(Taste Saturday)
NV Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Spain (Mike)
This wonderful dry Cava from the Penedes region of Spain was rated a “Best Buy” by Wine Enthusiast. Enjoy citrus and vanilla notes in this cool crisp sparkling. We recommend this all the time as an in expensive Sparkling for mimosas but it is also delicious on its own!
Regular Price: $10/Mills Club: $9
(Taste Sunday)
NV Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley, California (Mary)
Famous Champagne house Roederer started production in California in 1988, and this sparkling is an excellent representation of their efforts. 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, this Brut earned 91 points from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, and an Editors’ Choice brand from Wine Enthusiast. Expect apply aromas and strawberry-vanilla notes with a creamy consistency and excellent finish.
Regular price: $27.99/Mills Club: $25.19
(Taste Saturday)
2012 Cantina di Gambellara i Basalti Soave, Italy (Amy)
From Amy, “Garganega is one of Italy’s most widely planted light skinned varieties. It’s the pre-eminate white grape of the Veneto region dominating the Uuaggo, or blend, of Soave. Soave is a dry, crisp, fruity white wine. Theis would be a lovely wine to serve during the holidays to add excitement to hors’ douvres, goose, or simply by itself. Happy Holidays!”
Regular Price: $10/Mills Club: $9
(Taste Saturday)
2012 Masseria Li Veli Verdeca, Valle d’Itria, Puglia, Italy (Pat)
Made from the Verdeca grape in Italy’s Apulia region, this medium bodied white is simply awesome! Great apricot, nectarine and peach notes combine with an intense stony minerality to provide a stunning glass of wine. Pair with chicken or pork.
Regular Price $21.99/Mills Club: $19.79
(Taste Sunday)
2011 Jean-Francois Merieau “L’Arpent des Vaudons” Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France (Jen &Jerry)
We love the stony minerality of Loire Valley white wines, and this Sauvignon Blanc does not disappoint. Lots of citrus flavors, stone, and creamy texture. Great pairing with cheese or seafood dishes!
Regular Price: $19.99/Mills Club:$17.99
(Taste Sunday)
2012 Line 39 Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California (Amy)
From Amy: “The 39th parallel runs through the heart of California wine country and is home to Line 39. Real Pinot Noir for $10? Don’t think it’s possible? Think again! The 2012 Line 39 Pinot Noir begins with pleasant aromas of strawberry, raspberry earth and a hint of rhubarb. The medium long finish is lightly spicy and strawberry notes linger pleasantly in the mouth. Enjoy it during holiday celebrations.”
Regular Price: $10/Mills Club: $9
(Taste Sunday)
2012 19 Crimes Red, Victoria, Australia (Mike)
We brought this in upon the request of some Mills regular customers! “19 Crimes” refers to the 19 different crimes that a criminal could be convicted of and sentenced to life in Australia or death, but this red blend is anything but criminal. A blend of Shiraz and Durif (Petit Sirah), this wine serves up jammy strawberry and raspberry flavors and a bold, vanilla finish.
Regular Price: $10.99/Mills Club: $9.89
(Taste Saturday)
2011 Chateau Fontane “Cuvee M” Red, Coteaux du Languedoc, France (Mary)
A 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah blend, this wine presents black cherry, spice and dried herbs and round, well integrated tannins. Full bodied and earthy, this wine will pair very well with steaks or hearty stews. This is an incredible value from the Languedoc region of France!
Regular Price: $11.99/Mills Club: $10.79
(Taste Saturday)
2010 Duca Carlo Guarini Primitivo “Vigne Vecchie” (Pat)
Primitivo is closely related to the Zinfandel varietal, and this “Vigne Vecchie”, or, Old Vines version does not disappoint. Enjoy this deep, rich and velvety wine with bing cherry, fruit and spice flavors. Try with roasted meats and aged cheeses.
Regular Price: $22.99/Mills Club: $20.69
(Taste Sunday)
Hedges C.M.S Red, Columbia Valley, Washington State (Robert): Grapes from this blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 12% Syrah are sourced from vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley’s Wahluke Slope and Red Mountain. This is a great and affordable introduction to Washington’s creative red blends. Expect black plum, creamy vanilla, chocolate and baking spices. Try with red meat dishes.
