in your favorite fruit.
Regular Price: $19.99/500ml bottle
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Sample a selection of our current favorite wines at Mills, all selected to represent good value for the price and to pair well with seasonably available dishes. Save 10% if you choose to purchase any of the wines, or put together a mixed or matched case for 20% off. This is a complimentary tasting!
Taste a selection of delicious white and red blends and learn the joy that multi-varietal wines can bring!