NEON CACTUS WINES

Bounty Cellars Merlot &
Bounty Cellars Pinot Noir
from the Okanagan 

Eye Spy Sauv Blanc/Semillon &
Eye Spy Cab/Merlot from Australia

This favourite is back again after too long an absence!

Bogle Chardonnay has a generous entry and layers of complexity. Green apple and ripe pear overwhelm the senses, while creamy and buttery notes caress mid-palate. New American oak lends nutmeg and spicy tones to the wine. The finish leaves with crispness and balanced acidity. Enjoy this wine with just about everything! $21.95*

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Is it for a special night out or a lazy Sunday afternoon by the pool? Should you serve it with swordfish or cheese and crackers? Enjoy with your friends or break bread with family?
Yes. That’s the Conundrum. A perfect blend of California white grapes make it the perfect wine, any time.

Conundrum, made by the Wagner family of Caymus Vineyards, stands out as a distinctly different, non-traditional white wine blend of five white grape varietals ~ Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, Viognier and Semillon. The word “exotic” is often used to describe it ~ a fitting portrayal, since there’s no other wine quite like it.

The wine enters round with a Chardonnay weight then quickly lightens up as the Sauvignon Blanc adds a fresh element. The Viognier adds a spicy character with Muscat Canelli and Semillon adding to the layers of flavours. Explore this puzzling wine as rich aromas of honeysuckle escape from the glass, followed by hints of peach, vanilla and citrus notes. On the palate, lush tropical flavours of melon, pineapple and pear are matched with crisp lemon zest and hints of grapefruit. The complexity is brought into balance by a rich, round mouthfeel supported by fresh acidity, creating a stunning, satisfying finish. Here a wine whose complexity is appealing to both red and white wine drinkers ~ a highly styled wine that is excellent as an aperitif, and pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes including spicy foods and full-flavoured Asian cuisine. $28.95.

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Friday, March 23 at 5:45 p.m.
on CBC radio’s Homestretch, the House Wine segment,
Laurie MacKay featured the French wine:

Cave de Roquebrun Chemin des Olivettes Red 
35% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre
From the Languedoc-Roussillon region comes this deeply coloured red wine. Expressive nose with notes of minerals and pronounced ripe smoky red fruit aromas backed by spice.  A character-filled, elegant wine in a robust, well-structured, straightforward style. Rich and concentrated with good length and depth. $16.95*
Awards
SILVER ~ Decanter World Wine Awards
SILVER ~ International Wine Challenge
GOLD ~ Great Wines of France Competition

Each month, pick up a bottle of the CBC feature at Neon Cactus Wines and enjoy some sipping pleasure with Laurie while you learn about the wine!

Rock lobster! These brightly-coloured crustaceans have made the Marlborough coastline home as long as anyone in the area can remember. Their quirky nature perfectly reflects what Lobster Reef wines are all about.
The Lobster Reef “duo” comprises of a beautifully crafted Sauvignon Blanc, and a Pinot Noir that is as bright and intense as the colour suggests! The wines are made with fruit sourced from pristine vineyards scattered across the Region. The crop levels are rigorously managed to ensure that the wines are indeed wonderfully quirky: immensely appealing aromatics, bright, fresh and intensely flavoured. Lobster Reef wines provide immediate drinking pleasure on any occasion.

Lobster Reef Pinot Noir
The viticulture team carefully managed these Pinot Noir grapes to ensure they were harvested at optimum ripeness. Rapid processing ensures the fruit’s character is captured perfectly, delivering to your glass an approachable, fruit-driven wine. The palate has gorgeous berry flavours  which mingle with the spicy oak. A well-balanced wine with lingering fruit flavours. Pair with duck or lamb dishes. Enjoy now or over the next two to three years. $22.95*

Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc
From one of the most southerly (and driest) vineyards in Marlborough comes this outstanding Sauvignon Blanc. Wonderfully aromatic, with citrus notes in abundance.The taste is even better. Bright, lively and immensely refreshing. Beautifully balanced. An ideal match with fresh lobster or any other fresh seafood, but equally appealing as an aperitif. Enjoy. $18.95*

Arabella Chenin Blanc
Another award-winning Arabella wine arrives this week! Yellow, lime-green colour. Guava with hints of fresh straw on nose. Rich, racy and full on middle palate with great finish. A great lunchtime wine to enjoy with a fresh salad, or anytime, all by itself! $14.95*

Arabella Chenin Blanc joins these other award-winning Arabella wines on our shelves:

Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon
Brimming with abundant blackcurrant aromas, this full-bodied wine is a mouthful of juicy plum flavours. Delightfully versatile, it makes a delicious partner to a wide variety of foods. $14.95*

Arabella Sauvignon Blanc
Yellow green in colour. Complex green grassy nose with passion fruit, guava and pear aromas. Gooseberry, capsicum and tropical flavours on a full, rich palate with a long sweet-fruited finish. A delightful pairing with fish, chicken & variety of cheeses. $14.95*

THE WAIT IS OVER! THE NEW VINTAGE OF THIS AMAZING WINE IS HERE!

