This is a 2008 Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. The wine is a very lite Chardonnay. I haven't drank many Chardonnay's recently. Most are too oaky or too buttery for me, but this is a nice wine. It is less tart than a Pinot Grigio but similarly light and fresh.
The Jinda~Lee name is taken "from the Littore family's first vineyard in the Sunraysia area of South East Australia and is an Aboriginal word meaning 'Bare Hill.'" The label says the wine is medium bodied, crisp with citrus and peach flavors with a hint of oak. The hint is very light. Just enough to notice if you're thinking about it, but not enough that it covers the rest of the flavor of the grape.
It was about $8 at HEB and is 13.5% alcohol. It does contain sulfites, which can cause some reaction while drinking. If you find you get a stuffy or red nose while drinking, sulfites tend to be the source.
I think the wine is easily drinkable. I prefer my wine cold, but this was nice just chilled too. Aerated the oak flavor is accentuated, which might be nice if you intend to pair it with a grilled chicken or fish dinner. I drank it with pizza, which probably wasn't the intended pairing, but was nice with some cheese. It WAS way too easy to drink. This is one I will purchase again for sure and would feel safe recommending to most wine drinkers.
Best Wishes, happy drinking!!
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