Try excellent French single malt Whiskeys by Brenne. This is a complimentary tasting, enjoy a 10% discount if you decide to purchase.
Become reacquainted with some old favorite Samuel Smith beers, and some new arrivals like the Yorkshire Stingo!
Try our selections for the month of March, our current favorites that represent great value for the price and selected to pair with seasonal foods. Taste six on Saturday and the other six on Sunday!
WINES TO TASTE SATURDAY 2-6pm
Boet Le Roux 2016 Old Vines Colombard, Swartland, South Africa (Jen and Jerry)
If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc but are considering trying something new, consider this Columbard! Colombard is a relatively rare varietal, most popularly used in making Cognac. Originating in France, it is made into white wine in Gascogne but it is also cultivated in California, South Africa, and Australia. Characterized by crisp citrus fruit flavors, good acidity and a zesty, refreshing finish, this would be excellent with a cheese plate or fried chicken with mashed potatoes.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Masseria Felicia Anthologia 2013 Falanghina IGT, Salerno, Italy (Geoff)
Masseria Felicia is uniquely situated within Campania on volcanic soil comprised of grey tufa, pumice and volcanic ash, located 10km from the sea. Falanghina is the grape, an ancient Campanian varietal. Bright with tropical fruit and citrus aromas, this also provides grapefruit, lemon zest, and nervy minerality on the palate. Try with linguine with alfredo sauce, or Caesar salad.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Commanderie de la Bargemone 2016 Rose, Provence, France (Tim)
A dry rose is the perfect compliment to Easter dinners of poultry or ham. This version is made from a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Rolle, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Counoise and 5% Carignan. Featuring wild strawberry and red currant aromas, this is filled with red fruit flavor components but is bone dry. Rated 91pts by Wine Enthusiast and “Editors’ Choice”. The Bargemone estate dates back to the 13th century when it was occupied by the Knights Templar.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Philippe Milan et Fils Cote Chalonnaise Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, France (Jess)
The search for affordable Burgundy Pinot Noir continues, and we uncovered this little gem during a recent tasting. The estate is located in the hamlet of Valotte in Chassey-Le-Camp, and they only export roughly 10% of their production. We were impressed by the finesse of this light-bodied red, highly aromatic and featuring a long finish with loads of cherry fruit notes. This would pair well with salmon or roasted poultry!
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Aivalis 2015 Nemea, Greece (Geoff)
Christos Aivalis (fifth generation winemaker) is at the helm of the winery, which is located outside the village of Petri. The grape is Agiorgitiko, aged 14 months in neutral oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Christos adheres to organic principles, and his grapes are dry-farmed and he only uses natural fertilizer if any at all. This is a bold, full-bodied wine, featuring black plum and blackberry notes, a hint of herb and an underlying pleasing earthiness. Great structure and acidity demand pairing with lamb or roasted or grilled red meats.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Pascual Toso 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina (Jen & Jerry)
There’s much more to Argentina than Malbec! We found this Cabernet Sauvignon to be a great value, brimming with blackberry, plum, and licorice with delightful vanilla oak notes. Pair with grilled steaks.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
WINES TASTED SUNDAY 1-4pm
NonVintage Juve & Camps Brut Nature Cava, Spain (Andres)
The 40th Anniversary Cuvee celebrates the first commercial release of the Juve Family private cava into the market. Made from indigenous grapes Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello, this is a zero dosage Cava, with palate cleansing acidity and bubbles, making it a wonderful food pairing with everything from spicy seafood dishes to Iberico ham. Ripe white peaches, toasted baguette, and hints of lemon, apricot and green apple are delightful! 1.4g/L residual sugar.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Noble Vines 2016 446 Chardonnay, Monterey, California (Jess)
Superb value on a Monterey Chardonnay! Granny smith apples, pears, melons, and lemon flavors are wrapped up with a creamy buttery texture concluding with a long finish. The number 446 represents the Chardonnay clone #4 Martini and the block where it’s grown, #46 of San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey.
