SATURDAY Tasting
2013 Lapostolle Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Chile (Ryan)
A light and crisp Sauvignon Blanc, with a tropical nose of ripe pineapple and bananas, sweet citrus and lemon grass. Try with salads or poached fish.
Reg. Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2013 Novellum Chardonnay, Languedoc-Roussillon, France (Pat)
A beautiful Chardonnay from Southern France considered by many to be one of the best Chardonnay values on the US Market. Because it is unoaked, it pairs deliciously with a wide variety of foods. This wine earned 92pts from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “Novellum is a crazy value that needs to be tasted to be believed. This Cotes Catalanes is aged three months in a combination of Burgundy barrels and stainless steel. Exotic and perfumed, with ample white peach, crème, brioche, and subtle nuttiness, it flows onto the palate with a medium to full-bodied, layered and beautifully detailed texture that shows bright acidity and fantastic purity of fruit. An incredible effort that has both richness and freshness, it should continue to thrill for another handful of years.”
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2012 Cave de Lugny Macon-Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay, Burgundy, France (Jen & Jerry)
A great example of affordable Burgundy Chardonnay! Rated 90pts by The Wine Advocate, “The 2012 Macon Lugny Les Charmes comes from 40 year old vines on chalky soil. It has an attractive bouquet of apple-blossom and lime flower that is very well defined and expressive with hints of Alpine stream and a touch of almond in the background. The palate is well-balanced with tangerine and orange zest on the entry, leading to some attractive honey notes toward the rounded, generous finish…” Try with roast chicken or lobster.
Reg. Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
2012 Borsao “Tres Picos” Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain (Ryan)
A beautiful hand harvested 100% Grenache rated 92pts by Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “Full bodied beauty with loads of strawberry and black cherry fruit, hints of lavender and crushed rocks, sweet tannin and a broad, savory mouthfeel.” You will love the abundant berry flavors and spicy seductive finish!
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2013 Apothic Dark Red Blend, California (Tim)
This is a limited edition blend by Apothic, a great alternative for those (and there are many) who love the Apothic Red. Enjoy jammy flavors of blueberry, blackberry and dark chocolate; a rich and smooth mouthfeel with layers of texture. No dryness on the finish, this is a smooth and supple wine.
Reg. Price: $13.99
Mills Club Price: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
2010 Kilikanoon “Killerman’s Run” Shiraz Grenache Blend, South Australia (Mike)
This is a Rhone Style Red Blend from South Australia, and one of my favorite Australian producers- a boutique Clare Valley winery! Rated 90pts by Wine Enthusiast, this wine boasts “subtle toast and vanilla shadings accent dark chocolate and plum notes, and the wine is full bodied and sturdy without being tough. Finally ending in a soft flurry of dusty tannin. Drink now-2018.” Try with lamb chops with garlic and rosemary.
Reg. Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
SUNDAY Tasting
NV Bordeleau Blanc De Blancs Sparkling, Maryland (Ingrid)
A crisp and light 100% Chardonnay sparkling with delicious complex citrus fruits flavors and elegant pin-sized bubbles. A perfect accompaniment to crab cakes or calamari. This joyful sparkling earned a Bronze Medal at the International Eastern Wine Competition. Bordeleau is widely recognized as one of the best wineries in Maryland- Tom Shelton is winemaker and owner and with a hands-on approach has been creating award winning serious wines for years.
Reg. Price: $23.99
Mills Club Price: $21.59
Case Price: $19.19
2013 Chateau Beaubois Cuvee Expression Rose, Rhone, France (Tim)
70% Syrah and 30% Grenache compose this lovely dry yet medium bodied Rose from the Rhone imported by Peter Weygandt. Enjoy the last vestiges of summer with this wine that will pair perfectly with pizza or turkey.
