NEON CACTUS WINES

This week, Neon Cactus Wines is featuring
Lyngrove Cabernet Sauvignon
from Stellenbosch Winery in South Africa.
Ripe fruit character with touches of mint and green peppercorns. Enjoy this medium-bodied red with flame-kissed steaks, smoked chicken or seared tuna.
Only $14.95*

Neon Cactus Wines is featuring two wines from Chile:
Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Merlot
& Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay
Organic!
The only Chilean winery established in the 19th century that is still owned by its founding family.

Try the Merlot with Gnocchi Boloneseand the Chardonnay with Creamy Shrimp and Pasta Seashells.

On Friday, July 17
from 3 to 6 p.m.
we held a tasting that featured
CUMA organic wines
from Michel Torino Vineyard,
Argentina.
We offered crab-stuffed pitas with Swiss grubec cheese and charcuterie as accompanying snacks to complement these wines.

Wayne Capper of Authentic Wines, sponsor of the Cuma wines, presented the wines and answered questions.

View pictures of this event:

We celebrated Father’s Day at Neon Cactus Wines
on Friday and Saturday by tasting wines from
MAN Vintners of South Africa, with accompanying snacks.

To treat the Dad in your life, pair the MAN Cabernet Sauvignon with Seared and Carved Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms.

Try the MAN Shiraz with Born in Berkeley Burgers (winning Beef Burger).

Match the MAN Sauvignon Blanc with Sushi or other fish dishes.

This week, Neon Cactus Wines is featuring 
Zinck Riesling from the Alsace region of France as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle!

This white wine is a dry, distinguished, delicately grapey Riesling, fruity and well balanced. A great accompaniment to fish, shellfish, seafood and white meats.  Try it with Poached Sole in Dill Sauce. $19.95*

This week, Neon Cactus Wines is featuring
ALTAMURA Sangiovese
from the Napa Valley in California.
Rich ruby colour, aromas of dried violets, dusty cocoa and vanilla. Concentrated flavours of ripe dark fruit, lively acidity and a hint of cinnamon.
Enjoy with braised beef ribs, finished on the BBQ… mmm!

Neon Cactus Wines has a lovely selection of wines from
Wither Hills Vineyard in Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand:
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
and Shepherds Ridge Pinot Noir, as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle!

Enjoy the Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc with ProsciuttoWrapped Asparagus.
Match the Wither Hills Chardonnay with Pepita Crusted Salmon, and, of course, the
Shepherds Ridge Pinot Noir would be a great accompaniment to Shepherd’s Pie.

Come to Neon Cactus Wines for a bottle of
Quinta do Ameal Vinho Verde from Portugal
as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle! 
Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on House Wine on CBC radio’s Homestretch
on Friday, May 22, 2009.

A delicate, fresh, white wine with a smooth yet slightly crisp taste and a fruity palate. Superb as an aperitif and perfect with oriental cuisine, or try it with such simple fare as Fresh Sardines on Grilled Bread. $19.95*

This week at Neon Cactus Wines, the best place to buy wine in Cochrane: 
buy all four Bloom Wines for one amazing price
as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle!

Food pairing suggestions:
Bloom Pinot Noir: Meatballs in Creamy Caper Sauce
Bloom Petals: Butter Chicken
Bloom Gewurztraminer: Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Strawberry Sauce, or a dessert like Cherry Clafoutis
Bloom Reisling: Country Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut

Find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day at Neon Cactus Wines!

Wine (& Vodka!) of the Week
Pinky Vodka
Bloom wines from Germany
as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle!

Weekend Tasting
Pinky & Bloom with snacks & recipes 

Champagne
Veuve Cliquot Gift Set with flutes and travel bag
$99.95* (on sale)

Featured this week at Neon Cactus Wines, the best place to buy wine in Cochrane:
Albemarle Rosé
from Virginia, USA, as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle!

From the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains comes this enticing blend: a French style dry rosé, refreshing, fruity and elegant. $21.95*
Delicious with salmon carpaccio, Greek salad, and smoked or grilled fish, as well as Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Featured this week at Neon Cactus Wines, the best place to buy wine in Cochrane:
Smoking Loon Wines
from California, as advertised in the Cochrane Eagle!

Smoking Loon Syrah
Rich red bursting with jammy flavours. Great with intensely spiced dishes, such as Korean BBQ, beef teriyaki salad, or even desserts like dark chocolate mousse!

Smoking Loon Chardonnay
Taste lemon meringue, papaya, limestone. Delicious with a ham dinner or with seared scallops with wine-braised leeks!

Featured this week at Neon Cactus Wines,
the best place to buy wine in Cochrane:
Château Pesquié Terrasses
Red blend. Jammy berry aromas, powerful mouthfeel, elegant tannins, cherry notes, spicy flavours. $16.95*

Terrasses will be featured on CBC radio
5:45 p.m. Friday, April 17

Ideal with terrines, poultry, roasted or grilled meats, and mushroom pie.

Featured this week at Neon Cactus Wines,
the best place to buy wine in Cochrane:
Ballentine Vineyard California wines
“Betty’s Vineyard” Syrah 34.95*
and
“Pocai Vineyard” Old Vines Chenin Blanc$ 29.95*

The Syrah would taste great with
Beef Bourguignonne with Egg Noodles
and the Chenin Blanc with
Chicken Enchiladas.

This week at Neon Cactus Wines,  we enjoyed a taste of Italy…

At our tasting event
Friday, April 3 ~ 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
 we sampled a selection of these
delicious Italian wines.

MASI wines are excellent with all kinds of dishes including this tasty Italian bread:
Onion and Guanciale Focaccia.