Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025 is a Central Otago Chardonnay from Ayrburn in Arrowtown, New Zealand. Cameron Douglas (Master Sommelier) describes a nutty, rich bouquet of stone fruit and baking spices, then a dry, fuller-bodied palate with citrus, apple and fine tannin. It suits anyone who likes Chardonnay with texture.
Pour a glass and the nose is rich and nutty, with stone fruit and baking spices. Cameron Douglas MS also picked out spice and mineral scents, fresh white and yellow stone fruit, baked apple and citrus pith.
On the palate it is dry and fuller-bodied, with citrus, stone fruit and apple, plenty of spice and an acid line that keeps it tense and fresh. It suits a long lunch or a roast chicken dinner.
Cameron Douglas found it well made and youthful, and suggests drinking it now and through to 2034.
What it tastes like
This Chardonnay has a lovely bouquet with a nutty richness, stone fruits and baking spices. Spice and mineral scents lead, then fresh white and yellow stone fruits, baked apple and citrus pith.
The oak shows as soft, smoky scents with vanilla and a hint of cheese. The palate is dry with a fuller-bodied mouthfeel, with flavours of citrus, then stone fruits and apple, plenty of spice and fine tannin textures. An acid line adds tautness and freshness.
Style at a glance
- Body: fuller-bodied
- Sweetness: dry
- Acidity: fresh, with a taut acid line
- Style: nutty, rich, spicy, oak-influenced, youthful
Food to enjoy this with
This is a wine best enjoyed with great food. Good matches include:
- Roast chicken with butter and thyme
- Seared scallops with cauliflower puree
- Pan-fried snapper with a lemon butter sauce
- Creamy mushroom pasta
- Pork belly with apple
- Aged Gruyère or brie
Who makes it
The winemaker is Jody Pagey, with Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson and consultant Matt Thomson involved in developing the range of Ayrburn wines.
When to drink it
Cameron Douglas MS suggests best drinking from mid to late 2027 through 2034 and beyond.
Technical details
| Winery |
Ayrburn |
| Wine |
Chardonnay |
| Vintage |
2025 |
| Variety |
Chardonnay |
| Region |
Central Otago |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Bottle size |
750 ml |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025 is available via our winenz.com website. For delivery in New Zealand you can purchase from thewineryonline.co.nz. If you are visiting New Zealand, you can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine.
Questions we are often asked
What does Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025 taste like?
There is nutty richness, stone fruit, baked apple, citrus pith and baking spices, with soft smoky oak and a dry, fuller-bodied palate.
What food goes with Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025?
Roast chicken, scallops, snapper and creamy pasta all suit it. Aged cheeses such as Gruyère also work.
Is Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025 oaked?
Yes, with soft, smoky oak scents with vanilla.
When should I drink Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025?
Cameron Douglas MS recommends mid to late 2027 through 2034 and beyond. It is youthful now.
Where is Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025 from?
It is a Chardonnay from Central Otago, New Zealand, made for Ayrburn in Arrowtown.
Where can I buy Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025?
The Winery ships Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025 internationally from winenz.com to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, and delivers within New Zealand from thewineryonline.co.nz. It is also available in our Queenstown and Arrowtown stores.