Reg. Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
2013 Loosen Brothers “Dr. L” Riesling, Mosel, Germany (Mike)
This Riesling embodies the elegant and racy style typical of classical Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity with a fine mineral edge, and at this price, a wonderful introduction to German Riesling. Bright fruit and cleansing acidity make this ideal companion for brunch foods- think eggs and hollandaise, waffles or salty ham. And with dinner-try with Asian noodle dishes or anything with a little spice.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2009 Domaine La Casenove La Garrigue, Languedoc-Roussillon, France (Matt)
A great blend of 40% Carignan, 40% Syrah and 20% Grenache. Rated 92pts by Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “notes of cases, blackberries, lavender, licorice, pepper and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and heady, this beauty is capable of drinking well for 5-6 more years.” Pair with roasted meats or well aged cheeses.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2010 Roth Merlot, Alexander Valley, California (Pat)
From the Southern portion of Alexander Valley, Roth’s vineyard is composed of gently rolling hills and volcanic based soils, creating Merlot wines with great intensity, depth and concentration. On the nose this wine displays violet, roses, truffles and earth-on the palate, currant, black cherry, plum, bell pepper, oak and toast. Try with beef bourguignon or roasted chicken.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2009 Colutta Cabernet Sauvignon DOC Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
As the weather starts to turn, we really enjoy more robust wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon with heartier fall dishes. This Cab has a delicately grassy nose with a hint of forest, and on the palate herbs, berries, and vanilla; excellent with red meats, poultry and aged cheeses.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
SUNDAY Tasting
NV Bordeleau Blanc De Blancs Sparkling, Maryland (Ingrid)
A crisp and light 100% Chardonnay sparkling with delicious complex citrus fruits flavors and elegant pin-sized bubbles. A perfect accompaniment to crab cakes or calamari. This joyful sparkling earned a Bronze Medal at the International Eastern Wine Competition. Bordeleau is widely recognized as one of the best wineries in Maryland- Tom Shelton is winemaker and owner and with a hands-on approach has been creating award winning serious wines for years.
Reg. Price: $23.99
Mills Club Price: $21.59
Case Price: $19.19
2013 Chateau Beaubois Cuvee Expression Rose, Rhone, France (Tim)
70% Syrah and 30% Grenache compose this lovely dry yet medium bodied Rose from the Rhone imported by Peter Weygandt. Enjoy the last vestiges of summer with this wine that will pair perfectly with pizza or turkey.
Reg. Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
2013 Loosen Brothers “Dr. L” Riesling, Mosel, Germany (Mike)
This Riesling embodies the elegant and racy style typical of classical Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity with a fine mineral edge, and at this price, a wonderful introduction to German Riesling. Bright fruit and cleansing acidity make this ideal companion for brunch foods- think eggs and hollandaise, waffles or salty ham. And with dinner-try with Asian noodle dishes or anything with a little spice.
Reg. Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2009 Domaine La Casenove La Garrigue, Languedoc-Roussillon, France (Matt)
A great blend of 40% Carignan, 40% Syrah and 20% Grenache. Rated 92pts by Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “notes of cases, blackberries, lavender, licorice, pepper and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and heady, this beauty is capable of drinking well for 5-6 more years.” Pair with roasted meats or well aged cheeses.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2010 Roth Merlot, Alexander Valley, California (Pat)
From the Southern portion of Alexander Valley, Roth’s vineyard is composed of gently rolling hills and volcanic based soils, creating Merlot wines with great intensity, depth and concentration. On the nose this wine displays violet, roses, truffles and earth-on the palate, currant, black cherry, plum, bell pepper, oak and toast. Try with beef bourguignon or roasted chicken.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
2009 Colutta Cabernet Sauvignon DOC Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
As the weather starts to turn, we really enjoy more robust wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon with heartier fall dishes. This Cab has a delicately grassy nose with a hint of forest, and on the palate herbs, berries, and vanilla; excellent with red meats, poultry and aged cheeses.
Reg. Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
This is a wonderful opportunity to try Veuve Clicquot Rose, Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay, and wonderful wines by New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay! Don’t miss the chance to have a complimentary taste of these legendary, standout wines!
