Taste six of our favorite wines for the month of September, all chosen to represent great value and seasonally appropriate!
Sunday 1-4pm
Marfil Non-Vintage Brut Cava, Spain (Jessica)
Cava is a wonderful alternative to Champagne when you’re trying to stretch your dollar, and this is a great example produced just north of Barcelona, Spain. Aged for 14 months, it boasts a golden color and dried fruit and leesy notes. Fine acidity and lots of tiny bubbles make it a wonderful aperitif and pairing for many appetizers, from fried foods to cheeses.
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Txomin Etxaniz 2014 Txakoli, Basque, Spain (Jen & Jerry)
This excellent Txakoli (pronounced “Cha-ko-lee”) is a white wine blend of indigenous grapes 75% Hondarribi Zuri and 25% Hondarribi Beltza from the Basque region of Spain, harvested from precariously high hillsides that fall sharply away to the Atlantic Ocean. Green apple, lime zest and minerality on the nose. Dry, with notes of pear skin, citrus and Asian basil. Rated 92pts by Antonio Galloni of Vinous. Great pairing for seafood and other typical Basque dishes.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Harken Barrel Fermented 2015 Chardonnay, California
Toasty oak and notes of ripe pear, butter and cinnamon compliment this full-flavored, full-bodied Chardonnay that is a great value. Grapes are sourced primarily from the Arroyo Seco AVA of the Salina Valley and the wine is aged 7 months in 80% American/20% French oak. Try with cream of crab soup, lobster or pasta dishes.
Regularly: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Commanderie de la Bargemone 2015 Rose, Provence, France
This rose is made from 25+ year old vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault from the Commanderie, which was founded by the Knights Templar in the 13th Century. Bone dry and exuding aromas of wild strawberries and red currants, this intense and juicy Rose would nicely accompany seafood or poultry dishes. Rated 91pts Wine Enthusiast.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Brezza 2014 Freisa, Langhe, Italy
Giacomo Brezza and his father Antonio bottled the first Brezza wine on their estate in 1910, located close to the very center of Barolo. This well-structured Freisa has aromas of ripe fruit, tobacco, spices and pepper, as well as tastes of olives, undergrowth This is a natural pairing with roasted meats or fatty rich meats such as mortadel or salumi.
Regular Price: $20.99
Mills Club: $18.89
Case Price: $16.79
Austerity 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
This is a medium-bodied value Cabernet Sauvignon with dark red plum and cherry fruits, licorice and sweet oak flavors. Try with hamburgers or bold sausage dishes.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
October Staff Picks
Taste what 12 wines we are excited to share with you for the month of October. We’ll taste half of them on Saturday and the other half on Sunday. Enjoy a 10% discount on any of the wines being tasted at this complimentary tasting, no reservations required!
Tasting Saturday 2pm-6pm
Oveja Negra 2015 Reserva Chardonnay/Viognier, Maule Valley, Chile (Carolyn)
Very aromatic, with passion fruit, mango, apricot, citrus and apple notes, this is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier. Aged 50% sur lie in stainless steel tanks creates a creamy texture, the other 50% aged in acacia barrels for 7 months. Fresh and medium bodied, this would pair well with chicken curry or salmon.
Regularly: $10.99
Mills Club: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
Ornella Molon 2015 Pinot Grigio, Italy (Tim)
Try this delicious new Pinot Grigio from the Piave River Basin Southeast of Treviso. Aromas of fresh cut hay and crushed rocks accompany lemon flavors and good acidity. Pair this wine with creamy risotto, seafood, or poultry!
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Ze Becco 2015 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
Enjoy this medium-bodied, low acid red wine with a pleasant earthiness, spice and plenty of plum and boysenberry made from the second most widely planted grape in Italy after Sangiovese: Montepulciano. Drink this wine with pizza, or high-fat foods such as
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club $9.00
Case Price $8.00
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo 2013 Carmenere, Chile (Jessica)
An easy-drinking wine from Chile, with ripe black and blue fruit flavors and peppery nuances. Carmenere is a grape that originated in Bordeaux, and is considered a “cousin” of Merlot. In fact, the word Carmenere is derived from the French word for crimson, “carmin”, and is a nod to the deep crimson color of the wine. Carmenere is one of the six original Bordeaux varietals, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Try with braised beef dishes or pork tacos!
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Salia 2010 de Finca Sandoval, Manchuela, Spain (Tim)
49% Syrah, 30% Garnacha Tintorera and 21% Garnacha Tinta aged 11 months in French and American oak and then bottled unfined and unfiltered. This new Spanish arrival is marked by dense, dark fruits and an intense earthiness. Full-bodied and rich, this would pair nicely with roasted or grilled meats. Rated 90pts Robert Parker!
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Kaiken 2014 Ultra Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (Pat H.)
