Taste our current favorites for the month of April! We’ll sample six wines on Saturday and six other wines on Sunday that represent great value for the price and work with seasonally available foods! Save 10% on purchases, or put together a mixed case of all of the wines for a 20% discount! This is a complimentary tasting, no reservations required.
WINES TO TASTE SATURDAY 2-6pm
RivaRose Brut Sparkling Rose, Provence, France (Carolyn)
Notes of strawberries and grapefruit accent this dry Sparkling Rose from Provence, which will make an excellent aperitif or will pair nicely with salads, seafoods, and pasta dishes with cream sauce.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Girasole 2013 Pinot Blanc, Mendocino, California (Pat D.)
Made from 100% estate grown certified organic grapes, this wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel, allowing green apple and ripe pear flavors to shine through. Dry with vibrant fruit and crisp acidity, this Pinot Blanc will pair wonderfully with quiche or omelettes, ham and cheese sandwiches, pastas and risottos.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Chateau Mukhrani 2014 Rkatsiteli, Kartli, Republic of Georgia (Jeremy)
Mukhrani is the name of a beautiful Georgian village, and the name translates to “decorated with oak trees”. Ancient Georgian peoples are known to have been the earliest winemaking culture, with proof of grape cultivation and domestication starting about 7000 years ago. Made from 100% Rkatsiteli grapes grown in the Kartli region, this crisp, dry white bursts with citrus and melon aromas and flavors and a prominent minerality. Great to pair with fish or poultry dishes.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
Relic Wine Cellars “The Archive” 2013 Pinot Noir, California (Pat H.)
Winemaker Michael Hirby stopped by Mills to taste us on his amazing line of small production hand-made wines. We thought the Archive presented a particularly good value. Aromas of dark cherry, bacon fat, white pepper, underbrush and exotic, oak-inspired spice with a lithe, supple texture and elegant finish. Only 220 cases produced!
Regular Price: $39.99
Special Sale Price: $31.99
Buenas! 2013 Tempranillo, Spain (Pat D.)
Buenas! Is a greeting used in Spain as friends gather to enjoy each others company, and why not drink a fun Spanish red with your friends? This wine displays rich, black cherry aromas and lush flavors of plum and spice on the palate with subtle vanilla notes from 3 months oak aging. Medium bodied with balanced acidity, this will pair wonderfully with tacos, pizza and other casual fare.
Regular Price: $12.99
Special Sale Price: $10.39
Tensley 2014 Syrah, Santa Barbara County, California (Jen & Jerry)
We said “Wow”! when we tasted this wine recently and had to have it on our shelves. This rewarding wine was rated 92pts Robert Parker, this Syrah is a “sexy, sweetly fruited and voluptuous Syrah that offers up a rockin’ bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, violets and pepper.” Pair with a big hearty meal or enjoy by a cool spring evening bonfire!
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club Price: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
WINES TASTED SUNDAY 1-4pm
Evolucio 2013 Furmint, Tokaji, Hungary (Jen & Jerry)
“Furmint” is derived from the French word “froment” for the wheat-gold color of the wine it produces. Aromas of honey crisp apple, peach, and honeysuckle preceide hazelnut cream and orchard fruit. There is just a touch of sweetness which is nicely balanced by the acidity and minerality. Try with goat cheese, spicy curry or Thai foods. So refreshing!
Regular Price: $14.99
Special Sale Price: $11.99
Les Charmes Macon-Lugny 2014, Burgundy, France (Carolyn)
Usher in spring with this charming yet affordable white Burgundy, with citrus, peach and apricot aromatics, a touch of spice and nice balanced acidity. Try with a nice crab cake or chicken dish.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
La Salette 2014 Cotes de Gascogne White, France (Pat H.)
Try this fresh, clean and lively white with intense exotic fruit aromas. A blend of Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Gros Manseng, its delicate flavors of citrus fruit nicely compliment grilled fish, shellfish and a wide variety of appetizers.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Mas Carlot 2015 Rose, France (Tim)
A Mills’ perennial favorite, Robert Kacher imported Mas Carlot rose is comprised of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Fresh with rose petal, wild strawberry, cherry flavors and good minerality, this medium bodied wine can be paired with tapas, barbecue and grilled chicken.
Regular Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
Louis Jadot 2014 Beaujolais Villages, France (Andres)
A great summertime wine from hallmark Burgundy producer Louis Jadot, this light red made from the Gamay grape is slightly spicy with a touch of pepper, licorice, and a touch of flowers. Nice tannins and acidity make it a lovely pairing with Charcuterie, grilled foods and cheeses.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Lavau 2013 Gigondas, Rhone, France (Tim)
Lavau was rated 91pts by Wine Spectator and made their Top 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2015 List, “Bright and racy in feel, with high-pitched red currant, cherry and raspberry coulis notes, laced with violet, white pepper and chalk details.” This is a nice big impressive wine that can stand up to hearty grilled steaks.
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price $19.99
Taste our current favorites for the month of April! We’ll sample six wines on Saturday and six other wines on Sunday that represent great value for the price and work with seasonally available foods! Save 10% on purchases, or put together a mixed case of all of the wines for a 20% discount! This is a complimentary tasting, no reservations required.
WINES TASTED SUNDAY 1-4pm
Evolucio 2013 Furmint, Tokaji, Hungary (Jen & Jerry)
“Furmint” is derived from the French word “froment” for the wheat-gold color of the wine it produces. Aromas of honey crisp apple, peach, and honeysuckle preceide hazelnut cream and orchard fruit. There is just a touch of sweetness which is nicely balanced by the acidity and minerality. Try with goat cheese, spicy curry or Thai foods. So refreshing!
Regular Price: $14.99
Special Sale Price: $11.99
Les Charmes Macon-Lugny 2014, Burgundy, France (Carolyn)
Usher in spring with this charming yet affordable white Burgundy, with citrus, peach and apricot aromatics, a touch of spice and nice balanced acidity. Try with a nice crab cake or chicken dish.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
La Salette 2014 Cotes de Gascogne White, France (Pat H.)
Try this fresh, clean and lively white with intense exotic fruit aromas. A blend of Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Gros Manseng, its delicate flavors of citrus fruit nicely compliment grilled fish, shellfish and a wide variety of appetizers.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Mas Carlot 2015 Rose, France (Tim)
A Mills’ perennial favorite, Robert Kacher imported Mas Carlot rose is comprised of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Fresh with rose petal, wild strawberry, cherry flavors and good minerality, this medium bodied wine can be paired with tapas, barbecue and grilled chicken.
Regular Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
Louis Jadot 2014 Beaujolais Villages, France (Andres)
A great summertime wine from hallmark Burgundy producer Louis Jadot, this light red made from the Gamay grape is slightly spicy with a touch of pepper, licorice, and a touch of flowers. Nice tannins and acidity make it a lovely pairing with Charcuterie, grilled foods and cheeses.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Lavau 2013 Gigondas, Rhone, France (Tim)
Lavau was rated 91pts by Wine Spectator and made their Top 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2015 List, “Bright and racy in feel, with high-pitched red currant, cherry and raspberry coulis notes, laced with violet, white pepper and chalk details.” This is a nice big impressive wine that can stand up to hearty grilled steaks.
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price $19.99