WINES TO TASTE SATURDAY 2-6pm
Alois Lageder 2012 Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige, Italy (Jen and Jerry)
We love this quality dry white wine from the northernmost winemaking region of Italy, the Alto Adige. Alois Lageder is a fifth generation proprietor and his brother-in-law Luis von Dellemann is the winemaker. Muller Thurgau is the grape, yielding a medium-bodied, crisp white with balanced acidity and citrusy grapefruit overtones that is a wonderful alternative for Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc lovers who are looking for something new. Enjoy with seafood or chicken soup!
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Domaine Guerrin Macon-Vergisson 2013 Les Rochers, Burgundy, France (Pat)
There is no oak present in this lovely Chardonnay-all stainless steel fermentation-and the grapes come from 35 year old vines in two plots with predominately limestone and clay soils which impart a very pleasing mineral quality with hints of citrus and baked bread that is almost reminiscent of Chablis. Pair this super value wine with roasted chicken or turkey, raw oysters, white fish, lobster and vegetables. Delicious!
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
Domaine Collotte Marsannay 2011 “Les Champsalomon”, Burgundy, France (Pat)
Phillipe Collotte is one of the hottest winemakers in Marsannay, a Burgundy appellation located just outside of Dijon on the northern side of the Cote de Nuits. Mr. Collotte uses low yeields and hand harvests and destems all the fruit. The wine is bottled unfiltered. Medium bodied with fine acidity and lots of dark cherry and blueberry notes and finally a seamless, graceful finish. This is an elegant wine worthy of the Thanksgiving table and any poultry it might accompany!
Regular Price: $33.99
Mills Club Price: $30.59
Case Price: $27.19
Bodegas Triton 2008 Triton, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Ryan)
A rich 100% Tempranillo we all tasted in October and thoroughly enjoyed! Rated 90pts Wine Advocate, “Notes of Asian spices, tar, tapenade, violets, blackberry, and blueberry inform the nose of this richly fruity, layered lengthy offering. Enjoy through 2020 and beyond.” Try with grilled lamb chops, roast pork,
Regular Price: $19.99
Special Sale Price: $14.99
Chakana Maipe 2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina (Jen and Jerry)
The perfect Cab to share with friends or curl up in front of the fire with a good book! Ripe, dark and fleshy, with blackberry and fig notes. Big and powerful with classic Cabernet aromatics, this crowd pleasing red will pair really well with roasted or grilled meats.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club Price: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Jean-Louis Tribouley Cotes Catalanes 2011 “Orchis” Vieilles Vignes, Languedoc Roussillon, France (Mike)
This is “WOW” wine, and created a little stir at Mills when it arrived. It’s another super value from Languedoc, and it must be tasted last. Rated 93pts Wine Advocate, “Offering a knockout bouquet of sweet blackberry, currants, resinous scrub brush, violets, and pepper, Tribouley’s Orchis is an incredible value that hits the palate with full-bodied richness and depth, fantastic mid-palate richness and sweet tannin that starts to emerge on the finish. Reminding me of a release from Gauby, with a slightly exotic, hard-to-describe quality that’s enhanced by loads of fruit and texture, this beautiful effort makes the most of the vintage and should put a smile on everyone’s face over the coming decade.” Drink 2014-2024.
Regular Price: $26.99
Mills Club Price: $24.29
Case Price: $21.59
WINES TASTED SUNDAY 1-5pm
NV Navarro Correas Brut Malbec Rose, Mendoza, Argentina (Tim)
This Argentine Sparkler has a deep, dark ruby color and is medium bodied, spicy with cherry and citrus flavors. Pair with cheese or fried foods.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Louis Jadot 2012 Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France (Mike)
This village wine does not disappoint- showing bright white flower, apple and citrus aromas and bracing, fresh clean fruit on the palate with mineral notes. Classic Chardonnay from this appellation. Excellent pairing with poultry, firm fish such as swordfish, and salads.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Terlato & Chapoutier 2012 Shiraz-Viognier, Australia (Matt)
Another successful project by Michel Chapoutier of Rhone Valley fame, this time he was teamed with Terlato of Napa Valley to produce a wonderful, spicy and earthy Shiraz out of Central Victoria, Australia, with a boost of Viognier for balance and aroma, as is often done in Cote Rotie. Wine Spectator rated 90pts, “Vibrant, expressive, and distinctive, with citrus and mineral overtones around a core of blueberry and spice, lingering on the taut finish.
