81.  As a class, Rioja crianzas are a delight, offering smooth satisfaction with a measure of complexity at affordable prices.

82.  Dell's direct method of selling gives it a price advantage, because resellers' fees add to the cost of PCs made by Compaq and others.

83.  Dell's gigahertz Pentium III model, dubbed the Dimension Special Edition, takes the cake with an even more special price: $5,999.

84.  Despite a drop in oil prices this week, OPEC's decision to stay put was widely expected.

85.  Despite a falling stock price and a shareholder lawsuit, Internet portal Lycos Inc. is moving to complete its merger with business units of USA Networks Inc.

86.  Despite a lackluster 71-91 season, the Mets have told season-ticket holders that some 1997 ticket prices at Shea Stadium will rise.

87.  Despite a late start after a harsh winter and a wet spring, he hopes to have a good crop and fetch an equally good price.

88.  Despite a modest decline in the price of crude oil Wednesday, bond trading was quiet, punctuated by a small improvement in longer-maturity issues.

89.  Despite a possible increase in the minimum wage, that chain has introduced a new menu with lower prices, not higher.

90.  Despite a price of $3 an issue, the Daily has the advantage of being the only daily publication to be sold at Olympic venues.