Try our favorite wines for February, carefully selected to present great value and to pair with seasonally appropriate foods! No reservations required, this is a complimentary tasting.
Tasting Saturday:
2013 Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France(Tim)
100% Sauvignon Blanc, this is intense and complex with aromas of mandarin orange, passion fruit and ripe pineapple, the taste delicate, lean and savory. Try with mussels or fish!
Regularly: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
2013 Byron Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California(Mike)
A Burgundian style Chardonnay, lush with notes of citrus, honey and stone fruit with hints of minerality. Byron is an environmentally sensitive winery, using gravity rather than pumps through the winemaking process. A new arrival at Mills!
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2012 Milbrandt Merlot, Washington State (Pat)
From the Columbia Valley, this Merlot also has 8% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot blended in. This is a round, rich style with aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum and a touch or mocha/espresso. Juicy and ripe and delicious.
Regular Price: $18.99
Mills Club: $17.09
Case Price: $15.19
2012 Uwe Schiefer Blaufrankisch, Austria (Jen & Jerry)
If you are a fan of full bodied Pinot Noir or Syrah or well structured Barbera, consider giving Blaufrankisch a try! This wonderful Austrian red (known as Lemberger in Germany) is a beautiful food wine! Try with cheeseburgers!
Regular Price: $16.99
Mills Club: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
2011 Lanzac Clos de l’Hermitage Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France (Mike)
Henri de Lanzac is the proprietor of Segries. This is equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, rated 90pts by Robert Parker, “beautifully powerful, rich and full.” A new offering for Mills, we were delighted by the concentration and richness of this Cotes du Rhone “plus”.
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
2012 Orin Swift “D66” Red Blend, Rhone, France (Jen & Jerry)
If you are looking for a “WOW” wine, look no further. Napa winemaking master Orin Swift stuns with this Southwest France proprietary red blend. Expect saturated cherry, berry and mocha aromas and flavors, layered with toasty oak spice. This is a wine that would make a hearty meal sing! Try with braised short ribs or roasted meat dishes.
Regular Price: $39.99
Mills Club: $35.99
Case Price: $31.99
Tasting Sunday:
2014 Haut Marin Cuvee Marine, France(Pat)
This is a lovely wine that does not necessarily need food accompaniment! The bouquet has ripe red fruits and a hint of earth, and the flavor has red raspberries with a touch of baking spice and graphite.
Regular Price: $11.99
Mills Club: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2013 Chateau Recougne Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France (Ryan)
A lovely white Bordeaux at a very affordable price! 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. Enjoy fresh grapefruit and green apple on the nose and dry fresh clean fruit on the palate. Try as an aperitif of paired with seafood or chicken dishes.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
2013 Pascual Toso Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (Tim)
Try this medium bodied, extremely smooth Malbec with raspberry/strawberry notes accompanied by woodsy spice, smoke, and espresso notes.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2011 Clos la Coutale, Cahors, France (Jeremy)
Cahors was a center of commerce during the Middle Ages in southwest France, and is now a charming village, known as the birthplace of Cot, more commonly known as Malbec. The Bernede family that produces this wine is a part of the winemaking tradition of this village. This wine is 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot, and displays a fine balance of elegant rusticity and everyday drinkability. This has been historically paired with Cassoulet, but if you don’t have the time to make Cassoulet, pair with pork sausage dishes or game meats.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
2012 Finca Villacreces “Pruno”, Ribera del Duero, Spain (Ryan)
Looking for a full bodied red to pair with a juicy steak or some wonderful aged cheeses? This opulent blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon come from vineyards adjacent to the famous Vega Sicilia-this vintage earned a whopping 93pts by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, “notes of high-class, unsmoked cigar tobacco, crème de cassis, licorice, graphite and spice box. Full-bodied, deep, velvety textured, lush and heady.” This is a sensational bargain and a must-try!
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
2012 Sweet Smaak Sunset Moscato, South Africa (Ingrid)
“Smaak” means taste in Afrikaans. Try this lightly sweet pink Moscato as an Aperitif or paired with some dessert-perfect to share with a loved one in February! Lovely aromas and flavors of passion fruit, melon and peach with a crisp and refreshing finish are sure to delight!
