Saturday Staff Pick Wines
NV Nicolas Maillart “Marie Hanze” Champagne, France (Jen & Jerry)
The Maillart family can trace their vine growing roots to 1753. They farm organically and use photovoltaic energy panels to dramatically reduce their carbon footprint. This blend of 60% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay earned 91 points Wine Spectator. We tasted this last month and loved the toasty, baked apple, bread dough nose and flavors.
Reg. Price: $39.99
Mills Club Price: $35.99
Case Price: $31.99
2013 Domaine D’en Segur Rose, Southwest France (Mike)
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Syrah, a dry, fresh, fruit forward wine with aromas of violets and strawberries. Serve with pizza, seafood dishes, and spicy foods.
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2012 Segrel Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain (Jen and Jerry)
We love this aromatic, dry and relatively full bodied white wine with ripe citrus and stone flavors. Great with pork, rich fish such as salmon and tuna or shellfish.
Reg. Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
2010 Burgo Viejo Rioja, Spain (Tim)
This wine is an excellent recent addition to our $10 wine rack, a super value that earned 90 pts from Steven Tanzer of International Wine Cellar, “Bright ruby-red. Fragrant aromas of cherry, pipe tobacco and vanilla, with a smoky overtone. Smoky and sweet on the palate, offering broad dark fruit flavors and a touch of coconut. Finishes juicy and long, with sneaky tannins and lingering sweetness.”
Reg. Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
2012 Malojer Gummerhof Lagrein Gries, Alto Adige, Italy (Pat)
The Lagrein (rhymes with “wine”) grape is grown almost exclusively in the northernmost Alto Adige region of Italy, and is more Austrian than Italian in influence-the terroir is mountain/ alpine microclimate and this region was part of Austria prior to WWI. We were impressed by the bright cherry flavor and linear nature of this delicious wine-pair it with smoked or cured ham, beef or game stews, polenta, mushrooms or root vegetables- it also elevates pork-try with chops, tenderloin or shoulder.
Reg. Price: $23.99
Mills Club Price: $21.59
Case Price: $19.19
2012 Fairview Wines “Barista” Pinotage, Paarl, South Africa (Ryan)
A burst of intense, rich coffee and chocolate aromas followed by rich, dark roasted coffee, mocha, mulberry, plum and blackberry flavors with vanilla throughout. Great grilling wine-enjoy with smoked or barbecued meats.
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Sunday Staff Pick Wines
2012 Corvidae “Ravenna” Riesling, Yakima Valley, Washington (Ingrid)
Stone fruits, gingersnap and honey show through on this beautifully balanced wine which was fermented in stainless steel. Brightly aromatic, 2.5% residual sugar gives this wine beautiful texture and a crisp finish. The label is a linocut that depicts St. Benedict’s Raven. According to legend, a raven would bring the 6th Century monk food during his time as a hermit in the mountains near Subiaco, Italy.
Reg. Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
2013 Mas Carlot Rose, Costieres De Nimes, France (Pat)
50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre;, this delicious Rose from the Rhone Valley has a fruity floral nose with aromas of currants, strawberries and rose petals. The rich and fleshy mid palate leads to a juicy, fresh finish. A great spring and summertime Rose!
Reg. Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2013 Norton Torrontes, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina (Ryan)
A light dry, refreshing white wine perfect for summertime! Expect floral aromatics and a hint of peach on the palate. Try with white fish.
Reg. Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
2012 McManis Pinot Noir, California (Tim)
This is a Wine Enthusiast rated “Best Buy” and a Mills favorite at this price point. Smooth, easy drinking with cherry and vanilla flavors characterize this delicious wine. Drink with roast chicken or turkey burgers.
Reg. Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
2011 Clos du Serres Terrasses du Larzac “La Blaca”, Languedoc, France (Mike)
A very well made blend of 75% Syrah, 15% Grenache, and 10% Carignan from a tiny appellation in Coteaux de Languedoc. Earned 92 pts Robert Parker, “Fabulous notes of blueberry, violets, spice box and liquid flowers. Medium to full bodied and exceedingly silky and pure on the palate, it has a knockout texture, fine tannin, and a terrific finish. Drink 2014-2021. “La Blaca” means “White Oak.”
Reg. Price: $23.99
Mills Club Price: $21.59
Case Price: $19.19
Malvasia di Casorzo Dolce, Piedmont, Italy (Ingrid)
A delicious sweet red wine with nice round fruit (cherries, strawberries) and balanced acidity from Asti in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy made from the grape Malvasia Nera. This makes a delicious pairing with dark chocolate desserts or a cheese plate.
Reg. Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Mills is hosting a “Welcome Families” Wine Tasting in celebration of Commissioning Week, in concert with the USNA Maryland Parents’ Club who will be distributing their First Salute Coins!
Saturday:
NV Bohigas Brut Reserva Cava, Spain (Matt)
An excellent value alternative to French Champagne! Made from a blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo, and Parellada and planted in clay/limestone soils, this sparkling earned 90pts from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “Lemon/lime, crushed rock and white currant notes are present in this crisp, elegant, refreshing, zesty dry sparkler. Hints of wheat thins and brioche add complexity. Enjoy this medium bodied offering over the next 1-2 years.”
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2012 Harmony Vineyards Rose, Maryland (Pat)
A delicious dry Rose from Harmony Vineyards located in Northern Baltimore County- only 70 cases were made- Mills is the exclusive retailer to sell this wine! This Rose is similar to those from South of France; dry, medium bodied and exhibiting wonderful strawberry and cherry flavors.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2013 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Australia (Jen and Jerry)
Try this wonderful Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend from the Margaret River of Australia. From the winemaker, “Aromas of lychee, lime, grapefruit, honeysuckle, blackcurrant and wet stone. On the palate, juicy, clean and fresh, with balanced rich fruit flavors of lime, passionfruit and honeysuckle. Creamy texture and a long, elegant finish.”
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2012 Domaine Laurent Martray Combiaty Brouilly VV, Beaujolais, France (Mike)
100% Gamay; medium bodied and brimming with bright red berry notes and spiciness, this is a forward and easy drinking wine that has great character and complexity! Laurent Martray is a young, talented winemaker who owns a vineyard in the tiny hamlet of Combiaty in the heart of the Brouilly region of Beaujolais. The unique terroir or granite and volcanic blue stone gives great character and structure. The grapes are from 40 year old vines “VV” and aging takes place in large oak foudres with no filtration.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2010 Alain Jaume Lirac Roquedon, Rhone, France (Pat)
A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 10% Carignan, this wine displays an inky color, a nose of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit and spices. On the palate, a solid direct beam of dark licorice, plum sauce and fruitcake with ample toast on the juicy fleshy finish. A delicious and rewarding red!
Reg. Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
2011 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz, Australia (Tim)
A perfect big red to match with grilled foods, this Shiraz earned 89 points Robert Parker, “Lovely and intense ripe black fruit and blueberry preserves on the nose with hints of violets, chocolate, pepper and vanilla. Medium to full bodied and generously fruited in the mouth, it has a good backbone of medium level rounded tannins and lively acidity, finishing long.
Reg. Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39