Regular Price: $15.99/Mills Club: $14.39
(Taste Saturday)
2010 Bodega Norton Privada, Mendoza, Argentina (Jen & Jerry): If you love Argentinian wines, you must try this blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon which earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. This is a deep, rich and concentrated wine, with dark berry, graphite and coffee flavors. Very smooth finish.
Regular Price: $29.99/Mills Club: $26.99
(Taste Sunday)
NV Romariz 10-Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal (Ryan)
Marked by a fragrant nose and velvety, nutty flavors with rich dried fruit characteristics, this is a powerful, heady tawny.
Regular Price: $29.99/Mills Club: $26.99
Try wines from two Anne Arundel County wineries and enjoy sale prices at the tastings. One of our special guests are the owners of Thanksgiving Farm-they recently brought by their 2009 Meritage which was delightful (Blend: 59% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and all from Thanksgiving Farm).
The other featured winery will be Dodon Vineyards. Meet the owners and hear the very interesting story of their 550 acre working family farm, which has housed nine consecutive generations of the Steuart (Pittman) family. Over the summer we tasted and fell in love with the 2012 Dodon Sauvignon Blanc, entirely estate-grown in sandy loamy soil. Delicate with nice minerality, this would pair perfectly with holiday seafood dishes.
Mount Gay Rum will also be involved in the Madness, try some samples of this Annapolis favorite while you find fun and unique holiday gift ideas.
Sample some amazing bubbly for your holiday celebration!
Enjoy Midnight Madness in downtown Annapolis by stopping in Mills for some complimentary wine samples! Discounts available on the wines being tasted by Maryland winery Bordeleau, which would make the perfect holiday gift!
Sample some delicious wines from one of our favorite Maryland wineries, Knob Hall. Their red blend “Prestige” is amazing.
Your guests will think you’ve spent a fortune but you haven’t! Sample some wines ideal for holiday entertaining that give you the most for your dollar.
Prepare for New Years’ by sampling a variety of Champagne and Sparkling wines from around the World! Enjoy special discounts on the sample wines!
Sip a Claret and Bordeaux Blanc to kick off Season 5 of the Downton Abbey series! 
Saturday’s Tasting:
2012 King Estate Signature Collection Pinot Gris, Eugene, Oregon (Pat)
Winemaker’s Notes, “This beautiful light straw and emerald wine has aromas of raspberry, grapefruit, honey dew melon, lime zest, floral notes, and a hint of honey. The lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, pineapple and a hint of spice flavors lead to a viscous mouthfeel, crisp acidity, and a balanced finish.. Pair with chicken or pork.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
2011 Christian Moreau Pere & Fils Chablis, Burgundy, France (Jen)
A light, crisp Chablis with citrus and floral notes, I will happily drink this with my butternut squash soup, cream of crab soup, or sautéed sole with caper lemon sauce. I can taste it already! If you like California Chardonnay and are looking for something new give this a try to change things up. Rated 91 points by Antonio Galloni, too.
Regularly: $27.99
Mills Club: $25.19
Case Price: $22.39
2007 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France (Jen)
A great “curl-up-in-front-of-the-fire” winter warmer comprised of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre from 65 Year Old Vines, rated 91 points by Robert Parker, full bodied with graphite, blackberry and cassis notes and velvety tannins. A very elegant gift or special occasion wine!
Regularly: $42.99
Mills Club: $38.69
Case Price: $34.39
2011 Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California (Jerry)
A great affordable, zesty Zinfandel with spicy pepper notes. Enjoy with a steak.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2010 Rubus Barossa, South Australia, Australia (Ryan)
A blend of 98% Shiraz, 2% Viognier, “Polished, supple, and juicy, with red berry, black cherry, licorice, and white pepper flavors, persisting nicely on the refined finish. Drink now through 2017.” 90 Points Wine Spectator.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2011 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California (Pat)
Winemaker’s Notes, “”An attractive mix of red and black cherry with blackcurrant, cinnamon, cocoa, cedar and purple flowers. Palate: Medium body, with a complex mix of red and black fruit of cherries and currants, with cinnamon, a little cocoa, and classic cabernet varietal components with an unforgettable hint of violet in the background. The finish is long and crisp with red cherry, mineral and subtle floral components balanced by soft, medium tannins making this an elegant and versatile pairing wine that would be equally at home with Chateaubriand as it would with a burger or even pasta with a red sauce.”
Regular Price: $25.99
Mills Club: $23.39
Case Price: $20.79