Description

The Secretary Bird Chardonnay

🏷️ Summary

A smooth and approachable Chardonnay from South Africa’s Western Cape, The Secretary Bird Chardonnay offers ripe fruit flavours, gentle oak influence and balanced acidity. This versatile white wine is perfect for enjoying on its own or pairing with a range of dishes — from seafood and poultry to creamy pasta and light lunches.

🍇 Tasting Notes

Pale straw with soft golden hues. The nose reveals aromas of ripe melon, peach and citrus, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and light oak spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied and rounded, with flavours of pear, baked apple and toasted almond, balanced by smooth acidity and a clean, lingering finish.

🍽️ Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with grilled prawns, scallops, creamy chicken pasta, roast turkey, seafood risotto and soft cheeses. Its well-balanced structure also complements vegetarian dishes with rich sauces and lightly seasoned poultry. Serve chilled at 8–10 °C to showcase its delicate fruit and texture.

🏡 Winemaking & Style

Produced under The Secretary Bird label in South Africa’s Western Cape, this Chardonnay reflects a style that marries fruit purity with gentle oak complexity. Fermentation and maturation may include brief oak ageing to add nuance and depth, while stainless steel components preserve freshness and crisp fruit character. The result is a wine that’s approachable yet well-balanced, offering both immediate appeal and pairing versatility.

⚙️ Product Details

• Producer / Brand: The Secretary Bird

• Region: Western Cape, South Africa

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• ABV: ~13%

• Style: Dry, medium-bodied white

• Closure: Screw cap

• Bottle Size: 75 cl

• Allergens: Contains sulphites

• Dietary Info: Suitable for vegetarians & vegans

• Serving Temp: 8–10 °C

• Drinking Window: Best enjoyed young to medium term