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Try our favorite wines for February, carefully selected to present great value and to pair with seasonally appropriate foods! No reservations required, this is a complimentary tasting.
Tasting Sunday:
2014 Haut Marin Cuvee Marine, France(Pat)
This is a lovely wine that does not necessarily need food accompaniment! The bouquet has ripe red fruits and a hint of earth, and the flavor has red raspberries with a touch of baking spice and graphite.
Regular Price: $11.99
Mills Club: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
2013 Chateau Recougne Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France (Ryan)
A lovely white Bordeaux at a very affordable price! 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. Enjoy fresh grapefruit and green apple on the nose and dry fresh clean fruit on the palate. Try as an aperitif of paired with seafood or chicken dishes.
Regular Price: $14.99
Mills Club: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
2013 Pascual Toso Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (Tim)
Try this medium bodied, extremely smooth Malbec with raspberry/strawberry notes accompanied by woodsy spice, smoke, and espresso notes.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
2011 Clos la Coutale, Cahors, France (Jeremy)
Cahors was a center of commerce during the Middle Ages in southwest France, and is now a charming village, known as the birthplace of Cot, more commonly known as Malbec. The Bernede family that produces this wine is a part of the winemaking tradition of this village. This wine is 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot, and displays a fine balance of elegant rusticity and everyday drinkability. This has been historically paired with Cassoulet, but if you don’t have the time to make Cassoulet, pair with pork sausage dishes or game meats.
Regular Price: $17.99
Mills Club: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
2012 Finca Villacreces “Pruno”, Ribera del Duero, Spain (Ryan)
Looking for a full bodied red to pair with a juicy steak or some wonderful aged cheeses? This opulent blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon come from vineyards adjacent to the famous Vega Sicilia-this vintage earned a whopping 93pts by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, “notes of high-class, unsmoked cigar tobacco, crème de cassis, licorice, graphite and spice box. Full-bodied, deep, velvety textured, lush and heady.” This is a sensational bargain and a must-try!
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
2012 Sweet Smaak Sunset Moscato, South Africa (Ingrid)
“Smaak” means taste in Afrikaans. Try this lightly sweet pink Moscato as an Aperitif or paired with some dessert-perfect to share with a loved one in February! Lovely aromas and flavors of passion fruit, melon and peach with a crisp and refreshing finish are sure to delight!
Regular Price: $10.00
Mills Club: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Sample lovely Rose Champagne by Veuve Clicquot, a highly rated Rose sparkling by Roederer Estate, and an Italian Prosecco by Villa Jolanda in an adorable “love” bottle. Additionally we will be sampling the Menage a Trois “Midnight”, a red blend that is sure to warm you on these cold winter’s nights! Save 10% on any purchases, or put together a mixed case for 20% off. The Veuve Rose comes in a beautifully wrapped box-the perfect grab and go gift! This is a complimentary tasting, no reservations required.
Mills Huge SemiAnnual Sale will be held from February 16-22. This wine tasting on February 21 will give you the opportunity to taste some of the wines for sale at wholesale cost. Drink delicious wine and save big! No reservations required, this is a complimentary tasting.
Try some fabulous Argentinian wines, including a Torrontes, a Pinot Noir, a Red Blend, and our new star Malbec by Chakana which garnered 92pts by Wine Spectator. Save 10% on any single bottle purchases, or put a mixed case together for 20% off. No reservations required, this is a complimentary tasting.
Wander in to Mills and sample our top picks for the month of March! Save 10% on purchases or put together a mixed case for 20% savings! No reservations required, this is a complimentary tasting. Half of the wines will be tasted on Saturday, and the other half on Sunday as indicated:
SATURDAY Tasting
Chateau de Maligny 2011 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume, France (Pat)
Critically acclaimed winemaker Jean Durup reaasembled the vinevards of Chateau de Maligny, an estate managed during the last century by his great grandfather Paul Gally. This characteristically minerally Chardonnay from the highly respected Fourchaume vineards shouts out for food accompaniment! A must try with oysters or white fish, or with hard cheeses, this wine is rich, supple with nicely bracing acidity and hints of green apple, lemon, honey and butter.
