Join us for Annapolis’ premier holiday shopping event Midnight Madness. Mills will be open until 11pm and we’re hosting a wine tasting as well as Jackson Morgan’s fabulous Bourbon Creams. 
Enjoy Optimal Wit, Monumental IPA, Porter and Tidings Belgian Style Ale by award winning Port City Brewing Company of Alexandria, Virginia. Enjoy a 15% discount if you decide to purchase any of the beers from this complimentary sampling!
Enjoy beers by Monument City Brewing of Baltimore Maryland, including their 51 Rye IPA, Battle IPA, Brown Ale, and Penchant Pils. Enjoy a 15% discount if you decide to purchase any of the beers from this complimentary sampling!
The first weekend of each month we select 12 of our new favorite wines that represent good value for the price, and are seasonally appropriate! Join us in tasting six of them on Saturday and the other six on Sunday.
January Staff Picks
Tasting Saturday 2pm-6pm
NV Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley, California
Famous Champagne house Louis Roederer started producing this California sparkling wine in the 1980s, building upon their foundation of 200 years of winemaking in Champagne, France. Using all estate grown grapes (60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir) and the addition of oak aged reserve wines, they create this multi-vintage cuvee in the traditional method with a second fermentation in bottle. Apple, brioche and spice aromas and rich vibrant flavors abound in this medium-bodied brut that scored spot #25 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines list of 2017. I love this wine paired with pan seared scallops, sushi, or a steaming hot bowl of crab soup.
Regularly: $29.99
Sale Price: $23.99
Hahn 2015 Chardonnay, Monterey County, California (Aron)
In Nicky Hahn’s native language of German, “Hahn” means rooster, which explains the rooster on the labels of this family owned winery. Most of the Chardonnay for this wine is sourced from the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County, which enjoys cool winds from the Monterey Bay. The wine undergoes barrel aging with 40% in new French oak and 60% in neutral oak. Pineapple, mango, pear and vanilla aromas lead to flavors of baked apple and toffee. Delicate acidity is balanced with sweet butter on the creamy finish. I’d like this wine with creamy mushroom and sage risotto, or maybe a hearty bowl of chicken vegetable soup with crusty bread.
Regularly: $14.99
Mills Club: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Fiore 2014 Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy (Jess)
70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon comprise this wine from San Gimignano and Siena in Tuscany made by Alessandro Fiore, who visited Mills in fall 2017. Bright strawberry and cherry notes accent this well-balanced, soft, velvety wine that presents excellent value for the price! Enjoy with pizza topped with mushrooms and caramelized onions, or pasta with Bolognese sauce.
Regular Price: $13.99
Mills Club $12.59
Case Price $11.19
Terredora Dipaolo 2015 Aglianico IGT, Campania, Italy (Geoff)
Aglianico is the grape in this wine aged partially in stainless steel and partially in French oak barrels. Aglianico enjoys an ancient history, being first cultivated by the Phoenicians and later exported by Greeks. Explosive dark berry aromas, spicy pepper, and violet precede cacao and toast notes. Soft yet present oak tannins lead to a long, harmonious finish. Try with eggplant parmigiana, pasta e fagioli (Italian bean and pasta soup), or braised lamb shanks.
Regular Price: $15.99
Mills Club: $14.39
Case Price: $12.79
Avalon 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, California (Bird)
Layers of red cherries and blackberries are backed by vanilla and toasted oak in this Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Rutherford, Oakville and Oak Knoll AVAs in Napa. Affordable Napa Cabs are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Taste this version with a gouda topped cheeseburger on a toasted bun, braised short ribs, or pot roast.
Regular Price: $21.99
Mills Club: $19.79
Case Price: $17.59
Piazzo 2016 Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy (Andres)
Fresh, light and airy describes this Italian dessert wine with ravishing flavors of pineapple and peach that ends with palate cleansing effervescence. Enjoy with Angel food cake topped with strawberries, cheesecake, or a plate of fresh fruit topped with chopped mint. This could also serve as lovely brunch wine with Ricotta pancakes topped with lemon curd.
Regularly: $14.99
Mills Club: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Sunday 1-4pm
Remhoogte First Light 2016 Chenin Blanc, South Africa (Jess)
Chenin blanc is a highly versatile grape, grown initially in the Loire Valley where it is known as Vouvray, but also it thrives in California, South Africa and Argentina, and can range from dry to sweet, and light-bodied to full-bodied. This fresh light-bodied version boasts apricots, pear, and orange zest aromas followed by undertones of almonds and fresh acidity. Dry (3.1g/l sugar; whereas off-dry is 18-50g/L), this wine is aged partially in French oak and the remainder in stainless steel. Try this with salmon baked in parchment paper, sushi, roast chicken, or smoked salmon or trout.
Regularly: $14.99
Mills Club: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Red Tail Ridge 2015 Pinot Noir, Finger Lakes, New York (Tim)
This Pinot Noir is sustainably farmed on the shores of Seneca Lake in upstate New York. Strawberry, vanilla, spice and cocoa accent this medium-bodied wine that is equally savory and spicy. Aged 10 months in neutral French oak, this wine would pair beautifully with ham or salmon. Red Tail Ridge was the first New York winery to achieve the LEED winery certification.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Teliani Valley 2015 Khvanchkara, Republic of Georgia (Tim)
Khvanchkara is an AOC in the Racha district at high elevation in the Caucasus mountains, a blend of Georgian indigenous grapes Mujuretuli and Alexandreuli. Fermented in stainless steel, this is a semi-sweet wine (35g/L residual sugar), silky and velvety in texture, fresh with wild raspberry, pomegranate and strawberry notes balanced with acidity. Enjoy with a selection of rich cheeses and nuts. Rated 90pts by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Chateau Rocher-Figeac 2015 St.-Emilion, France (Pat D.)
