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| Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Lexicon Malbec 2008 Malbec (pronounced as Mal-beck) is predominantly grown in Argentina now and has recently made a major splash on the wine scene; however this grape varietal also has a much older history behind its current popularity. Malbec was almost wiped out during the Phyloxera epidemic in Europe in the 1860’s and was generally used as a blending grape in Bordeaux. Luckily, this ancient grape varietal found its way to Argentina, but it can also still be found alive and well in a relatively unknown wine producing region of France called Cahors. In Cahors, this grape varietal is known as “Cot.” The usual flavor profile of Malbec has notes of ripe black plum, blackberry, rose petal, violets, and sometimes tobacco or black tea leaves. Specifically, Lexicon Malbec 2008 just got a huge mention on the Bulletin Board hosted on eRobertParker.com. Robert Parker highlights the Lexicon Malbec 2008 as a Super Value with the following quote: "Greed relief...global economic crisis distraction...just tasty wines available for a song...two more reasons why 2009 is The Year of the Wine Drinker....2008 Lexicon Malbec…Terrific plum, blackberry, forest floor aromas, dense ruby purple color, medium-bodied, silky tannins, and the finish and flavor intensity of a wine 2-3X the price....drink it over the next 1-2 years...amazing value...Malbec fruit bomb..."
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| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Los Cowboys Malbec 2008 Centennial is a proud participant of a unique social movement known as “Fair Trade.” The intent of this socially and environmentally responsible movement is to benefit producers and workers in developing countries by promoting sales of a wide variety of products that directly impact the economic well-being of small and underdeveloped communities. Through Fair Trade, Los Cowboys directly improves the quality of life for the strong, honest and proud vineyard workers, their families, and their communities. The Fair Trade Certified™ program directly supports a better life for farming families in the developing world through fair prices, community development and environmental stewardship. What better way is there to participate in a humanitarian and enviromentally responsible effort than by enjoying a glass of wine that is Fair Trade Certified? Specifically, Los Cowboys Malbec is Fair Trade Certified™ and is produced from 90 year old vines planted in soil composed mostly of clay and loam. These vineyards are located in three small farming communities of Lavalle, San Martin, and Medrano in the Mendoza region of Argentina. The flavor impact of this wine offers rich and round characteristics of concentrated blackberries, ripe red plums and fresh black figs with a slight hint of velvety mocha on the finish. You’ll soon discover that this wine delivers a mutually rewarding experience! Special Offering: Los Cowboys Malbec 2008 Available at Almost All Centennial and Big Daddy's Locations Sale Price $9.99. Retail $10.99. Save $1.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Monthly Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Angels Landing Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The possible health benefits of Cabernet Sauvignon have been reported by numerous sources, citing the results of an initial study performed by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. This study concluded that “moderate red wine consumption in a form of Cabernet Sauvignon may help reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's Disease.” The following is an excerpt from this report, “This study supports epidemiological evidence indicating that moderate wine consumption, within the range recommended by the FDA dietary guidelines of one drink per day for women and two for men, may help reduce the relative risk for [Alzheimer’s Disease] clinical dementia."
