Monthly, we change the rack of 12 “Staff Favorite” Wines that you see as soon as you walk thru Mills’ door, and on the first weekend of December we will taste six of the new wines on Sunday. We try to pick wines that present value in their category, and that are seasonally appropriate! These are complimentary tastings, and no reservations are required. Best of all, they are a lot of fun, offer a broad and diverse range of wines to choose from, and are a great opportunity to learn about wine! Please join us!
Enjoy complimentary wine samples and Mt Gay Rum Old Fashioneds while you browse our excellent gift selections! Something for everyone on your list, gift wrapping and special discounts!
Enjoy complimentary samples of beautiful wines that will pair perfectly with winter holiday foods. Enjoy a 10% discount on any of the wines being tasted, or put together a 12 bottles case (mixed or matched) for a 20% discount.
Stop by Mills and enjoy a complimentary tasting of wines that will pair perfectly with everything from oysters to prime rib to roasted chicken! Enjoy 10% off wines being featured, or put together a mixed case of 12 bottles for a 20% discount. We’ll even have some wrapped for a quick grab-and-go gift option!
Shop with a complimentary taste of Grand Brut from the famed Champagne house Perrier-Jouet. Enjoy a super discount on all Perrier-Jouet Champagne!
January Staff Picks
Tasting Saturday 2pm-6pm
Migration 2013 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California (Pat Darr)
From the Duckhorn family of wines, this cool climate, decidedly non-sweet Chardonnay will delight you with lush peach and apple fruit flavors, bright acidity, and balanced oak with a slightly creamy note. Try with a roasted chicken or creamy soup!
Regularly: $39.99
Mills Club: $35.99
Case Price: $31.99
Willm 2014 Pinot Gris Reserve, Alsace, France (Jen & Jerry)
Try this juicy Pinot Gris from Willm, which produces significantly good values in the region of Alsace. Bright fresh acidity and slight smoky notes make this a lovely pairing with cheeses, Indian curries, mildly spicy foods or smoked seafood.
Regularly: $14.99
Mills Club: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Domaine du Bois Saint Jean 2011 “L’Intrepide” Cotes du Rhone, France (Jessica)
A heady blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault awaits you in this affordable bottle of Cotes du Rhone. Graphite and blackberry flavors precede a touch of minerality that is very attractive! Medium bodied, this will pair nicely with roasted poultry or pork dishes.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club $14.39
Case Price $12.79
D’Angelo 2012 Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
Volcanic soils at the base of Monte Vulture in the Basilicata province of Southern Italy impart flavor to this bold red made from the Aglianico grape. Dark plum, peppery mineral, spice, licorice and tobacco are just some of the layered flavors in this heartily tannic wine that was made to pair with roasted lamb, grilled beef, or hearty lasagna.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Chronic Cellars 2014 “Purple Paradise” Red Blend, Paso Robles, California (Tim)
77% Zinfandel, 14% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, and 1% Grenache comprise this luscious red blend from Paso Robles. Vibrant and fruit-forward flavors of black raspberry and mulberry meld with vanilla and clove notes, followed by a long finish with just a touch of smokiness. Rated 90pts Wine Enthusiast and designated “Best Buy”. Try this full-bodied red with a spice-rubbed brisket or a grilled rib eye steak.
Regular Price: $16.99
Mills Club: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
RouteStock 2012 “Route 29” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California (Carolyn)
Winemaker Wayne Donaldson (formerly of Chandon, and also Louis Martini) crafted this well-made, moderately priced Cabernet Sauvignon with fruit all sourced from Napa Valley. “Route 29” is a nod to the winding road that meanders through Napa. Cherry pie, plum, roasted coffee and spicy vanilla notes meld seamlessly around a core of soft tannins. Enjoy this full-bodied Cab with steaks or hard cheeses.
Regularly: $25.99
Mills Club: $23.39
Case Price: $20.79
Sunday 1-4pm
Gruet Non-Vintage Extra Dry Sparkling, New Mexico (Jessica)
This sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay in the same manner as Champagne is made (methode Champenoise). Golden apple, yellow pear and cherry blossoms mark this medium bodied, off-dry wine with a pastry note on the finish. Excellent as an aperitif, or with spicy foods!
