1997 Francis Coppola Bianco ($10).

This fresh, clean, lively white wine is no paragon of complexity -- just a lot of fun. It's an artful blend of chardonnay, riesling and muscat of Alexandria, not quite fully dry but still well-suited for serving with food. It offers appealing, crisp flavors of pear, melon and citrus fruit. Drink it up before Labor Day.

Pub Date: 03/10/99