NEON CACTUS WINES

We are open Monday, May 21, noon to 5 pm!

Denyse — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:00:35 +0000

Drop in and pick up some refreshing wine, beer or spirits to make your holiday weekend the best it can be!

Friday 11 to 9
Saturday 10 to 6
Sunday closed
Holiday Monday Noon to 5

Big House tasting & SALE!

Denyse — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:21:13 +0000

Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19,
we had Big House wines open for tasting, AND they were on SALE all week!
(May 16 to May 22, while quantities last)

$10 per 750ml bottle for a $3.95 savings!*
$30 per 3L box for a $9.95 savings!*

Big House Red & Big House White
come in regular 750 ml bottles, but they also come in convenient three-litre boxes, “Big House Octavin,” that you’ll love for camping, other outdoor events or parties this summer.
Come in every Friday or Saturday to try the wine we have open along with tasty snacks!

It’s great to try before you buy!

*Limits apply. Price includes GST and bottle deposit.

C’est la Vie wines ~ France

Denyse — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:38 +0000

C’est la Vie Pinot Noir/Syrah
Fragrant nose of cherries and raspberries. This dry, medium-bodied red has fruity ripe berry flavours with a touch of spice. balanced acidity. Great with roast turkey or pork. $14.95*

C’est la Vie Chardonnay/Sauvignon
Splashes of orange ambrosia, wild flower blossoms, green plantain, vanilla bean and lemongrass aromas and flavours burst from the glass. A fabulous, juicy white wine to quench your thirst anytime. Ready to drink now! $14.95*

[French, Maison Albert Bichot, Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de pays d'Oc]

The Black Chook Shiraz ~ Australia

Denyse — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:56 +0000

The Black Chook is sourced by Penny’s Hill from two wine-growing regions, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek, which characteristically produce spicy, flavourful and elegant Shiraz. Co-fermenting small amounts of Viognier skins with the Shiraz adds a wonderful apricot perfume, at the same time, intensifying the deep rich colour and velvety mouthfeel of the wine.
Aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, violet and tobacco, with a strong peppery quality that becomes more intense with air. On the palate, juicy, dark berry flavours show impressive freshness, with tangy acidity providing lift. $18.95*

EIGHT NEW BEERS

Denyse — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:48 +0000

• Boddingtons Pub Ale 4-pack cans
• Guinness Draught 4-pack cans
• Harp Lager 500 ml cans
• Mill St Seasonal Sampler VII
• NatureLand Organic Amber Ale
• NatureLand Organic Lager
• Smithwick’s Ale 500 ml cans
• Steam Whistle Pilsner

Tamás Tasting!

Denyse — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:30:45 +0000

Mother’s Day weekend
Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12
you could taste Tamás wines from California:

Tamas Double Decker Red,
an exciting blend of Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah and Barbera,
&
Tamas Pinot Grigio,
a crisp, refreshing white wine,
along with complementary snacks!

Wine is the perfect gift!

Domaine du Salvard “Unique” Pinot Noir ~ France

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:00:13 +0000

This is the first ever Pinot Noir from Domaine du Salvard. Aromatic, brimming with playful red fruit, ample juiciness, perfect tartness and the chalkiness that suggests its Cheverny origin. There’s sweetness and purity intertwined with structure and minerality. Soft on the palate and low in alcohol, making it the perfect deck or picnic wine. Unique and delicious. $19.95*

Timbuktu Shiraz Grenache ~ Australia

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:00:07 +0000

Chocolate, ripe berries and violets on the nose. The palate is round and smooth with a very ripe, warm, somewhat sweet entry and fresh acidity. Big raspberry jam, black cherry, pepper, spice, orange peel and mocha flavours. The finish is very warm and tart with some sweetness, but there is plenty of fruit that will appeal to most drinkers. $16.95*

Clos La Coutale ~ France

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:00:55 +0000

Malbec, Merlot blend
Big, rich, dark-red wine from the Cahors district of southwest France. Concentrated flavours of dark cherry, blackberry and plum. In addition to this array of fruit flavours, it offers plenty of muscle and dense structure. Notes of sage, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish. An elegant wine to drink now with a juicy steak or roast lamb.. $19.95*

Cavalo Bravo ~ Portugal

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:33 +0000

Tempranillo blend
Dark red colour. The nose is flowery and flavours of strawberries and cherries predominate. The medium-bodied palate has a rustic edge accompanied by a subtle leathery mouthfeel. The finish is smooth with hints of raspberry and blueberries. The combination of tart fruit and tannins make this a very food-friendly wine. $14.95*

LaPlaya Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé ~ Chile

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:43 +0000

Vivid pink color with violet hues. On the nose it is very expressive, showing rich fruit aromas with distinctive notes of candied raspberry, strawberry and underlying touches of herbs. This is a well-balanced and attractive wine with structure, good persistence and a pleasant finish. $13.95*

La Playa Rosé joins LaPlaya Merlot and LaPlaya Sauvignon Blanc on our shelves.