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
Predator 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California (Tim)
A great full bodied red wine with loads of red fruit, blackberry and spice, and a touch of bacon fat. A long finish with smooth tannins. Great wine with a steak.
Regular Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Semi Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York (Ryan)
A delicious light white wine by a pioneer in the New York winemaking industry., Dr. Frank. Enjoy notes of pear, melon, pineapple with a touch of sweetness and pair with sushi, spicy Aisan dishes, holiday ham or apple pie.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Choya Umeshu Plum Wine, Japan (Ingrid)
Here is a premium plum wine from Japan with real plum fruit in the bottle, traditionally a dessert wine or aperitif, it can also be enjoyed poured over ice cream as a unique dessert.
Regular Price: $20.99/750ml bottle
Mills Club Price: $18.89
Case Price: $16.79
WINES TASTED SUNDAY 1-5pm
NV Navarro Correas Brut Malbec Rose, Mendoza, Argentina (Tim)
This Argentine Sparkler has a deep, dark ruby color and is medium bodied, spicy with cherry and citrus flavors. Pair with cheese or fried foods.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club Price: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Louis Jadot 2012 Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France (Mike)
This village wine does not disappoint- showing bright white flower, apple and citrus aromas and bracing, fresh clean fruit on the palate with mineral notes. Classic Chardonnay from this appellation. Excellent pairing with poultry, firm fish such as swordfish, and salads.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Terlato & Chapoutier 2012 Shiraz-Viognier, Australia (Matt)
Another successful project by Michel Chapoutier of Rhone Valley fame, this time he was teamed with Terlato of Napa Valley to produce a wonderful, spicy and earthy Shiraz out of Central Victoria, Australia, with a boost of Viognier for balance and aroma, as is often done in Cote Rotie. Wine Spectator rated 90pts, “Vibrant, expressive, and distinctive, with citrus and mineral overtones around a core of blueberry and spice, lingering on the taut finish.
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
Predator 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California (Tim)
A great full bodied red wine with loads of red fruit, blackberry and spice, and a touch of bacon fat. A long finish with smooth tannins. Great wine with a steak.
Regular Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Semi Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York (Ryan)
A delicious light white wine by a pioneer in the New York winemaking industry., Dr. Frank. Enjoy notes of pear, melon, pineapple with a touch of sweetness and pair with sushi, spicy Aisan dishes, holiday ham or apple pie.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club Price: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Choya Umeshu Plum Wine, Japan (Ingrid)
Here is a premium plum wine from Japan with real plum fruit in the bottle, traditionally a dessert wine or aperitif, it can also be enjoyed poured over ice cream as a unique dessert.
Regular Price: $20.99/750ml bottle
Mills Club Price: $18.89
Case Price: $16.79
Join us at Mills as Heather Lee of Young Won Trading Company guides us through their wonderful Sake selection. Enjoy discounts if you choose to purchase!
Alberto Panella was raised in the heart of Umbria, where his family still produces beautiful olive oil. Now Alberto is the President of Grappoli Imports, our favorite importer of Italian “boutique” small producers. Saturday, he is bringing some of his best value wines to make your Thanksgiving entertaining complete. Take time out to meet Alberto; he is effusively friendly, thoroughly charming and knowledgeable. This is a tasting not to be missed!
Garofoli 2013 Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi $14.99/Mills Club $13.49
Schreckbichl Colterenzio 2013 Chardonnay, Alto Adige $19.99/Mills Club $17.99
LeFiligare 2013 Germoglio, Toscana (100% Sangiovese) $16.99/Mills Club $15.29
Nicolis 2013 Valpolicella Classico $16.99/Mills Club $15.29
Duca Carlo Guarini 2011 Primitivo VV, Salento $22.99/Mills Club $20.69
