Only 25% malolactic, and made, as Hope explains, “in the Burgundian style. We don’t kill it with oak.” Showing white stone fruit, plantain and just a hint of toast on the nose, with the same notes, and a ribbon of minerality, coming through on the palate. A fresh, easy drinker, and a good bet to keep around the house this summer.——W.E.(6/1/2006)—— 86