Rutherglen Estates Red ~ Australia

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:34 +0000

Back again after far too long! Hooray!
85% Shiraz, 15% Durif
Red, in true Rutherglen style, displays big bold taste and a wonderful depth of colour. To state the obvious, it’s Red! This blend allows the full expression of the wonderful fruit, pepper and spice of Shiraz, with the background of rich Durif, which contributes the blackberry fruit, licorice, aniseed and chocolate flavours, as well as firming the tannins for a complete red wine. A hugely celebrated and successful red wine. Great colour, dense fruit characters of plum and cherry, with hints of spice and pepper, Red is a mouthful of rich flavour and juicy tannins. Perfect for the summer barbecue, teamed with red meat. $19.95*

Wine makes a great gift!

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:54 +0000

Buy a case and save!

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:30:37 +0000

15% OFF

PRE-ORDERED, PRE-PAID

case of the same product!

10% OFF

mixed bunch of 6 bottles or more anytime!

Stamps do not apply to these offers.

Savings every time you visit Neon Cactus!

Denyse — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:30:24 +0000

• 10% OFF mixed case of six or more bottles of regular-priced wine
• 15% DISCOUNT on pre-ordered, pre-paid cases
• Frequent Purchase Card stamps for regular-priced purchases
• Items throughout the store priced to clear

We tasted Lobster Reef!

Denyse — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:00:26 +0000

The weekend of
Friday, May 4 & Saturday, May 5
we offered for tasting
Lobster Reef Pinot Noir
&
Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc
from New Zealand
along with complementary snacks!

It’s great to try before you buy!

$10 per bottle SALE ~ ONE WEEK only

Denyse — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:35:41 +0000

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
Wednesday, May 2, to Tuesday, May 8, you could purchase these wines for $10 per bottle:*

Eaglehawk Shiraz, Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon, Eaglehawk Chardonnay
at a savings of $3.95 per bottle!

Beringer Merlot, Beringer Pinot Grigio, Beringer Zinfandel
at a savings of $2.95 per bottle!
*While quantities last. Limits apply.

Director’s Cut Dry Creek Zinfandel ~ California

Denyse — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:42:38 +0000

This Zinfandel from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery pushes the envelope of decadence with voluptuous, intensely concentrated flavours. Made with fruit grown entirely in the Dry Creek Valley appellation where the combination of climate and location produces excellent Zinfandel fruit, this is a wine with deep, rich layers of of fruit jam, blueberries, raspberries, dark chocolate and mint, along with a lingering vanilla caramel finish. It’s a perennial favourite at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, where it received a Gold or Double Gold for three consecutive years. $34.95*

Excellent with:

[Francis Ford Coppola California United States U.S. U.S.A. USA]

Bonneau Los Carneros Chardonnay ~ California

Denyse — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:30:38 +0000

This exquisite Chardonnay has a crystalline, light straw yellow colour. Aromas of ripe pineapple, pear, white peach and vanilla on the nose. Pineapple, tropical fruit, hazelnut and vanilla custard fill the pallet with crisp, vibrant flavours. The texture is full yet silky and smooth. The long, satisfying finish seems to blend tangy citrus with crème brûlée and spice. This elegant, well-balanced wine has layers of complexity that demonstrate the care and attention to detail in its making. $32.95*

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

Contra ~ California

Denyse — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:00:21 +0000

55% Carignane, 15% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel, 3% Syrah
Contra is a somewhat contrarian blend of mostly old-fangled grape varieties from mostly older vineyards. It unites the earthy rusticity of old-vine carignane ~ that hard stoniness that if untempered may be a tad austere ~ with the luscious, opulent fruitiness of a number of softer blending grapes. Aromas of cherries and licorice, flavourful cassis, blackberries and silky tannins, plus some oaky vanilla and spices. A well-balanced wine with a nice long finish. $26.95*

[Bonny Doon California United States U.S. U.S.A. USA]