NEON CACTUS WINES

A typically Piedmontese wine, well-structured and good for ageing, in which wood and fruit blend to maintain the characteristics and typicality of the Barbera grape varietal intact. True to Cogno tradition, its principal qualities are its quaffability and freshness.
Bright ruby red in colour with clear crimson highlights. Deep, full perfumes, elegant, well-balanced and enduring, reminiscent of rose, undergrowth and oriental spices. Very powerful bouquet, sweetened by overall softness. Fine structure accompanied by lively acidic freshness. Flavours conjure up morello cherry and plum jam with a long finish of withered grape. Serve with tasty dishes such as pasta and red meat, medium-mature soft, fatty cheeses. $34.95*

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*

This wine honours Manuel do Talho, a fantastic storyteller, who became known for his capacity to accurately identify, by blind test, any wine from the Douro  region. The Quinta do Judeu winery, owned by the Carvalho family since 1932, is named for an ancient Roman statue located on the estate. The winery was born out of a passion to produce Douro wine of an expressive, emerging style.
This is a red blend of four Portuguese grape varietals. Bright berry fruit nose with a fresh, spicy character. The palate shows bright fruit bolstered by subtly medicinal spiciness and good acidity. It’s fresh and a tiny bit rustic. $26.95*

These award-winning and acclaimed handcrafted wines are produced in small lots from the best vineyards in the south Okanagan Valley and from vineyards at the  winery in Langley, BC. Township 7 is  committed to creating exceptional wines that are complex, flavourful and well balanced.

Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon VQA
An elegant blend of two noble varieties creates a smooth rich palate of cherry and earthy flavours. Hints of chocolate and olive in the aroma. A full, generous wine with great structure and length. Enjoy with robust foods or bold cheeses. $24.95*

7 Blanc VQA
This wine presents vibrant fruit, crisp and clean citrus flavours that meld with the wonderful aromatics from Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Muscat gapes. A great casual wine for entertaining or matching Asian and vegetarian cuisine. $21.95*

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OGIO Primitivo
Dark, ruby red wine with violet highlights. Intense and fragrant bouquet with submissive earthy aromas. A variety of textures with balanced acidity. Rich, and concentrated with flavours of zesty cherry, clove, wild blackberry, raspberry and spice. Best served with rustic Italian dishes or grilled meats. $12.95*
Silver Medal ~ Los Angeles international Wine Competition, 2010
Silver Medal ~ Winemakers Challenge, 2010

 OGIO Pinot Grigio
Intense straw colour. Melon and soft citrus notes on the nose. Palate is dry, soft and well balanced. Crisp and dry  fresh lemon and lime flavours with a hint of orange blossom. Excellent fruit concentration on the palate and balanced acidity. Enjoy alongside grilled halibut, pesto chicken or fresh summer salads. $12.95*
Silver Medal ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competition, 2010

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*

Deep purple-red in colour. Intensely fragrant, this wine displays aromas of blackberry, violets and dark chocolate. The full-bodied, well-balanced palate offers freshly ground coffee, mineral and berry characters, supported by long, velvety tannins and texture on the seamless finish. $22.95*

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*

This 100% Tempranillo is from 25-year-old family-owned vineyards belonging to the San Pedro family, located close to Laguardia, a medieval village in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, the northern region of Rioja, Spain.
Great value and easy to enjoy, this highly expressive Tempranillo is a soft and delicious red wine, offering a mouthful of crisp black fruit and tons of style. Great with red meats dishes, Asian fusion dishes, casseroles, pasta, and cheeses. $13.95*

Made from Dão red grape varieties such as Jaen, Alfrocheiro,Tinta Pinheira, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, grown by local winegrowers in partnership with Sogrape Vinhos.
Grão Vasco Dão Red 2007 has a ruby-red hue and primary aromas of plum and black cherry, with some balmy notes. In the mouth, it has great elegance and softness, with fine and fresh acidity, soft and round tannins, and a mouthfeel of medium intensity with a prevalence of fruit. A remarkably balanced red with a clean and mildly lingering finish.
A light and elegant wine that combines the profile and classical flavour of Portuguese Dão reds with the great versatility of an everyday wine. Ideal with light meals, such as cold meat, cheese and some fish dishes. $11.95*

This Reserva is made from selected Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes. 
This elegant gold-wire-wrapped bottle contains an excellently balanced and well-rounded wine. The intense ruby-red colour announces a full and fruity bouquet. This flavourful blend has a velvety, elegant finish. Suitable accompaniment for meat, game and spicy dishes. Serve at 18 degrees C. $12.95*

Manu is the Maori word for both bird and kite, and the Manu logo is an interpretation of a “Te Manu Tukutuki,” a beautifully crafted Maori kite. This kite represents the hallmarks of Manu wines: craftsmanship, elegance, and the pure nature of New Zealand.

Manu Pinot Noir
This elegant, fruit-forward, approachable red exhibits a bouquet of cherries, violets, red fruits and overtones of smoke and peat. On the palate there is a fruity concentration accompanied by chocolate, coffee bean, plum and toasty flavours with a very pleasant sweetness. A beautifully balanced wine. The finish is rounded and persistent. Serve with anything barbecued: one glass for the marinade and the rest for the chef. $26.95*

Manu Sauvignon Blanc
Fruit forward, bright, lively wine with a citrus, tropical, herbal bouquet. Gooseberry and passionfruit flavours dominate the palate with a hint of sweetness and herbal undertones. The acidity is tight and zesty and it has a clean, crisp finish. Great well-chilled with oysters or almost any shellfish. Has sufficient acidity to serve with light cream sauces. $21.95*

“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*

95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier
Sourced from grapes of Victoria’s cooler climate vineyards, this wine is an attractive, deep plum colour and displays great red berry notes, blackcurrant and mocha on the nose. The palate is well structured with nice soft tannins and plummy fruit flavours. The length and the balance make it very enjoyable to drink.  $21.95*