The 2010 Reserve Chardonnay has a lovely apricot, cashew and honeycomb nose with nuances of struck match, ginger and cedar. The medium-bodied palate is silky and harmonious with a well-integrated suggestion of toasty oak complimenting the long honeyed-peach finish. Drink it now through 2015. Centennial does not currently have a US importer.

The 2009 Reserve Chardonnay has expressive aromas of warm apricots, green mango and under-ripe pineapple with an undercurrent of praline, meal and ginger. Medium to full-bodied, it is richly fruited in the mouth with medium-high acid and a long toasty finish. Delicious now, it has some capacity to develop and should cellar to 2015+. Centennial Vineyards currently does not have a USA importer.

The 2008 Reserve Chardonnay gives peaches and cream aromas with nuances of honeydew melon and muesli. Crisp acidity, medium body and a good concentration of stone fruit flavors with a touch of oak. Long finish. Drink now to 2014. Established as recently as 2002, Centennial Vineyards is already producing some remarkable wines of very good value that reflect this region’s cool to moderate climate.2008 Bong Bong Shiraz is imported into the USA. Importer: The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; tel. (800) 580-0052

The brilliant, elegant, complex 2004 Chardonnay Reserve offers abundant notes of roasted hazelnuts, honeysuckle, and white peaches, full body, beautiful acidity, and impressive ripeness and length. It should drink well for 2-3 years. Importer: Jane Delaney, The Ravensvale Group, Greenwich, CT; tel. (800) 580-0052