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Penfolds 2013 Koonunga Hill Chardonnay, South Australia (Carolyn)
This light to medium bodied 100% Chardonnay with subtle oak influence will compliment seafood as well as poultry dishes. Maturation in stainless steel and 6 months of French oak on yeast lees lends a creamy, hazelnut suggestion on the nose while hazelnuts and stone fruits abound on the palate.
Regularly: $11.99
Mills Club: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
McManis 2014 Pinot Noir, California (Aron)
It’s always difficult to find good Pinot Noir at an affordable price, which is why we enjoy this selection by McManis Family Vineyards, a medium-bodied Pinot with raspberry aromas and bright red cherry flavors that will pair well with salmon or poultry dishes. Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy”
Regularly: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Charles Smith 2014 Velvet Devil Merlot, Washington State (Andres)
As the name implies, this wine is velvety smooth; dense with dark fruits, cedar, pipe tobacco and earth, this will work nicely with roasted pork tenderloin.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Domaine de Creve Coeur 2014 Sablet, Rhone, France (Pat Darr)
Organically farmed 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre make up this delightful Rhone Red that we tasted and immediately adopted last month. Winemaker Pablo Hocht (who works at Domaine St Cosme while he’s been establishing his own operation) knows the area well as he was born in stone house (Creve Coeur) near the village of Sablet. Sablet is a small village in the heart of northern Provence near the villages of Avignon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape but much less known! This wine boasts copious dark fruit flavors with a tremendously pleasing earthy element, and would pair nicely with game dishes, mushrooms, or duck.
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Far Eastern Shore Winery “Silver Swan”, Maryland (Tim)
Similar to a traditional ice wine, this Riesling based dessert wine bursts with apple/honey flavors and a touch of vanilla. Excellent with cheesecake, flan, crème brulee, or poured over ice cream! 12% ABV, 6% residual sugar.
Regular Price: $27.99
Mills Club: $25.19
Case Price: $22.39
Sunday 1-4pm
Gruet Non-Vintage Extra Dry Sparkling, New Mexico (Jessica)
This sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay in the same manner as Champagne is made (methode Champenoise). Golden apple, yellow pear and cherry blossoms mark this medium bodied, off-dry wine with a pastry note on the finish. Excellent as an aperitif, or with spicy foods!
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Penfolds 2013 Koonunga Hill Chardonnay, South Australia (Carolyn)
This light to medium bodied 100% Chardonnay with subtle oak influence will compliment seafood as well as poultry dishes. Maturation in stainless steel and 6 months of French oak on yeast lees lends a creamy, hazelnut suggestion on the nose while hazelnuts and stone fruits abound on the palate.
Regularly: $11.99
Mills Club: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
McManis 2014 Pinot Noir, California (Aron)
It’s always difficult to find good Pinot Noir at an affordable price, which is why we enjoy this selection by McManis Family Vineyards, a medium-bodied Pinot with raspberry aromas and bright red cherry flavors that will pair well with salmon or poultry dishes. Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy”
Regularly: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Charles Smith 2014 Velvet Devil Merlot, Washington State (Andres)
As the name implies, this wine is velvety smooth; dense with dark fruits, cedar, pipe tobacco and earth, this will work nicely with roasted pork tenderloin.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Domaine de Creve Coeur 2014 Sablet, Rhone, France (Pat Darr)
Organically farmed 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre make up this delightful Rhone Red that we tasted and immediately adopted last month. Winemaker Pablo Hocht (who works at Domaine St Cosme while he’s been establishing his own operation) knows the area well as he was born in stone house (Creve Coeur) near the village of Sablet. Sablet is a small village in the heart of northern Provence near the villages of Avignon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape but much less known! This wine boasts copious dark fruit flavors with a tremendously pleasing earthy element, and would pair nicely with game dishes, mushrooms, or duck.
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Far Eastern Shore Winery “Silver Swan”, Maryland (Tim)
Similar to a traditional ice wine, this Riesling based dessert wine bursts with apple/honey flavors and a touch of vanilla. Excellent with cheesecake, flan, crème brulee, or poured over ice cream! 12% ABV, 6% residual sugar.
Regular Price: $27.99
Mills Club: $25.19
Case Price: $22.39
