NEON CACTUS WINES

At Neon Cactus Wines you can purchase Italy’s
Allegrini Valpolicella 2008
CBC radio’s wine pick for the month of June!

Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on
Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch
on Friday, June 18 at 5:45 p.m.

Ca’bolani Chardonnay Frizzante
from Italy is CBC’s feature wine this month.
Get your bottle at Neon Cactus Wines!

Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on
Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch on
Friday, April 16 at 5:45 p.m.

This Chardonnay has just a touch of fizz! Flavours and aromas of Granny Smith apples and lemons. Very refreshing! Pair with coconut chicken curry, sushi and sashimi, pear and gorgonzola pizza and lemon poppyseed cake. Excellent with cheese. $16.95*

Each month, get the featured bottle at Neon Cactus Wines and enjoy some sipping pleasure with Laurie while you learn about the wine!

 Côtes-du-Rhône Domaine de Beaurenard Red from France
is CBC’s feature wine this month.
Get your bottle at Neon Cactus Wines!

Laurie McKay will taste and talk about this wine on
Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch on
Friday, March 19 at 5:45 p.m.
 
Aromas of ripe fruit (wild strawberry), nuts, dried fruit, and a touch of mint. A fresh, full-bodied wine with an elegant style, supported by tannins that are ample but round and supple. It perfectly accompanies a variety of different dishes, from the simplest to the most complex. $19.95*

Each month, get the featured bottle at Neon Cactus Wines and enjoy some sipping pleasure with Laurie while you learn about the wine!

REALLY GOOD!
Pinot Noir
This wine slips into your mouth with gorgeous rich blackberry aromas with a touch of leather. The flavours mirror the aromas with a soft and velvety mouthfeel which wraps around your tongue delivering the impression of sweetness from the soft ripe tannins. $26.95*
Pinot Blanc
Opens up initially with aromas of stone fruit, vanilla, pears and a hint of smokiness. The medium-bodied mouthfeel delivers rich and rewarding flavours of cream, vanilla, spice and peach balanced by refreshingly crisp talc-flinty acidity. The finish lingers, inviting you for another sip. $21.95*

[ United States U.S. U.S.A. USA ]

 CBC’s feature wine this month is:

Dunavar Pinot Gris from Hungary
This medium-bodied, well-balanced Pinot Gris has aromas and flavours of citrus, green apple and mineral. Pairs well with Alaskan king crab, halibut in dill sauce, sautéed swiss chard and shrimp salad rolls.

Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch on Friday, January 15 at 5:45 p.m.

Each month, get the featured bottle at Neon Cactus Wines and enjoy some sipping pleasure with Laurie while you learn about the wine!

Get your bottle of CBC’s feature wine this month at
Neon Cactus Wines:
Punto Final Classic Malbec 2008
from Argentina.

Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch on
Friday, November 20 at 5:45 p.m.

Each month, get the featured bottle at Neon Cactus Wines and enjoy some sipping pleasure with Laurie while you learn about the wine!

Nakad Red from Lebanon.
A blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan grapes, this versatile red will pair beautifully with all kinds of foods and is also a joy to drink on its own. $16.95*

Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch on
Friday, October 16 at 5:45 p.m.

Each month, get the featured bottle at Neon Cactus Wines and join Laurie for some sipping pleasure while you learn about the wine!

Neon Cactus Wines carries this CBC feature wine:
Bodegas Los Frailes Bilogia 2005
from Spain.
Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on Winers on CBC radio’s Homestretch on
Friday, September 25.

This cherry red wine with purple tinges is a Monastrell/ Tempranillo. On the nose, notice fresh, intense aromas of red fruits, jam, cherries and plums. An excellent balance of structure, fruit and acidity on the palate with both fruit and oak blending perfectly. Sweet tannins followed by a round, fresh, complex structure complemented by a long, intense aftertaste. $19.95*

Come in to Neon Cactus Wines for a bottle of
Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on the final House Wine of the season on CBC radio’s Homestretch on Friday, June 19.

Vibrant, classic, zingy nose with fresh hints of flint. Concentrated and seductive palate with distinctive passion fruit, gooseberry and green apple flavours, which follow through to the complex, refreshing, balanced and lingering finish. The fresh, vibrant nature of this white makes it an excellent aperitif as well as an ideal accompaniment to grilled oysters, fresh scallops and fish, crisp salad greens and alfresco dining. Serve chilled. $24.95*

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

Vinho Verde means “Green Wine” in reference to its youthful freshness, not its colour. A vinho verde usually has lower alcohol content and is meant for immediate consumption.
Produced in the Refóios region, where the Loureiro grape variety is at its most aromatic and tasty, the Quinta do Ameal Vinho Verde is delicate, fresh, clear, light-coloured white wine. It possesses a good combination of floral and fruity aromas, typical of well-ripened grapes. Excellent body and acidity balance, a smooth yet slightly crisp taste, a fruity palate  and persistent length. Superb as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to meals. This wine is perfect with oriental cuisine. $19.95*

Come to Neon Cactus Wines for a bottle of Terasses.
Laurie McKay tasted and talked about this wine on House Wine on CBC radio’s Homestretch on Friday, April 17.

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
The word comes from the Latin terras, meaning “lump of earth.” Paul and Edith Chaudière chose this name in homage to the Provence countryside terraces their ancestors carved into carefully chosen, well-protected, sunny locations.
This unfiltered wine is a dark red colour. The nose blossoms into jammy berry aromas set off by a touch of spice. A medium- to full-bodied wine with a powerful mouthfeel and elegant, unctuous tannins, it is enhanced by very round cherry and black current notes finishing with spicy flavours. Ideal with terrines, poultry, roasted or grilled meats, mushroom pies, and stuffed baby vegetables. $16.95*

[ Chateau Pesquie, Cotes du Ventoux ]

Ruby red, with intense aromas and good structure. An extraordinarily well-balanced, elegant wine. On the nose it is rich in ripe fruit and on the palate it is pleasantly easy to drink, harmonious and tasty. This red is suitable for serving with the widest range of dishes.  $19.95*

[ Italian Piedmont ]

Purple-red colour with aromas and flavours of blackberry, blueberry, flowers, nutmeg, cassia spice, bacon and hints of sage. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and tart, with moderate dry tannins. Incredibly jammy berries, pepper and cassia spice flavours resonate in the well-balanced lengthy finish. If you love big, explosive New World wine, this is going to please. Smooth and delicious. $17.95*

The story behind the name: In true Aussie spirit, strong local football rivalry exists among the three towns neighbouring the Eskadale vineyard. Each year, the winning team earns the right to paint the old water tank at the vineyard with their team colours: The Winner’s Tank.

Medium straw in color, a slight note of citrus backs bold, ripe peach and pear aromas. Round and viscous, the predominat flavour is peach. The wine has good acidity, and the finish is clean and soft. Delicious! $17.95*

[ United States U.S. U.S.A. USA ]

Why the name Hermit Crab? 1) The vineyards sit on limestone formed by the remains of prehistoric sea creatures, one of which was the hermit crab. 2) This wine is best enjoyed with shellfish and seafood dishes. 3) “Hermit” is the abbreviation for the region in France where the Marsanne grape predominates. This wine is vibrantly fresh with enjoyable hints of hazelnut and slight mineral characteristic of the Marsanne. Experience fruit aromas with an emphasis on stone fruits, pineapple, mango and honeysuckle. The youthful palate is immediately luscious with those tropical fruit, honeysuckle and stone fruit flavours balanced by fresh grapefruit and light butter tastes before a long persistent fruity finish. $19.95*