Palate-pleasing toasty, vanilla-cracker and tropical-fruit flavors. Fine bubbles lend a richness to the mouthfeel; the lush, nutty finish extends deliciously on and on. This could almost pass for a French tete de cuvee, except for the distinctly almond note (very tasty at that) running through the finish. ——P.G.(12/15/2000)—— 90