Fruit sourced from Uco Valley was hand-picked and after fermentation aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Rich aromatics of spice and floral show while abundant blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors are supported by subtle spice, rosemary and thyme notes. Full-bodied with polished tannins, you can enjoy this with steaks or cheeses. Rated 90pts by James Suckling.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Sunday 1-4pm
Scarpetta Timido Vina Spumante Brut, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
Try this delightful sparkler made from Franconia and Pinot Nero in the Charmat Method, which is the same method used to produce Prosecco. Dry and intensely bubbly, this wine features strawberry and rose petal notes. Try with salumi, salmon or salads.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Alberto Nanclares “Dandelion” 2015 Albarino, Riax Baixas, Spain (Pat H.)
We love this new Albarino, with loads of passionfruit, grapefruit, snd stone fruit flavors and an underlying pleasing minerality. Although this wine is not yet rated, the last two vintages each achieved 92pts from Wine Advocate. This food friendly wine will bring out the best in your grilled fish or shellfish dishes.
Regularly: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Southern Right 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa (Pat Darr)
A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, rated 90pts by Wine Spectator, “Juicy and well-built, with a solid core of lemon zest and pith notes stretching out through the finish, picking up gooseberry, jicama and verbena accents.”
Regularly: $16.99
Mills Club: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Roots Run Deep “Educated Guess” 2014 Chardonnay, Carneros, California (Jessica)
A combination of stainless steel and oak (12 months in French Oak) aging yield a Chardonnay with pleasing toasty vanilla and buttered apple notes and a creamy texture without being overdone! Enjoy this medium-bodied Chardonnay with crab or chicken dishes.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Domaine de L’Ile Margaux 2011 Bordeaux Superieur, France (Pat Darr)
At Mills we are always searching for inexpensive Bordeaux wines that really deliver, and this Superieur was delightful. Dense red fruits give way to oak aging toast and chocolate notes; lively but not overwhelming tannins support a fresh and clean finish.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
RdV 2013 “Friends and Family” Red Blend, Delaplane, Virginia (Carolyn)
We felt incredibly fortunate to be able to snag a case of wine from this exceptional Virginia winery. Rutger de Vink (“Vink” translates to “finch”, thus the watercolor birds on the label, 1 looking back to the past and 2 looking forward to the future) established the winery in 2004 and has managed to steadily increase his cult following ever since. This delicious and affordable red blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 6% Petite Verdot is an example of a Bordeaux type blend using meticulous winemaking practices in the Virginia terroir.
Regular Price: $36.99
Mills Club: $33.29
Case Price: $29.59
Sunday 1-4pm
Scarpetta Timido Vina Spumante Brut, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
Try this delightful sparkler made from Franconia and Pinot Nero in the Charmat Method, which is the same method used to produce Prosecco. Dry and intensely bubbly, this wine features strawberry and rose petal notes. Try with salumi, salmon or salads.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Alberto Nanclares “Dandelion” 2015 Albarino, Riax Baixas, Spain (Pat H.)
We love this new Albarino, with loads of passionfruit, grapefruit, snd stone fruit flavors and an underlying pleasing minerality. Although this wine is not yet rated, the last two vintages each achieved 92pts from Wine Advocate. This food friendly wine will bring out the best in your grilled fish or shellfish dishes.
Regularly: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Southern Right 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa (Pat Darr)
A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, rated 90pts by Wine Spectator, “Juicy and well-built, with a solid core of lemon zest and pith notes stretching out through the finish, picking up gooseberry, jicama and verbena accents.”
Regularly: $16.99
Mills Club: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Roots Run Deep “Educated Guess” 2014 Chardonnay, Carneros, California (Jessica)
A combination of stainless steel and oak (12 months in French Oak) aging yield a Chardonnay with pleasing toasty vanilla and buttered apple notes and a creamy texture without being overdone! Enjoy this medium-bodied Chardonnay with crab or chicken dishes.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
Domaine de L’Ile Margaux 2011 Bordeaux Superieur, France (Pat Darr)
At Mills we are always searching for inexpensive Bordeaux wines that really deliver, and this Superieur was delightful. Dense red fruits give way to oak aging toast and chocolate notes; lively but not overwhelming tannins support a fresh and clean finish.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
RdV 2013 “Friends and Family” Red Blend, Delaplane, Virginia (Carolyn)
We felt incredibly fortunate to be able to snag a case of wine from this exceptional Virginia winery. Rutger de Vink (“Vink” translates to “finch”, thus the watercolor birds on the label, 1 looking back to the past and 2 looking forward to the future) established the winery in 2004 and has managed to steadily increase his cult following ever since. This delicious and affordable red blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 6% Petite Verdot is an example of a Bordeaux type blend using meticulous winemaking practices in the Virginia terroir.
Regular Price: $36.99
Mills Club: $33.29
Case Price: $29.59
Enjoy this wonderful Wagner Family tasting, which will include the famous Caymus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon! Also try Conundrum White and Conundrum Red, as well as the delicious Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc. This is a complimentary tasting, no reservations required.
Enjoy a delicious dry Red Blend and Vidal Blanc from Maryland’s own Clovelly Vineyards. No reservations required for this complimentary tasting!