NEON CACTUS WINES

The Seventy Five Wine Company was founded to perpetuate and honour the landmark year of 1975, when many inspirational events occurred. To name but a few: Bill Gates founded Microsoft, Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, the first episode of Saturday Night Live debuted, and the Beckstoffer family set up shop in Napa Valley.

The Seventy-Five Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine possesses extraordinary power and depth of fruit that combine to create a wine of monumental richness. Notes of blueberry and fresh ripe cherries are  interwoven with subtle graphite and toasty oak. Incredibly fragrant and beautifully concentrated, all the while maintaining great acidity and a wonderful long seamless finish. This wine is certainly approachable now and should age beautifully. $26.95*

The Sum
This amazingly well-endowed, profoundly rich Cabernet-based, blended red must be smelled and tasted to be believed. The colour is a rich, deep purple garnet and gives but a small hint as to what’s inside. The nose gives off soaring and wonderfully focused aromas of ripe stone fruit, vanilla, cherries, cedar cigar box, blackberries and cinnamon. In the mouth, there are layers upon layers of broad, sweet opulent fruit balanced by firm tannins, great acidity and oak.  $32.95*

Most people think Argentina when they see Malbec, but it now has found an ideal home in the Lodi region,  known for its climate of warm, dry summers amid rich fertile soil that creates the perfect place to grow award-winning Malbecs.
These grapes have similar characteristics to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and are oftentimes rich but delicate. This vintage’s heady aroma of juicy, ripe fruit is what you notice first. Think of ripe, red cherries, plums and luscious currants. The flavours complement the nose with rich, ripe fruit overlapped by spicy cherry and hints of sweet oak. Medium-bodied with mature tannins, this wine has a savoury feel to it. Pair with any red meat dish but can also go great with Mexican, Indian or Italian fare. $28.95*

86% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah
This outstanding 2007 vintage from the Varner Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a classic Zinfandel with loads of berry fruit, pepper, earth, and roasted Provençal herb flavours. Pure, full-bodied, ripe, with not a hard edge to be found in this excellent red. $21.95*

Immediate nose of oak and berry which expands to fresh cherry. Obvious grape entry in the mouth that surprises to develop into rich and deep flavors. Old-world vanilla flavors dominate in a quality rarely seen in wines this inexpensive. Easy drinking and unpretentious. $14.95*

“Lot 96” was chosen as a name for this blend to reflect Foppiano’s original roots dating back to 1896; the vineyard is still family owned and operated.

28% Sangiovese, 19% Petite Sirah, 17% Zinfandel, 14% Carignane, 10% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
The blend in this wine provides an entirely food-friendly experience. Sangiovese plays a big part in structure as well as a dynamic fruit component. Soft, ready to drink and very supple.
Simply enjoy with your everyday meals and share with your family and friends.
Pork shoulder, roasted low and slow ’til it falls off the bone, would be a great fit with this wine.  Then a gnocchi or pappardelle noodle with jus made from the drippings and rapini would be dynamite. $19.95*

The cowboy met the old man who brought him some cuttings in a damp burlap sack. The old man said, “Plant these in the valley where the fog comes in at dusk and the soil is stony and no good for anything else. And someday you’ll have some fine dark wine. So dark it turns your teeth to purple.” So the legend goes.

Both Purple Cowboy wines are teeth-staining dark red with hints of purple. They each won Gold Medal, Best of Class at Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition.

Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red
A rowdy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
Vibrant aromas of crushed red berries and cherries, notes of cola and cinnamon, and a hint of earthiness. Berry flavours explode in the mouth with cinnamon and cassis in the mid-palate leading to slight cocoa powder tannins on the finish. A very rich, full-bodied style. This wine is perfection with grilled tri-tip of beef roast ~ a signature dish of the Central California Coastal winegrowing region. In Paso Robles, the beef is grilled chuckwagon-style over a red-oak fire. Serve with other great cowboy fare like baked beans, garlic bread, and a green salad. $18.95*
Purple Cowboy Night Rider Merlot
Mostly Merlot with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon
Dazzling aromas of crushed black cherries and plums with rose petal, cola and a hint of smoked caramel. Mouth-filling flavours of cherry pie and cassis with silky, cocoa powder tannins on the long finish. Smooth and full-bodied. Try with slow-cooked, smoky barbecue, chili, chicken-fried steak, long-simmered pinto beans, Texas-style Coq au Vin and all your other favourite foods at home on the range. $17.95*

Purple Cowboy is the Official Wine of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association. The Purple Cowboy supports Tough Enough to Wear Pink and the fight against breast cancer.

Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon
Complex aromas of black cherry with cinnamon and nutmeg. Flavours of plum and dark fruit with supple tannins and integrated toasted oak from barrel aging. The fruit flavours along with a note of mocha create a lasting finish. $16.95*

Sledgehammer Zinfandel
Intense aromas of blackberry, black pepper, toasted oak and a hint of brown spice. Notice flavours of raspberry and blackberry with vanilla and toasted oak from aging in small barrels. Berries, brown spice and oak complexity continue in a long finish. $16.95*

You can’t be too rich, too beautiful, or too birichino ~ mischievous, impish, or nymphean ~ a mark of vitality and the embracing of La Dolce Vita (in this case rendered molto secco). Of classical Greek origin, Malvasia threaded her way through the forests of Calabria before slipping ashore in California under cover of darkness.
Her fragrance of jasmine, lime blossom and elderflower suggests something quite sweet and sybaritic, although as the first sip passes the lips she is revealed as dry, crystalline, and clear. She has learned through her worldly travels to flatter a diverse array of cuisine, from tea-smoked duck, to simply sautéed scallops, to pasta al pesto. Anything with lemongrass or ginger. Fried or blanched calamari, citrus salad, Thai or Vietnamese curries, crudo, steamed mussels or clams. $21.95*

Six Eight Nine is a proprietary blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot & Petite Syrah grapes from select Napa Valley vineyards.

This is a subtle, fruit-forward wine, featuring a deep, dark crimson colour and rich berry flavours, complemented by a smoky edge. The bright finish is balanced and structured, highlighting multiple layers of fruit. $24.95*

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Santa Barbara Wine Company Pinot Noir
Vivid, fresh berry nose, intense and primary. Bright strawberry and cherry fruit on the palate, with a zippy, mouth-watering texture. Long, lively finish. A versatile wine at the dinner table. $19.95*

SB Wine Company Chardonnay
Offers up fresh citrus and lemon zest aromas, followed by a polished mouthful of stone fruit and lively acidity. A nicely balanced and refreshing style. Ideal for poultry, seafood, or simply enjoying al fresco. $18.95*

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This unique grape variety, Symphony,was created in California in 1948. It’s a cross between the Muscat and the Grenache Gris grape.

Ironstone’s Obsession is a seductively aromatic wine with delightfully captivating aromas that are markedly floral. Extremely drinkable, this lusciously brilliant and fanciful wine is full of fruit flavours and finishes crisp and clean. An ideal complement to cuisine that is on the spicy side. Exceptional with Pad Thai or other Thai dishes. The hot curry found in Indian cuisine is cooled by Obsession’s fresh fruit flavours. $16.95*

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Little Black Dress Wines are versatile, trustworthy, reliable and perfect for any occasion. They are designed in a fruit-forward style with the female palate in mind.

Merlot
CLASSIC AND TIMELESS…
Aromas of ripe black cherry, red licorice, plum, and sweet toasty oak with hints of perfume, cranberry and warm herb. Smooth and rich mouthfeel with hints of red cherry, berry, vanilla, and sweet oak. A nice lingering finish. Accessorize with meats or hearty foods. $16.95*

Pinot Grigio
CHARMING AND ALLURING…

A nice light white wine with optimal flavour and acidity. Bright aromas of apple, pear and lemongrass followed by those of lively orange and tangerine. A balanced mouthfeel full of citrus with a touch of floral. Accessorize with acidic foods like salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, dishes with soy sauce bases, and fish served with lemon. $16.95*

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Chateau St Jean Chardonnay
Classic Alexander Valley aromas of yellow stone fruit and citrus begin the nose on this bright and vibrant Chardonnay.  As with most Chardonnays made from the Robert Young Vineyard, it is easy to find the signature viscosity in the mouth on this wine. Rich and mouth-coating, this wine offers pleasing lemon oil, pear and hazelnut notes along with a creamy texture. The round and juicy palate leads to a long finish with a hint of spice. $36.95*

Chateau St Jean Sonoma County Merlot
Forget the movie “Sideways,” Merlot can make a great bottle of wine and this is one of them. Aromas of sweet black cherry, cola and clove burst from the glass. These bright fruit characters carry over onto the palate and mingle with notes of blackberry and chocolate. Explosively fruity, yet gentle. The wine is round and dense with polished tannins. Blackberry and soft spice on finish. A real crowd pleaser! $33.95*

This jammy Alexander Valley Syrah offers inviting aromas of boysenberries, black currant, roasted almonds and mince-meat pie. Aromas of smoke and violets draw you in as well and lead to flavours of wild blackberry. On the palate, the structured tannins frame a core of dark fruit and a touch of earthiness. Complex and layered with character, this Syrah finishes with supple tannins that allow it to be enjoyed immediately and to age beautifully with time. $31.95*

Cabernet Franc is an ancient French grape varietal considered one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes (crossed with Sauvignon Blanc). Ironstone Cabernet Franc is known for its balance and medium body. The nose is full of bright berry fruit and toasty vanillas. On the palate, flavours include cherry, raspberry with oak undertones. This is a great wine to accompany BBQ dishes like red-wine-marinated beef or grilled chicken with berry sauces. Or enjoy it with braised pork with pineapple and orange juices. $16.95*

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