Now, if you’ve been looking for a dynamite Cabernet to try lately…here is one suggestion - the Angels Landing Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. This Cabernet is comprised of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon from Northern Napa Valley, in and around Calistoga. 5.5% Malbec from Paso Robles. 6% Petit Verdot split between the Yountville and Stag’s Leap appellations and finally, 12.5% Merlot from the Stag’s Leap appellation. Specifically, this Cabernet displays intense ripe blackberry, currant and dark fruit complexity with an intensity in the mid-palate drawn from the Petite Verdot and Malbec. Layered beneath this fruit is a core of new oak and chocolate with hints of cedar and lavender. Special Offering: Angels Landing Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price $19.99. Retail $23.99. Save $4.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant New On-Line Videos Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits O.T.P Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 If Zinfandel is traditionally considered the “workhorse” grape varietal of the California wine industry, then Cabernet Sauvignon (pronounced as Cab-air-nay So-vin-yawn) can be considered the “racehorse” grape varietal of the California wine industry. Cabernet Sauvignon is consistently the world’s most popular red grape varietal and tends to offers explosive power and showmanship; however it can also sometimes be a little “edgy” in its youth. Cabernet Sauvignon classically found its place in Bordeaux, especially within the regions of Medoc and Graves, where it produces such world renowned wines as Chateau Margaux and Chateau Latour. Generally, Cabernet Sauvignon can have a flavor profile of black currants, cassis, black cherry, black olives and plum. Specifically, the O.T.P Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 spent almost two years aging in small French Oak barrels (no edges on this Cabernet) and hails from the renowned Napa Valley sub-appellations of Oakville and Rutherford. This is a Cabernet lover’s dream with rich and intense flavors of ripe black plum, concentrated blackberries, lush black currants and mouth-coating cassis with an impeccable balance of acidity. Only 470 cases of this wine was produced - Don’t miss out on this one! Special Offering: O.T.P Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price $24.99. Retail $29.99. Save $5.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Autumn Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Rogo, Spanish Red Blend 2006 Rogo is an intensely rich Spanish red blend produced in the tiny village of Cariñena. This historic village is located in northern Spain and is one of the oldest protected wine growing regions in Europe. In fact, the Romans founded this area back in 50 BC; however winemaking didn’t begin to thrive here until the Middle Ages when several local monasteries took a serious interest in producing wine. This region is also considered to be the birthplace of Carignan (pronounced as Cah’-reen-nyahn.) Carignan (also known as Mazuelo in Spain) is now widely planted throughout the south of France and curiously it is almost non-existent in its original birthplace of Cariñena. Specifically, Rogo has dominating rich and round characteristics of spiced black plums, dried boysenberries and ripe black currants with a slight hint of oil-cured black olives on the finish. Considering that this wine is produced from a field blend of Garnacha (Grenache) and Tempranillo (pronounced as temp-ra-nēyo) it’s not surprising to find these types of rich and enticing characteristics. This wine could certainly become a favorite for almost any “die-hard” red wine lover (especially when considering the price.) Special Offering: Rogo Cariñena 2006 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price. $6.99. Retail $10.99. Save $4.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Monthly Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits La Croisade Pinot Noir 2007 Producing high quality Pinot Noir (pronounced as Pee-no Nwahr) has been dubbed by numerous wine growers as “the quest for the holy grail” due to the difficult and finicky nature of this grape varietal; however it can also produce some of the world’s most extraordinary red wines. Classically, Pinot Noir is grown in Burgundy, France to make the world renowned wines of Pommard, Nuits-Saint Georges and Gevrey-Chambertin, but it has also found a second home in California and Oregon with unabated fervor. The usual flavor profile of Pinot Noir tends to have notes of cherries, strawberries and raspberries with a floral undertone. Specifically, La Croisade Pinot Noir 2007 is an affordable and dependable wine with rich and round characteristics of dried dark cherries, boysenberries and fresh raspberries with a slight hint of dried rose petals. The velvety finish echoes the main flavor profile with an additional note of fresh red currants. Perfect for everyday, but also pairs wonderfully with savory roasted turkey or semi-soft cheeses – such as Morbier (pronounced as Mor-bee-ay.) Special Offering: La Croisade Pinot Noir 2007 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price $12.99. Retail $14.99. Save $2.