NEON CACTUS WINES

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*

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*

Lindemans Premier Selection Shiraz Cabernet
Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
Rich, ruby plum colour with crimson edges. Initial aromas of blackberry and bramble fruit are supported by notes of spice and cedar. On the palate bramble and cedar notes follow from the nose and combine with flavours of liquorice and spice. An elegant, medium-bodied wine with soft tannins, juicy acidity and a lengthy finish. Ideally suited to beef, lamb and pasta. $14.95*

Lindemans Premier Selection Chardonnay
Light-medium straw green colour. Fresh ripe melon and peach fruit aromas fill the glass with a touch of cream and spice. The palate shows a panoply of peaches, melons and citrus fruits finishing with fresh, zesty acid. This is a full-flavoured wine with a rich mid-palate which brings out the best of the fruit, supported by subtle creamy oak. A contemporary, easy-drinking wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of foods such as salads and seafood. $14.95*

Ram’s Leap 2008 Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw in colour. Limey citrus flavours dominate the nose. The palate is intense fruit with a well-balanced lingering finish. In particular, fresh citrus, crunchy snow peas and passionfruit. Flinty mineral characters typical of the terroir add complexity to the citrusy palate. $16.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries:
Ram’s Leap 2007 Shiraz
Intense dark cherry red in colour. The nose hints of white pepper and attractive summer fruit. The palate is vibrant with blackcurrant and mulberry flavours. A well-balanced finish with chocolate overtones developed from maceration with American oak. $16.95*

Rutherglen 2006 Petit Sirah
This red has great richness, intensity of flavour, full-bodied complexity and longevity. It displays distinctive deep varietal fruit notes of blackberries, blueberries, chocolate and licorice, as well as hints of toasty vanilla and spice from maturation in French oak barrels. $27.95*

Rutherglen Estates 2007 Marsanne Viognier
70% Marsanne, 30% Viognier
This Marsanne Viognier is a harmonious, flavoursome, well-balanced blend. It has equally varietal lemon butter, flinty, mineral notes, complemented by white blossom and honeysuckle. $21.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries:
“The Reunion”
58% Mourvedre, 24% Shiraz, 18% Grenache
 This rich red is a delightful “reunion” of grapes that grow side by side, ripen together are harvested within days of each other, but are handled separately until just prior to bottling. Aromas and flavours of pepper, spice, strawberry, raspberry and cherry are accompanied by gentle hints of vanilla from six months maturation in French oak. A versatile wine that pairs well with veal scallopini or roasted vegetable and goat cheese pizza. $23.95*

 Awards for “The Reunion”
Silver: Perth Wine Show  
Bronze: Rutherglen Wine Show   
Bronze: International Wine & Spirit Competition, London

Paracombe Shiraz Viognier
Shiraz grapes were crushed and co-fermented with Viognier and matured in French oak to produce a rich, flavoursome wine. The bouquet offers dark cherry and plum aromas with hints of musk rose petal and honeysuckle. Opulent fruit flavours combine in harmony with mocha and spicy notes to add complexity and a lingering finish. $31.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries these Paracombe wines:

2004 Palate & Pocket Red
Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20%, Shiraz 10%
A wine rich in colour and flavour. The bouquet exhibits lifted aromas of cherries and plums with hints of subtle oak. The palate gives soft, full fruit flavour of dark berries, gentle tannins and spicy notes on a finish that lingers on. $18.95*

2008 Palate & Pocket White
Sauvignon Blanc 85%, Chardonnay 13%, Pinot Gris 2%
Enjoy lifted zesty aromas of tropical fruits with peach and pear notes. The palate gives appealing passionfruit and stone fruit flavours with a long, clean finish. A fresh, fruity, crisp white wine. Simply add food and good friends for the perfect match. $17.95*

100% Shiraz
The top of the line for Small Gully wines, encased in a beautiful etched bottle!
Dark, dark, almost black colour. Gentle sweet fruits on the nose, a touch of oak, a bit of pepper and a sprig of mint thrown in for good measure. Big-bodied, dense palate with meaty bass notes, lots of ripe, rich plums, more pepper and scents of anise floating along a bed of firm tannins and low acid. Finishes with sweet licorice flavours. Lots of aging potential.
$58.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries these three popular Small Gully wines:
The Formula: Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz
The Formula: Robert’s Shiraz & Mr. Black’s Concoction GSM

Medium-red colour with purple hues. The nose shows attractive blueberry, plum and strawberry fruit characters, with Pinot Noir gaminess and spice. Toasty oak is evident, providing additional complexity. Dark red fruit characters of cherry and blueberry dominate the palate, with savoury stalkiness and toasty oak evident in the background. A medium-bodied Yarra Valley wine with supple texture and a fine tannin finish. The wine has excellent structure and length and will reward careful cellaring. Ideal with duck and game, beef and lamb. $21.95*

A wonderful new Hill of Content wine at Neon Cactus Wines:

Hill of Content Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a lush and dense 100% Cabernet that just oozes delicious aromas and flavours. Powerful red- and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by musky herbs and tobacco ~ very Cabernet. Beautiful red and black fruits fill the palate while hints of chocolate and coffee add to the feast of flavours. Intense and wonderfully appealing. Finishes with gentle grip and good
persistence, echoing the dark berry notes. Enjoy with cheese, your favourite cut of meat, or just sip it on the Hill of Content. $21.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries these Hill of Content favourites:

Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the sexiest grape varieties on planet earth, and this wine captures its magic. Beautiful aromatics, and delicious on the palate. Cherry and hints of plum meld together with spice and earthy notes. Wonderfully versatile with food, so whatever you choose, you’ll be on the Hill of Content (happiness, that is!) $26.95*

Grenache Shiraz
Grenache and Shiraz are a match made in heaven. Beautiful, bright, fresh raspberry and strawberry notes, courtesy of  Grenache, leap out of the glass and are evident all the way through on the palate. The Shiraz adds delicious spice and pepper notes, and adds wonderful texture and weight. Exceptional in its balance and poise! Enjoy now or whenever the mood takes you. $19.95*

James Oatley TIC TOK Cabernet Sauvignon 
Just arrived at Neon Cactus Wines, a ground-breaking cross-continent blend of premium cabernet grapes grown in New South Wales, Australia (60%) and Washington, USA (40%). This wine leads the new wave of Australian cabernets that highlight the bright ripe cherry, blackcurrant and leafy notes of the variety. Generous “forest fruits” – ripe red berries to the fore, layered, yet soft, tannins and a lovely crisp, fresh finish that leaves you wanting more. $17.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries these Robert & James Oatley wines:

Robert Oatley Chardonnay
Here is a very modern example of this popular varietal – full bodied yet crisp, with bright citrus and melon flavours. The complex, yet fruit-driven style is supported by restrained, lingering oak influences. Much of the blend underwent a secondary fermentation that softened the wine’s acidity and gives a delicious creamy texture. $19.95*

James Oatley TIC TOK Pinot Gris
James Oatley, Robert Oatley’s great great grandfather, arrived in Sydney in 1815 and soon became Australia’s pre-eminent clockmaker. This wine was crafted as a tribute to him and to the family’s continuing passion for pursuing excellence. TIK TOK Pinot Gris delivers a wine that is exotically spicy, mouthfilling and yet crisp to the taste. Wonderful solo and perfect with shellfish. $17.95*

Pinot Gris (synonym: Pinot Grigio), although popularly grown in other regions of the world, is a relatively new varietal in Australia. The name comes from the fact that the grapes have a grey (gris) colour to them which allows a range of styles to be produced from dry crisp whites to full, rich-textured styles.

In this wine, notice lifted aromatics reminiscent of quince, nashi pear and citrus flowers with freshness and vitality. A few tropical, guava-like notes add interest and complexity. Clean, crisp palate with full fruit and crisp acid combined with light phenolic structure that adds texture and length. Drink now but short-term cellaring will add further complexity and varietal definition. Excellent as an aperitif or with sushi and sashimi, this wine has an affinity for spice and chili so try it also with your favourite Chinese, Thai or Mexican food. $21.95*

The Blackbilly label was awarded best label design in the Australian Small Winemakers Show. The name “Blackbilly” is drawn from the Yacca tree, or grass tree, that has spikey leaves and a unique spear-shaped flower. Periodically bushfires burn the blackbillys into their distinctive shape.

An elegant and very stylish wine combining fullness and concentration, depth and refinement with noticeable structure to allow long-term ageing. 

51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec
This celebrated wine is bright brick red with cherry hues. The complex, fragrant nose exhibits dark fruit, red berry, dusty cedar and exotic spice aromas complemented by earthy, tobacco and mocha notes. Layers of rich, concentrated, velvety-textured fruit flavours on the palate, with distinctive earthy, savoury notes wound around tight-knit, silky fine tannins, ending with a long lingering finish. $46.95*

“The Riebke” Shiraz
To make great wine you have got to have great fruit. This intense Shiraz came from the Riebke Brothers’ Home Block vineyard. A very deeply coloured wine with rich chocolatey fruit and hints of spice on the nose. The palate is full and fruit driven, gaining complexity from its time in older French and American hogsheads. $24.95*

The. Formula  Robert’s Shiraz
This is a big, full-flavoured Shiraz produced from 40-year-old vines grown on the Adelaide Plains. Well balanced and textured, this wine shows savoury and chocolate notes with soft tannins and a structured palate. A smooth, mouth-filling Shiraz. $21.95*

The. Formula  Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Deep red colour. Slightly subdued nose but with hints of mint and some berry and spice. Medium weight and well-rounded palate. Nice acidity with some mintiness on the front of the tongue. Persistent tannins. $23.95*

Mr Black’s Concoction GSM
Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvédre
This GSM blend shows intense berry fruit characters typical of ripe fruit picked at high baume. Oak does not play a dominant role in this wine letting the fruit show its full potential. The wine is of great intensity, exhibiting spicy, full flavours with balance and structure. $24.95*

Penfolds Bin 138 GSM
66% Grenache, 21% Mourvedre, 13% Shiraz
Crimson/garnet colour. Medium intensity. With the opulence of Barossa Grenache to the fore, juniper berry, sweet and ripe quince and pomegranate fruits and a spicy/nutty/liqueur lift give way to the savoury/cold meat/pan juice aromatics of the Mourvedre and Shiraz coalition. On the palate, wonderful, warm wild raspberry and loganberry merge into a pool of liqueur cherry-chocolate heightened by cherrypip tannins. The high Mourvedre component explains the persuasive tannins on the finish. $36.95*
Penfolds Bin 51 Riesling
The nose shows typical Eden Valley aromatics of lifted orange blossom and freshly diced pink lady apples. The palate brims with alluring fruit flavours of blood orange, passionfruit and lime leaf, balanced with a natural zesty lemon acid. This is a tightly structured wine, appealing to drink now but will last five to seven years. $34.95*