Reg. Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Wente 2013 Morning Fog Chardonnay, Livermore Valley, California (Ryan)
Named for the morning coastal fog that is pushed from San Francisco into Livermore Valley, which produces the perfect climate to nurture Chardonnay, this wine displays green apple and tropical fruits, balanced by subtle oak, cinnamon and vanilla from the barrel aging. Try with crab cakes!
Reg. Price: $14.99
Mills Club Price: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Kilikanoon “Killerman’s Run” 2010 Shiraz/Grenache Blend, South Australia (Pat)
Try this delicious full-bodied red blend with dark fruit, licorice and black olive on the nose, gentle tannins, earthiness and French oak spice on the palate. Subtle toast and vanilla notes thread throughout. Enjoy a long, persistent finish. Rated 90pts Wine Enthusiast. Try this versatile food wine with roasted or spice rubbed chicken or beef, lamb or game birds.
Reg. Price: $22.99
Mills Club Price: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
Rioja Vega 2013, Rioja, Spain (Tim)
The 2012 vintage of this ridiculous value was rated a “Smart Buy” by Wine Spectator. The 2013 recent arrival is not yet rated but is a deeply satisfying, medium-bodied red with good fruit; succulent with cherry, blackberry and chocolate flavors and a touch of spice. This round, easy drinking red will pair well with lamb stew, Manchego cheese, roasted pork or sautéed vegetables.
Reg. Price: $10.00
Mills Club Price: $9.00
Case Price: $8.00
Domaine Les Aphillanthes Rouge Carmin 2013 Cotes du Rhone, France (Jeremy)
Daniell and Helene Boulle are fourth generation grape producers that turned to making their own wine in 1999. Try this delicious medium-bodied red with dark fruit and licorice flavors with roasted chicken, hamburgers, or grilled root vegetables- imported by Weygandt-Metzler.
Reg. Price: $17.99
Mills Club Price: $16.19
Case Price: $14.39
Michael David’s “Earthquake” 2012 Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, California
A super rich Zinfandel rated 93pts by Wine Enthusiast. Peppery and spicy with plenty of cherry and raspberry fruit, intertwined with dusty, loamy soil. Very full-bodied but still balanced and not overly oaked. Try with barbecue or a steak.
Reg. Price: $34.99
Special Sale Price: $27.99
SUNDAY Tasting
El Coto 2013 Rioja Blanco, Spain (Mike)
If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc but are looking for something new to try, explore white Rioja! The El Coto is very aromatic and well-balanced, refreshing and tart with notes of flowers and herbs. The pleasant acidity makes it pair well with fried foods or dishes with creamy sauces.
Reg. Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
Clayhouse 2012 Adobe White Blend, Paso Robles, California (Tim)
36% Viognier, 34% Grenache Blanc, 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Princess, fermented in stainless steel produces a crisp, dry white with aromas and flavors of orange blossoms, mandarin zest, jasmine, sweet fennel and honey and hints of fresh ground nutmeg spice. Firm acidity backs up a rich and balanced mouth-feel. Try with Southeast Asian or Caribbean fare.
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Bastgen 2012 Kestener Paulinshofberg Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany (Ingrid)
This Riesling displays beautiful peach aromas on the nose, rich and ripe fruits on the mouth with refreshing acidity and honey notes. This is a great pairing with spicy foods.
Reg. Price: $25.99
Mills Club Price: $23.39
Case Price: $20.79
Quinta de Cabriz 2010 Colheita Seleccionada, Dao, Portugal (Jen & Jerry)
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Roriz, aged 6 months in French oak, this wine boasts a heady aroma with great fruit and mineral notes. Medium bodied with polished tannins, enjoy this with a traditional Portuguese dish such as suckling pig, braised pork, or grilled beef kabobs.
Reg. Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
Chateau Recougne 2010 Bordeaux Superieur, Bordeaux, France (Mike)
Robert Parker at one time called Recougne the finest Bordeaux Superieur-this is an estate that has produced wine for over 400 years! The estate is classified under the Fronsac appellation. This particular full-bodied blend is composed of 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, is smoothly textured with a long finish, tasting of plum cassis, caramel and spicy oak. Drink with braised or roasted beef or roasted lamb.
