NEON CACTUS WINES

The dark, powerful fruit from the vineyard in San Carlos matched with the softer more nuanced fruit from the vineyard in Tunuyan makes for memorable Carlos Basso Dos Fincas blends!

Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Malbec 40%
Shows jammy berry aromas backed by plump black berry and strawberry flavours. Solid and flush throughout with surprising softness.

Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 45%
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot work together seamlessly as the nose exudes raspberry and sweet leather. Tastes warm and toasty, with ripe fruit softened by chocolate and pillowy tannins.

Argentine reds at their affordable best.
Excellent wines for the money! $14.95* each

 Pulenta Estate Pinot Gris XIV

Greenish-yellow colour with steel hues. Intense aromas of green apples, citrus and white flowers. It offers a perfect balance between acidity and sweetness, making this wine ideal to pair with the gastronomy typical of summer. $19.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries La Flor wines from Pulenta Estates.

Lagarde Malbec DOC
Intense, deep wine colour with ruby-red highlights. On the nose, complex and abundant blackberry, cassis and vanilla aromas from the touch of oak that linger in the glass. Soft, medium body with pleasant tannins on the palate and velvety berry flavours. Perfect harmonic balance, ideal for enjoying with steaks, chicken, rabbit and all kinds of pasta dishes. Best served at 60F (17C). $22.95*

Lagarde Syrah
Outstanding ruby-red colour. Fresh nose with sweet earthy and roasted espresso aromas that linger in the glass. Smooth and full-bodied palate. Overall this elegant Syrah is in perfectly balanced and ideal to enjoy with wild game, beef and lamb. Best served at 60F (17C). $18.95*

[ Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza ]

Melipal, in the Mapuche Indian language, is the name of the constellation that best characterizes the Southern Hemisphere: the Southern Cross. Four stars, four points of light that guide us.
This is a dark ruby red wine with violet tinges. Notice fresh red fruits on the nose combined with intense aromas of  blackberries, spices and cinnamon. The palate has a smooth entry, providing excellent roundness and soft tannins that give a very long and pleasant finish. $54.95*

Dark saturated red colour. This full-bodied Bordeaux blend is, without question, a real hit. Discover tannins, fruit and oak in total harmony. New World in approach, it tastes like a combination of a California Meritage and a Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux. Pair with lamb, roasts, veal, steak and tuna. $24.95*

[Bodega Antucura, South America]

Finca Cayanta Reserve Malbec
Ripe plum and complex floral aromas. The large ample palate continues with smooth berries and notes of chocolate with mocha. The long velvety finish will bring you back for more. Pair with grilled meats, pizza or your next BBQ. $19.95*

Finca Cayanta Reserve Bonarda
Deep violet colour tinged with blue. Aromas of blackberries, floral notes of cassis and a subtle sweet, smokey character. On the palate it is fruity and jammy with soft velvety tannins and a long complex finish. Serve with grilled red meats, duck, strong cheeses or”Matambre a la Pizza,” an Argentinian favourite made of flank steak with tomatoes and cheese. $19.95*

Southernmost Red
Enjoy the deep ruby colour, fresh aromas of ripened red fruits, medium body and a pleasant rounded palate. $11.95*

Southernmost White
Bright clear yellow with green hints, fresh aromas of citric and tropical fruits and honey, and good balance characterize this white blend. $11.95*

[Bodega Del Fin Del Mundo, Neuquen, Patagonia]

Saurus Pinot Noir
Deep red tones. Roses and violets combined with currants, raspberries and strawberries on the nose. Mushrooms and mineral aromas stand out, with some vanilla and cocoa notes from aging in oak. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir has ultrafine tannins and fruity nuances that waft through a finish of superior depth and dimension. $22.95*

Saurus Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw-yellow colour denotes maturity. The nose is rich and refined, with citrus aromas ~ pink grapefruit and lime ~ combined with white peach and grassy hints. Oak aging brings elegant notes of vanilla and caramel. The mouthfeel is soft and full;  fruitiness is in excellent harmony with the lively, well-balanced and persistent acidity.
Try with bell peppers, cilantro, smoked cheeses, shellfish, Caesar salad, Jarlsberg cheese, corned beef and cabbage, cheese fondue, goat cheese, turkey pot pie, egg dishes, asparagus quiche, guacamole, sushi, pasta with cream-based sauce, pizza and grilled salmon. $21.95*

Cuma means clean and pure in Aymara language. This simple word expresses the Michel Torino Vineyard & Estate Winery commitment to following a strict and certified organic process in producing Cuma Wines.

