Although oaky, the richly fruity, fleshy 1999 Chardonnay Triangle is a solidly made, substantial effort to drink over the next year. Importer: Dreyfus-Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770

On the light side, with pretty pear, pineapple and mineral flavors shining nicely through the finish. Picks up some toasty, nutty notes, but never gets exuberant. Drink now through 2002. 5,000 cases made. -HS

Bright, fruity and fresh, with a simple pear flavor that has leafy overtones. 15,000 cases made. -

A bright and fruity Australian white, with generous nectarine and spice aromas and flavors that linger on the finish. 40,000 cases made. -HS

The current offerings from Mitchelton include a delicious 1993 Chardonnay with a mineral, steely, Chablis-like character. The subtle yet expressive bouquet of ripe fruit is followed by a wine with excellent concentration, fine focus, and plenty of fresh, lively fruit. Any oak is well-concealed behind the wine's fruity personality. Drink it over the next year. 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.