The 2011 Noble Blend is a blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois and Schoenberger. This aromatic white exhibits a clean nose of pink grapefruit, white flowers and clove. Structurally, it shows medium body and is naturally well balanced with brisk acidity and moderate alcohol. The palate opens up with pink grapefruit, tangerine and honeysuckle carrying through to a long mouthwatering finish. The flavours of this wine are very focused and intense. $33.95*

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Vibrant citrus fruit with the finest layers of lemon chalk and toffee melded together in amazing length. An outspoken yet sophisticated wine with a fine mineral grip. The perfect balance ~ restrained stone fruit aromas and flavours soften pithy grapefruit acidity ~ all meshed together by well integrated oak. Enjoy the lively harmony and refreshing lightness of this wine. Serve with seafood, creamy pastas, veal and turkey. $32.95*

Fundraising at the Burrowing Owl winery has helped make possible a valuable recovery program for endangered burrowing owls in British Columbia.

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 Dark red in the glass, its legs cascade slowly due to its concentration and power. Possessing aromas of licorice, dark fruits and vanilla, this theme carries through on the palate with loads of rich sweet fruit all wrapped in a chalky, ripe tannin’s persistence and structure to support the concentration of flavour. A wine that boldly showcases the beauty of blending two varieties that match like hand and glove, delivering a memorable wine with loads of personality.

19 CRIMES turned criminals into colonists. Upon conviction, British rogues guilty of those crimes were sentenced to Australia rather than death. This punishment by “transportation” began in 1788, and many of the lawless died at sea. The rough-hewn prisoners who reached Australia lived in servitude under the lash. Pioneers in a frontier penal colony, they forged a new country, and new lives, brick by brick. This Shiraz Durif celebrates the rules they broke and the culture they built.

Link to the 19 Crimes website and click on the bottles to read about the criminals featured.

This dark ruby red wine displays aromas of blackberry and coffee. On the palate it is fruit-forward, with soft but persistent tannins. Serve with grilled red meats and soft cheeses. $17.95*

Cellar No. 8 Pinot Grigio opens with aromas of honeysuckle flowers, white peach and fresh pineapple. This refreshing wine exudes flavours of melon, honey and lemon zest. Subtle hints of spice lead to a crisp, clean finish. A perfect accompaniment to Chinese take-out or served as an aperitif. $16.95*

“Eight” is a red blend of eight heritage varieties: Petite Sirah, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Made at the historic Asti Winery in northern Sonoma County, it pays homage to the history of the founding families who traditionally created field blends, yielding big, flavourful wines. This one has soft, round tannins and ripe berry fruit characteristics. Petite Sirah and Zinfandel lend bright, ripe flavours of triple berry pie, which are enhanced by lovely spice notes from the Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot lend depth to the blend and dark, juicy fruit characters, which are lifted by the smooth, supple texture of the Sangiovese. An easy-drinking wine, perfect for enjoying any night of the week. $16.95*

DB Family Selection Petite Sirah
Aromas of rich ripe plum with sweet, well integrated mocha/chocolate oak. Concentrated palate with rich, spicy fruit flavours, firm tannins and well integrated mocha/chocolate oak. This dry, full-bodied red has excellent flavour intensity and acid structure. Serve with spicy red meat dishes, casseroles or a juicy steak. $13.95*

DB Family Selection Traminer Riesling
The bouquet of lifted rose aromas is  complemented by a subtle spiciness are balanced with a fresh citrus lift. This medium-bodied, medium-sweet, fruity wine has a great balance of floral rose, musk and spice on the palate. The spicy musk, floral and rose petal flavours of the Traminer combine with the floral and citrus flavours of the Riesling. The crisp acid of Riesling is a perfect match for the generously rounded Traminer fruit. Try it with spicy pork buns or Thai cuisine. $13.95*

For your shopping convenience, we have added
a full selection of Spirits and Domestic Beers
to our wine selections, single malts, specialty spirits, craft beer, and giftware!

If you have a favourite that we didn’t carry before, please try again. We now have all kinds of products to make your stop at Neon Cactus Wines convenient and satisfying! Let us know what you’d like to have available on our shelves.