Come help us kick off the first of three, consecutive Saturday tastings featuring wines relevant to Thanksgiving holiday entertaining. This Saturday, we will explore the world of white Riesling wines: dry, off-dry, and dessert Rieslings, including two from New Zealand that are superb. These different styles pair well with Thanksgiving Turkey, appetizers, and a range of desserts, especially apple, pumpkin, and other fruit-based pastries. On the red wine side, we will have open Pinot Noir wines from France and Argentina that are especially nice with Thanksgiving turkey!
Riesling Wines:
2012 Domain Jean-Luc Mader Riesling, Alsace, France
Reg. Price $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2012 Weingut Schloss Saarstein Riesling, Mosel, Germany
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2012 Forrest Estate “The Doctors” Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand
Reg. Price: $21.99
Mills Club Price: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Winery Tasting Notes: “Wow it’s like biting into a deliciously crisp Granny Smith apple, licking lime sherbet and eating your first of the season Central Otago apricot, all at one time! The 2012 Doctors’ Riesling is simply stunning, oh so easy to drink and at a modest 8.5% alcohol; who feels guilty having a second glass? It’s firmly established as New Zealand’s favorite Riesling; outselling any of our other, very fine, Rieslings ten to one. So chill a bottle and see for yourself what thousands of Kiwis are enjoying!”
89 points, Wine Spectator: “Features tangy overtones to the ripe peach, melon and pear flavors set on a smooth and fleshy body, showing a good balance of ripeness and acidity, with a Key lime pie finish.”
2011 Forrest Estate Botrytised Sweet Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand (375 ml bottle)
Reg. Price: $26.99
Mills Club Price: $24.29
Case Price: $21.59
Pinot Noir Wines:
2009 Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion Bourgogne Rouge « La Croix Blanche » Vielles Vignes, Burgundy , France
Reg Price : $23.99
Mills Club Price: $21.59
Case Price: $19.19
“Beautiful dark ruby. The nose reveals aromas of red fruit (cherry), evolving towards notes of aging undergrowth. The palate is elegant, sleek with good balance, tannins and a long finish. A bottle that can be drunk young enough to enjoy the fruit or after a few years to be more mature….”
2010 Las Perdices Pinot Noir Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
“Aromas of red and black fruits like cherry, strawberry, raspberry, morello cherry and red currant, tinged with elegant oak notes. On the palate it is delicate and smooth; the oak adds notes of vanilla and smokiness. Perfect with game, white meats, pastas with cream sauce and fish.”
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Mills is teaming with Ken’s Creative Kitchen to host the second in a series of Wine Dinner experiences. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 from 7-10pm. Special guest Mr. Gus Kalaris, owner of Constantine Wines and creator of Axios wines and Kalaris Estate Wines, will be presenting an excellent variety of wines from his portfolio, representing the journey from his Greek American roots to his success in winemaking in California. Ken Upton created a four-course Greek inspired menu to pair with the seven featured wines.
The price is $125 per person. Call 410-263-2888 for reservations.
Contact us for a suggested list of corporate gifting options.
Try a Pumpkin Ale and an Amber Ale from Ocean City, Maryland’s finest and freshest brewery!
Vintage Sparkling Wine
2009 Hansen Lauer Riesling Brut (Sekt), Mosel Valley, Germany: 100% Riesling
– Wine Enthusiast (February 2014), 91 pts + Editor’s Choice
– Wine & Spirits Magazine (December 2013), 90 pts + BEST BUY
“Production techniques: the Sekt is bottle fermented, stayed on the lees for 12 months, thus giving it very fine bubbles along with a very nice fruit and minerality. The total production is around 110 cases annually. The vineyard sites are Bernkasteler Graben, Bernkasteler Badstube, Bernkasteler Bratenhöfchen, Graacher Himmelreich.”
Light Red Wine
2013 Domaine du Carra Beaujolais Villages Nouveau, Beaujolais, France
“Just barely three weeks old, this fresh fruity red from the granite hills of Beaujolais comes entirely from Gamay grapes. Beaujolais Nouveau day is November 21th this year and is a celebration of harvest and a festive event. This bistro style wine should be consumed in copious quantities in the first full year of its life.”
Dry White Wine with Turkey Dinner
Wolfberger Edelzwicker, Alsace, France (1 liter bottle): a blend of 40 % Pinot Blanc, 30% Riesling, 15% Gewurztraminer and 15 % Muscat.
“Each grape variety is harvested individually in early or mid-October on the most suitable date for each vineyard. Edelzwicker has a nose of grilled almonds and walnuts, with a light floral hint following. The first sip shows its true character: fresh and lemony with vegetal, herbaceous flavor. It is round and easy drinking, not overpowering and finishes clean. It is a good companion for food without ever dominating it.”
Off-Dry White Wine with Dessert (or with the main Turkey Dinner!)
2011 Erbach Riesling Rheinghau, Germany (1 liter bottle)
“Round and refreshing wine with light touches of lemon and lime on the nose. Slightly sweet mouthfeel, with juicy and fruity flavors.”
Non-Vintage (N.V.) Port Wines
N.V. Romariz Fine Ruby Port (750ml bottle)
“Ruby port (made from the grapes Toriga Francesca, Toriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Barrocca, and Tinto Cao) is a bright, deep red-colored wine….. Fruit and pepper character, well balanced, and ample body. You should expect your glass to be brimming with red cherry and fresh plum flavors……”
N.V. Romariz 10 year old Tawny Port (750ml bottle)
“Fragrant nose, velvety nutty flavors, rich dried fruit characteristics, powerful, and heady tawny.”
Enjoy Small Business Saturday at MIlls with a complimentary wine tasting from 2-6pm, and enjoy 10% discounts on the tasting wines. Also, stock up your bar for the holidays with 20% off all Vodka. Don’t forget American Express is sponsoring Small Business Saturday. Register your American Express Card at https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/ and get a $10 statement credit when you make a $10 purchase or more at a qualifying small business location (like Mills!) on Nov. 30.