Have a taste of wine while you pick up your First Salute Coins from the USNA Maryland Parents Club!
Tasting Saturday
Castellucci Miano 2013 “Miano” Catarratto, Sicily DOC (Jen and Jerry)
Don’t automatically default to Pinot Grigio when you are craving an Italian white wine! Italy cultivates hundreds of varietals, and the most widely planted white wine grape in Italy is actually Catarratto! Gorgeous aromas of fresh citrus and white peach emanate from this dry white from high atop the seaside Mandoni Mountains in the northern part of Sicily. This juicy, dry white shows apricot, peach, and citrus flavors and spicy beeswax aromas…a refreshing Mediterranean breeze in a glass!
Regularly: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
2014 Albarino de Fefinanes, Rias Baixas, Spain (Ryan)
Albarino is typically a very citrusy bright white that many people enjoy- this is a slightly more complex version, with a notes of vanilla and layers of texture that are particularly pleasing. Look for peach, orange and lemon notes as well as banana and mango hints. Pair with salads, seafood or creamy pasta dishes like fettucini alfredo!
Regularly: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Alexandre Monmousseau’s 2013 Clos Le Vigneau Vouvray, Loire Valley, France (Carolyn)
We love this superstar Chenin Blanc from Vouvray which earned 92pts and “Editor’s Choice” award from Wine Enthusiast magazine last month, “This Vouvray reveals classic nutty, flowery, honeyed aromatics with hints of spring flowers, poached pears, buttered citrus and apricot marmalade notes.” This dryer style Vouvray is absolutely divine with white fish, lobster and shrimp.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Leo Hillinger 2013 “Eveline” Pinot Noir, Burgenland, Austria (Jen and Jerry)
Prepare to reward yourself with this superb Pinot Noir from Austria, an often overlooked source of high quality wines- is an excellent value to boot! Exuding cherry, strawberry, warm spice and damp earth, this wine retains a backbone of juicy acidity. Delicious with ham, lamb, or salmon dishes. “Eveline” is Leo Hillinger’s mother’s name.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Duca Carlo Guarini Tenuta Piutri 2011 Negroamaro, Puglia, Italy (Jeremy)
Duca Carlo Guarini’s Old Vines Primitivo has been a Mills’ favorite for years, and therefore we were excited to sample their Negroamaro- we were not disappointed! Intense yet pretty bright red berry fruit characterize this well-balanced wine with a velvety soft finish. Negroamaro is a widely planted varietal in Salento, producing wines that vary widely in style. This bold red version would pair wonderfully with sausage dishes and tomato based sauces.
Regularly: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Waterstone 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California (Mike)
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Syrah, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, aged in French oak for 21 months. This is a deep, rich, velvety smooth Cab with a intense concentrated core of currant, black cherry, wild berry and plum. Toasty oak and an earthy edge add complexity. Wonderful paired with grilled meats or aged cheeses. This is the perfect Father’s Day gift or great to celebrate a special occasion!
Regular Price: $34.99
Mills Club: $31.49
Case Price: $27.99
Tasting Sunday
NV Domaine Chandon Limited Edition Rose (Tim)
This Sparkling wine is light pink in color, bubbling over with intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon and fresh red cherry fruit flavors. The nice acidity and creamy texture make this wine very versatile in food pairing-excellent with seafood, paella, fried foods, or a cheese platter, and a perfect celebratory sipper.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Mas Carlot 2014 Rosé Costières de Nîmes, France (Pat)
This dry Rosé is composed of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, farmed from red clay soil covered by rolled pebbles in the Southern Rhone by Nathalie Blanc-Mares. This is a perennial favorite at Mills, a Robert Kacher selection, always representing great value for the price! Pair with salads, fruit, or chicken dishes.
Regularly: $11.99
Mills Club: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2012 Comtes von Neipperg Seigneurs d’Alguilhe, Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France (Pat)
Stephan von Neipperg purchased Chateau d’Aiguilhe in 1989, replanted many vines and brought the facility up to modern stsndards- he also owns St. Emilion properties La Mondotte and Clos de l’Oratoire. This Bordeaux is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, a fruit forward, medium bodied with cherry, thyme, espresso notes with a touch of spice and earthiness- a seriously good value! Try with roasted chicken or cheeseburgers!
Regular Price: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Vin Sacro 2011 Rioja, Spain (Mike)
This glorious Rioja comes from 70 year old Tempranillo vines, the fruit of which is then aged in American oak. Rated 92pts International Wine Cellar, “Heady, oak spiced aromas of black and blue fruits, cigar box and cola, with a sexy floral nuance emerging with aeration. Seductively sweet and expansive, offering intense blueberry, cassis and vanilla bean flavors that deliver liqueur-like intensity and depth. Seamless in texture, with slow-building tannins adding shape to the clinging, smoky finish.” Pair with lamb, grilled steaks, or stewed meats.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Rubus 2014 Proprietary Red Blend, Australia (Tim)
This blend, comprised of 44% Rubired, 31% Durif and 25% Shiraz, is from Rubus, a private label brand made by Kysela Importers. It sports aromas of blue fruits, confectionery and subtle licorice characters, with luscious texture and a soft finish. Try with BBQ or roasted vegetables!
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Hogue Cellars 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington State (Ryan)
Try this rich and ripe Cabernet Sauvignon with scents of cedar and vanilla and flavors of blackberry, cassis and cocoa. Pair with roasted or grilled meats!
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99