Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir gives a lovely base of warm raspberry, crushed cherry and lilac aromas with touches of fertile soil and iron ore. Light to medium-bodied, while it’s pleasantly vibrant and fresh, it’s just a little lacking in mid-palate generosity and finishes a little short. Drink it now to 2015. Centennial does not currently have a US importer.

The 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir yields a pale ruby color with appealing cranberry and raspberry aromas plus a hint of fresh roses and moss. Crisp acidity, medium level of fine grained tannins. Full body and great intensity. Long finish. Drink now to 2015. 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