is wine ok to drink?

[justnibblin]

hi everyone,i need to know if a 1999 chardonnay,santa barbara county,meridian brand is safe to drink.i was going to give it this year as a swap gift but i don't want to make anyone sick.i am a red wine novice drinker,and i have had this that long.it has been kept on it's side if that counts,lol.the color is a light blonde thats as best i can describe it,very clear,no sediment.i have been reading the post and i am looking forword to getting your help in the future as i luv dark wines and your knowledge is a great help.by the way just bought a bottle of black oak by wolf blass 2001.now how do i drink it.do i let it sit out of fridge,and can i put some in those little bottles someone mentioned,for another time?thank you for your help and time.sorry to dump so much for the first time.