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.”
(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
(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!