WINE                          ORIGIN         COMMENTS

1 BRANCOTT 1998 RESERVE       Marlborough,   Full-bodied, apple flavors,
  Sauvignon blanc             New Zealand    with a musky aftertaste

2 CASTELLO DI TASSAROLO 1997  Piedmont,      Crisp and bright, good for
  Gavi                        Italy          the hottest summer days

3 ALBERT MANN 1998            Alsace,        Fruity and floral, with
  Pinot auxerrios, vielles    France         sweet berry aroma
  vignes

4 LUCIEN CROCHET 1998         Loire Valley,  Peppery and intense, with
  Sancerre                    France         smoky, rich flavor

5 WAIRAU RIVER 1997           Marlborough,   Brisk and grapefruity, with
  Sauvignon blanc             New Zealand    nice nose but off aftertaste

6 CLOS DU POYET 1998          Brittany,      Slightly effervescent, easy-
  Muscadet                    France         going; may lack complexity

7 TERUZZI & PUTHOLD 1998      Tuscany,       Tangy but a little thin;
  Vernaccia di San Gimignano  Italy          too weak