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant New Winemaker Podcasts Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits O.T.P Russian River Chardonnay 2006 If you have been looking for a new favorite Chardonnay….look no further. The O.T.P Russian River Chardonnay 2006 may appear to have a funny name, but it actual does define what this wine is all about. O.T.P is an acronym that stands for “Of the Place” – highlighting their focus on terroir. Recently, their efforts have been acknowledged by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine as an “Editor’s Choice” selection with a highly touted score of 90 (out of 100) and the following quote: “Nice touch of creamy oak. Shows savory flavors of Meyer lemons, limes and tingly Asian spices, with a touch of green apple butter. Clean and food friendly.” If you’ve ever wondered….The birthplace of Chardonnay is found in Burgundy France, where it is used to make such world renowned wines as Chablis, Pouilly Fuisse, and Montrachet. It also serves as a major component for most Champagnes. In fact, if you find Champagne with the term Blanc de Blancs on the label – it is made with 100% Chardonnay. Chardonnay obviously also found a “home away from home” in California and has become one of the most popular white wines in the United States. Special Offering: O.T.P Russian River Chardonnay 2006 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price. $19.99. Retail $26.99. Save $7.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Monthly Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Snowline Washington State Riesling 2007 In the Northwest region of the United States, the Cascade Mountains are the dominate influence on the multiple micro-climates of this major wine producing area. The climates range from cool coastal areas (the perfect environment for Pinot Gris) to the high deserts, where varietals like Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive in the long growing season. The extended hang time of the fruit, in this otherwise harsh environment, is the key to the depth of flavors in the brilliant wines from this region. With the aid of the Big River flowing off the east side of the Cascades, a once arid and stark landscape has blossomed into the exceptional vineyards of the Northwest. Specifically, the Snowline Washington State Riesling 2007 has enticing and aromatic flavors of ripe peaches and crisp yellow apples with a honeyed sweetness that layers nicely throughout the glass. The finish of this wine echoes the main flavor profile with an additional note of fresh nectarines with a slight hint of lemon zest. Perfect for everyday as an aperitif, but also pairs wonderfully with most soft cheeses and light culinary fare. Special Offering: Snowline Washington State Riesling 2007 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price $8.99. Retail $9.99. Save $1.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Monthly Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Domaine de Saint-Antoine Syrah 2007 “Domaine de Saint Antoine is a 20 hectare estate located in the heart of Costières de Nîmes located on the western edge on the Rhône River and is one of the fastest rising stars in the appellation. The estate is owned and operated by Jean-Louis Emmanuel and his wife Marlène. The estate is situated in a very warm micro-climate which allows the grapes to achieve outstanding ripeness. All of the grapes are de-stemmed to create this Provençal Syrah that is brawny, ripe, bursting with black and red fruits and well structured tannins intermingled with classic Rhône spices." Excerpt from robertkacherselections.com Historically, Costières de Nîmes is considered to be one the oldest wine producing appellations in Europe. In fact, a number of references site the first plantings in this region back to the fifth century BC. Generally, the red wines produced from this region are elegant and lightly structured with flavors of black cherries, red currants and floral notes; however they can also be rounder and more expressive with characteristics of blackberries, ripe plum and blueberries. The possible style variance is not so surprising, considering that the red wines from this region can be produced from a multitude of varietals including: Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, and Cinsault. Special Offering: Domaine de Saint-Antoine Syrah 2007 Available at Almost All Centennial Store Locations Sale Price $9.99. Retail $11.99. Save $2.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Monthly Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | 
| | Spotlight on Wine Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits Ra Nui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 “Ra Nui [Maori word for abundant sun] Wines is dedicated to producing premium hand crafted wine from uniquely favored vineyards within the Marlborough region. We believe that “the wine is in the grape” and so we focus on the vineyard and the grape, and we grow our wine using the time honored traditions of Sun, Soil and Passion. We are small and focused without constraint, and this allows us the hands on intensity that only a small winemaker can have. [The] grapes are handpicked in the vineyard and transported direct to the winery. At the winery further hand selection takes place discarding any unwanted fruit before transferring to the press. We then further ensure that we retain all purity of texture and flavor by whole bunch pressing for all white wines in order to minimize skin contact resulting in juice with fine texture and maximum flavor. We see ourselves as “guardians” of the grape and adopt a low key non interventionist approach to our winemaking.” Excerpt from ranuiwines.co.nz [The Ra Nui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007] “Exhibits intense lime, passionfruit and kiwifruit fruit characters. On the palate, passionfruit, kiwifruit, pineapple and pear flavors dominate. These intense fruit characters are balanced with crisp vibrant acidity and a long richly textured finish. A full bodied purist style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough in a glass!!” Winemaker’s Tasting Notes Special Offering: Ra Nui Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Available at Almost all Centennial Store Locations Sale Price. $15.99 Retail $19.99. Save $4.00 | Find Your Own Personal Wine Consultant Monthly Wine Specials Store Locator Order Gift Cards On-line | | | | |
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