Reg. Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Riofavara Eloro 2011 Nero D’avola Spaccaforno, Sicily, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
“Spaccaforno” is the former name of the commune of Ispica, where the estate is located in Sicily. The Padova family has cultivated grapes here for nearly a century, but only started bottling their own wine in 1993. This is the first Sicilian producer to be represented by Kermit Lynch, which is reflective of their meticulous organic wine making techniques. This is a vivacious Nero D’Avola, with minerality drawn from the area’s rocky limestone and marl terrain, hand harvested and unfiltered-6 months in French oak yield a dry, fresh soft balanced ruby red wine with dried fruit aromas. Drink this full-bodied red with meat balls or swordfish.
Reg. Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Wander in to Mills and sample our top picks for the month of March! Save 10% on purchases or put together a mixed case for 20% savings! No reservations required, this is a complimentary tasting.
SUNDAY Tasting
El Coto 2013 Rioja Blanco, Spain (Mike)
If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc but are looking for something new to try, explore white Rioja! The El Coto is very aromatic and well-balanced, refreshing and tart with notes of flowers and herbs. The pleasant acidity makes it pair well with fried foods or dishes with creamy sauces.
Reg. Price: $11.99
Mills Club Price: $10.79
Case Price: $9.59
Clayhouse 2012 Adobe White Blend, Paso Robles, California (Tim)
36% Viognier, 34% Grenache Blanc, 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Princess, fermented in stainless steel produces a crisp, dry white with aromas and flavors of orange blossoms, mandarin zest, jasmine, sweet fennel and honey and hints of fresh ground nutmeg spice. Firm acidity backs up a rich and balanced mouth-feel. Try with Southeast Asian or Caribbean fare.
Reg. Price: $15.99
Mills Club Price: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Bastgen 2012 Kestener Paulinshofberg Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany (Ingrid)
This Riesling displays beautiful peach aromas on the nose, rich and ripe fruits on the mouth with refreshing acidity and honey notes. This is a great pairing with spicy foods.
Reg. Price: $25.99
Mills Club Price: $23.39
Case Price: $20.79
Quinta de Cabriz 2010 Colheita Seleccionada, Dao, Portugal (Jen & Jerry)
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Tinta Roriz, aged 6 months in French oak, this wine boasts a heady aroma with great fruit and mineral notes. Medium bodied with polished tannins, enjoy this with a traditional Portuguese dish such as suckling pig, braised pork, or grilled beef kabobs.
Reg. Price: $10.99
Mills Club Price: $9.89
Case Price: $8.79
Chateau Recougne 2010 Bordeaux Superieur, Bordeaux, France (Mike)
Robert Parker at one time called Recougne the finest Bordeaux Superieur-this is an estate that has produced wine for over 400 years! The estate is classified under the Fronsac appellation. This particular full-bodied blend is composed of 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, is smoothly textured with a long finish, tasting of plum cassis, caramel and spicy oak. Drink with braised or roasted beef or roasted lamb.
Reg. Price: $16.99
Mills Club Price: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Riofavara Eloro 2011 Nero D’avola Spaccaforno, Sicily, Italy (Jen & Jerry)
“Spaccaforno” is the former name of the commune of Ispica, where the estate is located in Sicily. The Padova family has cultivated grapes here for nearly a century, but only started bottling their own wine in 1993. This is the first Sicilian producer to be represented by Kermit Lynch, which is reflective of their meticulous organic wine making techniques. This is a vivacious Nero D’Avola, with minerality drawn from the area’s rocky limestone and marl terrain, hand harvested and unfiltered-6 months in French oak yield a dry, fresh soft balanced ruby red wine with dried fruit aromas. Drink this full-bodied red with meat balls or swordfish.
Reg. Price: $24.99
Mills Club Price: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Taste some great Maryland wines by award winning Crow Vineyards and celebrate Maryland Day! We will sample their lovely Barbera Rose, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, and Barbera. 
Save 10% on any purchases. this is a complimentary tasting, no reservations required.
Sample our current favorites for the month, 6 sampled on Saturday and 6 on Sunday, all representing great values and pairing well with seasonally appropriate foods.
