Snappy and pure aromas grace the nose, with Bartlett pear, lees and toasty oak most prominent. The palate is overt and fruity, featuring apple and citrus flavors accented by bright acidity. This seems like a fine appetizer, by-the-glass, or party-friendly wine, but the composite cork the winery is using is madness to get off the corkscrew. Best Buy. ——M.S.(7/1/2002)—— 86