Cuma Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby colour with vivid purple sparkles. Blackcurrant aromas, paprika and raw leather notes with hints of wild flowers at the end. Lots of cassis and firm leather flavours in a rustic style. Meaty centre palate and a finish where black olives and pepper stand out. $14.95*

Cuma Torrontés
100% Torrontés grapes
Bright green-yellow colour with pale tones and gold sparkle. Floral scents: roses, jasmine, orange skins and orchard fruits. Peach flavours with fresh and floral notes. Bitter lemon finish typical of Torrontes with and easygoing acidity. $14.95*

Intensely purple in colour. Flavours of black currants, juicy black cherries with a full, elegantly soft finish. Enjoy this amazing red wine with pasta in marinara sauce, wild game, lamb, tuna steak and spicy foods. $24.95*

Los Cardos means “The Thistle” ~ a flower of surprising colour and unequalled beauty. It is the unmistakable symbol of the presence of good terroir, where grapes of the highest quality are grown.

Los Cardos Malbec
This wine of great varietal character stands out for its elegance and complex aromatic expression, reflecting the typical characteristics of an Argentine Malbec wine. On the nose it opens with notes of red berries and plum, intermixed with agreeable notes of spice, black pepper, mint and graphite. On the palate the wine is soft and fresh, full-bodied and very delightful. $13.95*

Los Cardos Syrah
An intense and deep red colour with hints of violet. On the nose, subtle aromas of berries (blackberries and raspberries) blend harmoniously with spiced notes of black pepper, incense, toasted hazelnuts and toasted coffee. On the palate the wine is full of flavour, spicy and voluminous, with a soft and very agreeable finish. $13.95*

Los Cardos Chardonnay
This fruity, fresh and expressive wine begins with a great aromatic richness typical of the Chardonnay variety. Tropical fruits, pineapple, banana, pear and citrus notes on the nose. On the palate the wine is large and consistent, with a great range of flavours, leaving a very pleasant finish. The very subtle note of toast and vanilla coming from brief contact with French oak adds to the complexity of the wine. $13.95*

[ Dona Paula, Ugarteche, Lujan de Cuyo ]

La Flor Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a full-bodied ruby-red wine. Notice the red pepper and red berry jam notes with the wonderful hints of oak that make up the complex aroma. Enjoy the intense character, ripe round tannins and balanced acidity. This Cab has lots of bite and gives terrific value. $24.95*
La Flor Malbec
An elegant deep purple wine possessing fruity characters and concentrated aromas and flavours of morello cherries, blackberries and plum jam. Twelve-month aging in French oak and long storage in the bottle create softness and complexity in the mouth, making this a great Malbec. $23.95*

Neon Cactus Wines also carries Pulenta Estates Pinot Gris XIV!

Punto Final Reserva Malbec
There isn’t a better, more consistent Malbec on the market today. The 2005 offers lovely notes of freshly crushed blueberry and boysenberry fruit, along with integrated mocha, mineral and floral notes. Creamy mouthfeel and a long, fruit-sustained finish. Quite delicious. This is the type of wine that gives Argentine Malbec its good name. $24.95*
Double Gold Medal, Hyatt Wine Awards, Mendoza, Argentina
Punto Final Malbec
Colour, power, flavour and commendable balance, that’s pretty much the format for Punto Final, one of Argentina’s go-to brands for Malbec. This youngster is ripe and ready, and it holds form to a long finish. If it seems a little young and clumsy upon pouring, air it out and it will improve. $14.95*

A purple-red blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Malbec and 33% Merlot with violet and bluish hues. Red fruits and prunes are the dominant aromas that complement the smoky scents delivered by the French oak barrels and add complexity to the wine. In the mouth there is great personality, good body and structure. $21.95*