Tasting Saturday
Hugel Gentil 2013 White Blend, Alsace, France
24% Pinot Gris, 19% Gewurztraminer, 15% Riesling, 40% Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc, 2% Muscat. A light bodied, appealing palate of green melon, apricot, spice and citrus zest. This is a great starter wine if you’d like to explore Alsation wines! Try this with lobster, fish, sushi and lightly spicy Indian or Mexican dishes.
Regularly: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Butternut 2012 Chardonnay, California
Looking for a great new buttery/oaky Chardonnay that’s reasonably priced? The name says it all in this Chardonnay with grapes sourced from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Monterey! Aromas of peach, hazelnut, and spiced candied apple accent round, beautifully creamy notes of fig, butterscotch and sweet oak. Pair with eggs benedict, rich fish such as turbot, rich cheeses, and late harvest vegetables such as squash or pumpkin (i.e. pumpkin ravioli!)
Regularly: $16.99
Mills Club: $15.29
Case Price: $13.59
Babich 2010 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
Our love affair continues with a highly underrated category: New Zealand Pinot Noir! New Zealand has been producing Pinot Noir for about the last 20 years and are establishing a respectable presence. The New York Times declared Babich an “excellent value in Pinot Noir,” and we couldn’t agree more. The bouquet is a mix of strawberry, plus, and savory forest floor. Strawberry is also on the palate with a touch of earthy spice, with finely textured tannins produce a soft and supple wine. Try with game dishes such as quail, turkey and duck, salmon, or pork or lamb dishes.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Joseph Carr 2012 Merlot, California
If you enjoy Merlot from St.-Emilion in Bordeaux, you must try this wine! This is a delicious 100% Merlot, sourced from Oak Knoll and Yountville within Napa Valley. Enjoy cherries, blackberries, porcini mushroom, violet, coffee and rosemary on the nose and palate. Balanced acidity and elegant tannins lead to a long finish- pair with roast chicken, roast duck, or beef bourguignon. Joseph Carr also created the very popular “Josh” wines- he has a knack for producing great wines that provide a superb value.
Regular Price: $23.99
Special Sale Price: $19.19
Montes Alpha 2011 Malbec, Chile
Red fruit, clove, spices and black pepper mark this soft, elegant wine with silky tannins and a long, delightful finish, rated 91pts by James Suckling. 12 months of French oak barrel aging impart superior complexity in aroma and flavor. This wine would compliment leg of lamb or lamb burgers.
Regularly: $29.99
Mills Club: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Alias 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, California
93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Syrah. This is a serious value wine! Tea and tobacco on the nose and big blackberry, dried cherry and chocolate on the palate, this wine is very smooth and has a wonderfully long finish. Try with a steak, braised beef, or barbecue.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
Tasting Sunday
Clovelly 2013 Vidal Blanc, Maryland
This Vidal Blanc has a bright nose of orange rind and litchi and melon and vanilla wafer on the palate, with a touch of spiciness on the finish. The Gibbons-Neff family established Clovelly Farm, located in Chestertown overlooking the Chester River, and has been operating it for several generations. This dry wine would pair wonderfully with a cheese platter, salads, fruit, or chicken dishes.
Regularly: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2014 Rose of Sangiovese, California
Alexander Valley consistently makes what is considered one of the best if not the best domestic rose in the country, receiving accolades year after year. Aromas of guava, watermelon, raspberry and flavors of peach and berry with a hint of minerality on the palate keep you coming back for more. Try with salad or appetizers.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Paul Jaboulet Aine “Parallele 45” Blanc, Rhone, France
This is a delicious white Cotes du Rhone, a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Marsanne, 20% Viognier and 10% Bourboulenc grown 2km from the 45th North parralel-the nearby village of Pont de I’lsere has monument bearing the inscription “the south begins here.” Wonderfully aromatic with aromas and flavors of white flowers and citrus fruit, this would pair beautifully with mussels, salmon, or white fish.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
DFJ Vinhos 2009 Grand’Arte Touriga Nacional, Portugal
This is a knockout value that earned 92pts and a “Best Buy” designation from Wine Enthusiast magazine. The combination of blackberry fruit and firm, dark tannins provide plenty of complexity. Try this big, dry wine with rich, mature cheeses, robust meats, or sausages-great with food off the grill!
