‘01 Yangarra Peak Chardonnay

Max Jacobson

Wednesday, June 19, 2002 | 9:19 a.m.

This lighter, less oaky version of Chardonnay comes at less than half the price of the typical California Chards, and has a fine pedigree to boot. Yangarra means "spirit of the earth" in an Aboriginal language, and the winery is part of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates Collection, expressive of Australian terroir, or earth. It's a fruity wine that tastes of pears and citrus, with a nutty, creamy finish. It's well balanced in terms of acidity, and will be a fine companion for picnic foods and summer salads. Serve chilled, but not too cold.

Available at Trader Joe's Markets, $6.99.

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