85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from 35 year old vines figure into the blend from this estate, founded in 1880 by Rocher, an ancestor of current proprietor Mr. Tournier. Aged 6 months in French oak, this affordable Saint-Emilion will pair nicely with leg of lamb, venison chili, or beef wellington.
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
David Reynaud 2014 “Georges” Crozes-Hermitage Vignes Authentiques, Rhone, France (Jen & Jerry)
A bit of a splurge but entirely worth it in our opinion, this 100% Syrah is aged 12 months in used oak. Black raspberry, toasted spice, dried flower notes and a hint of game emerge from the glass in this supple, medium-bodied, elegant and velvety smooth red. Only 112 cases imported. Rated 90pts Wine Spectator. Enjoy this lovely wine with cassoulet, beef stew, or Moroccan lamb.
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port, Portugal (Jen & Jerry)
Fonseca Bin 27 was initially intended for consumption by the founding (founded in 1822) owners the Guimaraens family. It was not available commercially until the 1970s. Rich and velvety with notes of blackcurrant and cherry, this wine will nicely accompany a rich chocolate birthday cake or cheeses and is sure to warm one up on a cold winter’s night. Rated 90pts by Wine Spectator.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
This is the second half of our monthly Staff Picks Wine Tasting.
Sunday 1-4pm
Remhoogte First Light 2016 Chenin Blanc, South Africa (Jess)
Chenin blanc is a highly versatile grape, grown initially in the Loire Valley where it is known as Vouvray, but also it thrives in California, South Africa and Argentina, and can range from dry to sweet, and light-bodied to full-bodied. This fresh light-bodied version boasts apricots, pear, and orange zest aromas followed by undertones of almonds and fresh acidity. Dry (3.1g/l sugar; whereas off-dry is 18-50g/L), this wine is aged partially in French oak and the remainder in stainless steel. Try this with salmon baked in parchment paper, sushi, roast chicken, or smoked salmon or trout.
Regularly: $14.99
Mills Club: $13.49
Case Price: $11.99
Red Tail Ridge 2015 Pinot Noir, Finger Lakes, New York (Tim)
This Pinot Noir is sustainably farmed on the shores of Seneca Lake in upstate New York. Strawberry, vanilla, spice and cocoa accent this medium-bodied wine that is equally savory and spicy. Aged 10 months in neutral French oak, this wine would pair beautifully with ham or salmon. Red Tail Ridge was the first New York winery to achieve the LEED winery certification.
Regularly: $24.99
Mills Club: $22.49
Case Price: $19.99
Teliani Valley 2015 Khvanchkara, Republic of Georgia (Tim)
Khvanchkara is an AOC in the Racha district at high elevation in the Caucasus mountains, a blend of Georgian indigenous grapes Mujuretuli and Alexandreuli. Fermented in stainless steel, this is a semi-sweet wine (35g/L residual sugar), silky and velvety in texture, fresh with wild raspberry, pomegranate and strawberry notes balanced with acidity. Enjoy with a selection of rich cheeses and nuts. Rated 90pts by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Regularly: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Chateau Rocher-Figeac 2015 St.-Emilion, France (Pat D.)
85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from 35 year old vines figure into the blend from this estate, founded in 1880 by Rocher, an ancestor of current proprietor Mr. Tournier. Aged 6 months in French oak, this affordable Saint-Emilion will pair nicely with leg of lamb, venison chili, or beef wellington.
Regular Price: $22.99
Mills Club: $20.69
Case Price: $18.39
David Reynaud 2014 “Georges” Crozes-Hermitage Vignes Authentiques, Rhone, France (Jen & Jerry)
A bit of a splurge but entirely worth it in our opinion, this 100% Syrah is aged 12 months in used oak. Black raspberry, toasted spice, dried flower notes and a hint of game emerge from the glass in this supple, medium-bodied, elegant and velvety smooth red. Only 112 cases imported. Rated 90pts Wine Spectator. Enjoy this lovely wine with cassoulet, beef stew, or Moroccan lamb.
Regular Price: $29.99
Mills Club: $26.99
Case Price: $23.99
Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port, Portugal (Jen & Jerry)
Fonseca Bin 27 was initially intended for consumption by the founding (founded in 1822) owners the Guimaraens family. It was not available commercially until the 1970s. Rich and velvety with notes of blackcurrant and cherry, this wine will nicely accompany a rich chocolate birthday cake or cheeses and is sure to warm one up on a cold winter’s night. Rated 90pts by Wine Spectator.
Regular Price: $19.99
Mills Club: $17.99
Case Price: $15.99
Try a variety of Stouts and vote for your favorite: Evolution Rise Up (Maryland), Calvert Brewing Flapjack Maple Milk Stout (Maryland), Flying Fish Exit 17 Russian Imperial Stout (New Jersey), and Oskar Blues Ten Fidy. Save 15% if you decide to purchase any beer from this complimentary tasting!
Taste a variety of beers from our Clown Shoes selection, including Space Cake Double IPA, Undead Party Crasher American Imperial Stout, Blaecorn Unidragon Russian Imperial Stout. Save 15% if you decide to purchase any beer from this complimentary tasting!