Regularly: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Fox Creek 2012 Shiraz “Short Row”, McLaren Vale, Australia
Fruit from Fox Creek’s best McLaren Vale parcels form this wine that is aged in French and American oak barrels for 19months, making it and intense and rich Shiraz. Rated 92pts by Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, “Sexy, oak-spiced aromas of cherry compote, blueberry and vanilla, with a smoky nuance building with air. Fleshy and sweet on the palate, offering intense black and blue fruit flavors lifted by a juicy acidity. Dusty tannins come up late and add shape to the very long, smooth, intensely fruity finish.” Pair with roasted or grilled meats!
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Chateau Maris 2011 “Natural Selection” Syrah, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Chateau Maris is a new producer for us, an impressive example of biodynamic and organic farming in Southern France. This is 85% Syrah with 15% Grenache, rated 91pts The Wine Advocate, “This Syrah is a smoking effort hat gives up perfumed kirsch, toasted spice and licorice aromas and flavors in a medium to full-bodied, voluptuous and textured package. It has a great midpalate, loads of fruit and a beautifully balanced, layered feel.” Pair with cheeseburgers or flank steak off the grill.
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Tasting Sunday
Clovelly 2013 Vidal Blanc, Maryland
This Vidal Blanc has a bright nose of orange rind and litchi and melon and vanilla wafer on the palate, with a touch of spiciness on the finish. The Gibbons-Neff family established Clovelly Farm, located in Chestertown overlooking the Chester River, and has been operating it for several generations. This dry wine would pair wonderfully with a cheese platter, salads, fruit, or chicken dishes.
Regularly: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2014 Rose of Sangiovese, California
Alexander Valley consistently makes what is considered one of the best if not the best domestic rose in the country, receiving accolades year after year. Aromas of guava, watermelon, raspberry and flavors of peach and berry with a hint of minerality on the palate keep you coming back for more. Try with salad or appetizers.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club: $12.59
Case Price: $11.19
Paul Jaboulet Aine “Parallele 45” Blanc, Rhone, France
This is a delicious white Cotes du Rhone, a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Marsanne, 20% Viognier and 10% Bourboulenc grown 2km from the 45th North parralel-the nearby village of Pont de I’lsere has monument bearing the inscription “the south begins here.” Wonderfully aromatic with aromas and flavors of white flowers and citrus fruit, this would pair beautifully with mussels, salmon, or white fish.
Regular Price: $12.99
Mills Club: $11.69
Case Price: $10.39
DFJ Vinhos 2009 Grand’Arte Touriga Nacional, Portugal
This is a knockout value that earned 92pts and a “Best Buy” designation from Wine Enthusiast magazine. The combination of blackberry fruit and firm, dark tannins provide plenty of complexity. Try this big, dry wine with rich, mature cheeses, robust meats, or sausages-great with food off the grill!
Regularly: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Fox Creek 2012 Shiraz “Short Row”, McLaren Vale, Australia
Fruit from Fox Creek’s best McLaren Vale parcels form this wine that is aged in French and American oak barrels for 19months, making it and intense and rich Shiraz. Rated 92pts by Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, “Sexy, oak-spiced aromas of cherry compote, blueberry and vanilla, with a smoky nuance building with air. Fleshy and sweet on the palate, offering intense black and blue fruit flavors lifted by a juicy acidity. Dusty tannins come up late and add shape to the very long, smooth, intensely fruity finish.” Pair with roasted or grilled meats!
Regular Price: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Chateau Maris 2011 “Natural Selection” Syrah, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Chateau Maris is a new producer for us, an impressive example of biodynamic and organic farming in Southern France. This is 85% Syrah with 15% Grenache, rated 91pts The Wine Advocate, “This Syrah is a smoking effort hat gives up perfumed kirsch, toasted spice and licorice aromas and flavors in a medium to full-bodied, voluptuous and textured package. It has a great midpalate, loads of fruit and a beautifully balanced, layered feel.” Pair with cheeseburgers or flank steak off the grill.
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99