Bordeaux Wine Dinner
Please join us for a unique opportunity to taste fine Bordeaux presented by special guest speaker Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, paired with a menu designed and prepared by Ken’s Creative Kitchen in the elegant setting of the Brice House in Historic Annapolis.
Thursday, April 30th, 6:45-9:00pm
Brice House, 42 East Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Guest Speaker Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®
Reception while guests arrive
Bailly Lapierre Brut Crémant de Bourgogne
Chateau Ducasse 2013 Bordeaux Blanc served with:
Oysters, Shrimp and Lobster; Shellfish Veloute, Vol au Vent
2010 Chateau des Landes “Cuvée Prestige” Lussac-St.-Emilion
and
2010 Clos des Menuts L’Excellence St.-Emilion Grand Cru served with:
Warm Mushroom Salad; Baby Arugula, Italian Prosciutto Ham and Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sherry Vinaigratte Dressing
2005 Chateau Destieux St.-Emilion Grand Cru
and
2003 Chateau Marojallia Margaux served with:
Tenderloin of Beef Au Poivre; Veal Stock-Brandy Cream Sauce, Dauphniose Potato Medallion, Warm Bundle of Asparagus with Leek Ribbon, Fresh Thyme
2001 Chateau Guiraud 1er Cru Sauternes served with:
Imported Cheese Presentation; Roquefort, Camembert, Mimolette Pears, Toasted Walnuts and Fig Jam, St. Germaine Baguettes
Ticket cost is $149.99 per person inclusive of tax. Call 410-263-2888 or email jen@millswine.com to secure a reservation.
SATURDAY Tasting
2014 St. Urbans-Hof Urban Riesling Qba, Mosel, Germany (Ingrid)
We enjoyed meeting winemaker Nik Weis and tasting through his excellent wines a few weeks ago-this Urban Riesling stood out as a tremendous value. Characterized by a complex, smoky and floral nose and a juicy, fruity elegant mouthfeel, this Riesling finishes off dry and crisp. Excellent with cheese, shellfish, spicy Thai food, or salty dishes such as ham or pork.
Reg. Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2013 Bonterra Chardonnay (Mike)
A rich, creamy Chardonnay made from organic fruit in Mendocino County. Enjoy honey, lightly toasted almonds on the nose with flavors of green apples, pears and citrus. This would pair well with crabs, lobster, or salmon!
Reg. Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
2012 Purcari 1827 Rara Negra, Moldova (Mike)
100% indigenous varietal Rara Neagra goes into this full bodied, velvety red with notes of dried fruit and vanilla and a wonderfully long finish. This drinks like a very well-made Pinot Noir.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Special Sale Price: $15.99
Concha y Toro 2012 Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Chile (Tim)
Aromas of dark plum, chocolate, and hints of coffee and toasty oak on the nose with dark plum and spice on the palate characterize this dry red wine from Chile. Vina Concha y Toro was founded in 1883, and is one of Latin America’s leading producers. Their top of the range wines Don Melchor and Almaviva frequently land on top 100 lists of Wine Spectator and earn very high marks from major rating authorities.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Bodegas Volver 2012 Tarima Monastrell Organic, Alicante, Spain (Tim)
A new organic selection for Mills, rated 90pts Robert Parker, “abundant blueberry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with a hint of crushed chalk. Medium to full bodied with amazing concentration, this big, savory, mouthfilling wine should drink nicely for 5-6 years.” Pair this bargain wine with grilled meats or stew. This would be a great wine to serve for a crowd with the Cuban dish “Ropa Vieja”, a stewed, shredded beef dish served over rice or on tortillas.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2010 Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz, Australia (Ryan)
Rated 92pts Robert Parker, “lovely, expressive, blueberry, black raspberry and black cherry notes highlighted by violets, toast, cinnamon stick and a touch of mulberries. Full-bodied and rich, the concentrated fruit is framed by medium levels of rounded tannins, crisp acid and a long, classically-styled finish. Drink thru 2020+”. Great with grilled foods!
Reg. Price: $34.99
Mills Club Price: $31.49
Case Price: $27.99
SUNDAY Tasting
NV Bailly Lapierre Brut Cremant de Borgogne (Jen & Jerry)
Cremants are simply French sparkling wines made in areas outside of the Champagne region- they are made using the same method as Champagne, and sometimes with different varietals. This is a delicious, complex sparkling wine from the village of Bailly in Burgundy, France made from the Pinot Noir grape. At just a fraction of the price of Champagne, this presents an excellent value! Delicate, long-lasting bubbles and a fine streak of minerality characterize this wine. The pleasant acidity makes it pair perfectly with cheese, fried foods or dishes with creamy sauces.
Reg. Price: $29.99
Mills Club Price: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Santola Vinho Verde, Portugal (Jeremy)
This is made in the Vinho Verde region of Portugal from Loureiro and Pederna grapes in mostly granite soil. The result is super refreshing, crisp wine with low alcohol and a slight effervescence. Try with clams, sardines, crabcakes or perfect to serve guests with a big batch of Cioppino seafood stew!
Reg. Price: $9.99
Mills Club Price: $8.99
Case Price: $7.99
2014 Domaine Les Grands Bois Viognier, Rhone, France (Pat)
100% Viognier farmed organically in chalky clay soil by Marc and Mireille Besnardeau. The yields are very low, making this wine very concentrated and packed with character. This is a sophisticated, floral wine with fantastic minerality and depth. Delicious with cheese, fish, chicken or pork!
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2014 Domaine Bellevue Touraine Rose, Loire Valley, France (Ryan)
A delicious, dry rose chock full of raspberry and cherry flavors from a family owned estate in the Loire Valley. Made from Cab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Noir, Gamay and Cot, this a great pairing with spicy foods. The Washington Post recently rated this “excellent”.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2012 La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino de Scansano, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
This is a blend of Morellino (the name for Sangiovese in Maremma), 5% syrah, 5% Alicante, 3% Cillegiolo and 2% Colorino. Juicy dark fruit mingles with spice and licorice on the palate. Drink with pizza or tomato based pasta dishes!
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2011 Mas Martinet Bru Priorat, Catalunya, Spain (Pat)
Winemaker Sara Parez sources biodynamically farmed grapes for this wine from a single hillside vineyard facing Montsant-fermented in oak vats and aged in French oak for 17months, this wine is non-filtered. The blend is 60% Garnacha (Black and Hairy), 25% Syrah, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, making for a big, bold, delicious, yet balanced “wow” wine. One of the top producers in Spain, this is imported by the highly selective Weygandt-Metzler. Pair with grilled meats.
Reg. Price: $34.99
Mills Club Price: $31.49
Case Price: $27.99
Taste our favorite wines for the month of May, we’ll sample 6 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday that we feel represent great value for the price and that pair well with seasonally available foods.
Try beers from Petrus, Silly, and Monk’s Cafe and learn to love sour!
Explore some fabulous dry Roses from California, Sparkling wine and a luscious red wine from Cline. Something for every Mom! Enjoy 10% discount on the wines and complimentary gift wrapping if you choose to purchase. This is a complimentary tasting, no reservations required.
Fess Parker is famous for brilliant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir-this is a wonderful opportunity to stop by and taste their wonderful wines and meet a member of the Fess Parker team!
