Intriguing, is the provocative blend of 2000 Marsanne/Roussanne/Viognier called "Airstrip." It reveals southern Rhone-like honeysuckle and orange marmalade, and a rich, fruity character with excellent purity, delineation, and complexity. Long, pure, and full-bodied, it will be flexible with an assortment of cuisines. Drink it over the next 2 years.Importer: Dreyfus-Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770

The 1993 Marsanne is a more neutral-scented wine than the 1993 Chardonnay, exhibiting herb-tinged fruit scents and flavors, medium body, a chewy, chunky mouthfeel, and a good finish. Although more monolithic than the Chardonnay, it is an attractive Marsanne for drinking over the next 1-2 years.Mitchelton continues to turn out attractively priced wines offering plenty of up-front appeal and character. Importers: Franklin Selections, Linthicum, MD and Kooka Wines, Seattle, WA.

Mitchelton has fashioned a delicious 1992 Marsanne, with an interesting, honeyed, pear, melon, fruity nose. It exhibits much more character than most Marsannes. There is medium body, fine freshness, lively fruit, good acidity, and a crisp, light to medium-bodied finish. Drink it over the next year. Importer: Franklin Selections, Linthicum, MD.