1997 Geyser Peak Chardonnay, Sonoma County ($14).

This lemony, apple-flavored, well-balanced, medium-bodied wine is a well-made commercial chardonnay at an attractive price. It's well suited to accompany a variety of foods, but it's not as innocuous as many wines in the same price range. Geyser Peak wines are widely distributed, so this wine should be relatively easy to find.

Pub Date: 11/04/98