Regular Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2016 Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York (Aron)
Oft heralded Dr Konstantin Frank delivers again with this vibrant Riesling, featuring crisp acidity, Keuka Lake minerality, and lemon, green apple and floral notes. Dr. Konstantin Frank is widely credited with giving the Finger Lakes and New York credibility in the wine World. This would be excellent with seafood dishes and especially ceviche or oysters.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Impero Collection 2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy (Tim)
Abruzzo is a region in Southern Italy where the grape Montepulciano is grown (not to be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is Sangiovese grown in Tuscany!). Montepulciano is an easy drinking red, dry and not overly tannic with bright berry notes. This is the ideal weeknight wine to pair with simple Italian meals; spaghetti and meatballs, pizza or lasagna.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Clos des Lune “La Petite Lune” 2015 Rouge, Bordeaux, France (Pat D.)
2015 was a banner vintage year in Bordeaux! This wine is from Clos des Lunes, the second winery of the famed Domaine de Chevalier. Mostly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this displays lovely red and black currant fruit, grounded by slate and lead pencil notes. A classic Bordeaux to pair with lamb.
Regular Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Menhir Salento 2015 Filo IGT Salento, Italy (Pat D.)
We love this winery from Puglia, the heel of the boot, and this is our third wine from them. This stunningly delicious wine is 100% Negroamaro which spent 12 months in barrel, and features intense aromatics and full bodied flavors of blackberry, licorice, dark chocolate covered cherries and leather. Try with aged or blue cheeses, or lamb, or even dark chocolate. Be careful, 15.5% alcohol!
Regular Price: $31.99
Mills Club Price: $28.79
Case Price: $25.59
WINES TASTED SUNDAY 1-4pm
NonVintage Juve & Camps Brut Nature Cava, Spain (Andres)
The 40th Anniversary Cuvee celebrates the first commercial release of the Juve Family private cava into the market. Made from indigenous grapes Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello, this is a zero dosage Cava, with palate cleansing acidity and bubbles, making it a wonderful food pairing with everything from spicy seafood dishes to Iberico ham. Ripe white peaches, toasted baguette, and hints of lemon, apricot and green apple are delightful! 1.4g/L residual sugar.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Noble Vines 2016 446 Chardonnay, Monterey, California (Jess)
Superb value on a Monterey Chardonnay! Granny smith apples, pears, melons, and lemon flavors are wrapped up with a creamy buttery texture concluding with a long finish. The number 446 represents the Chardonnay clone #4 Martini and the block where it’s grown, #46 of San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey.
Regular Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2016 Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York (Aron)
Oft heralded Dr Konstantin Frank delivers again with this vibrant Riesling, featuring crisp acidity, Keuka Lake minerality, and lemon, green apple and floral notes. Dr. Konstantin Frank is widely credited with giving the Finger Lakes and New York credibility in the wine World. This would be excellent with seafood dishes and especially ceviche or oysters.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Impero Collection 2016 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy (Tim)
Abruzzo is a region in Southern Italy where the grape Montepulciano is grown (not to be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is Sangiovese grown in Tuscany!). Montepulciano is an easy drinking red, dry and not overly tannic with bright berry notes. This is the ideal weeknight wine to pair with simple Italian meals; spaghetti and meatballs, pizza or lasagna.
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Clos des Lune “La Petite Lune” 2015 Rouge, Bordeaux, France (Pat D.)
2015 was a banner vintage year in Bordeaux! This wine is from Clos des Lunes, the second winery of the famed Domaine de Chevalier. Mostly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this displays lovely red and black currant fruit, grounded by slate and lead pencil notes. A classic Bordeaux to pair with lamb.
Regular Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Menhir Salento 2015 Filo IGT Salento, Italy (Pat D.)
We love this winery from Puglia, the heel of the boot, and this is our third wine from them. This stunningly delicious wine is 100% Negroamaro which spent 12 months in barrel, and features intense aromatics and full bodied flavors of blackberry, licorice, dark chocolate covered cherries and leather. Try with aged or blue cheeses, or lamb, or even dark chocolate. Be careful, 15.5% alcohol!
Regular Price: $31.99
Mills Club Price: $28.79
Case Price: $25.59
Try great local beers by Maryland-based Calvert Brewing, including new release Mortal DIPA. Save 15% if you decide to purchase from this complimentary tasting!
