Ayrburn Billy's Chardonnay 2025 is a Central Otago Chardonnay from Ayrburn in Arrowtown, New Zealand. This wine has aromas of yellow peach, baking spices, a savoury edge and a seam of clay and stony mineral, with near full-bodied weight and plenty of length. It suits anyone who wants a serious Chardonnay to cellar.
Pour a glass and expect fresh yellow peach and baking spices, with a fine savoury quality underneath, with red apple, citrus pith, floral layers and a definite seam of clay and stony mineral.
The palate is near full-bodied, with plenty of acidity and spice, and orchard flavours from stone fruit to apple, with a lick of roasted pineapple. It is one for a dinner with roast chicken or seafood.
It is well made, with plenty of length and style. Drink through to 2033.
What it tastes like
Aromas and flavours of fresh yellow peach and baking spices, with a fine savoury quality. Red apple and citrus pith follow, along with some floral layers and a definite seam of clay and stony mineral.
The wine is near full-bodied as it touches the palate. There is plenty of acidity and spice, gently warming alcohol and orchard flavours from stone fruit to tree fruit, with a lick of roasted pineapple. There is plenty of length and style, and the wine still tastes youthful.
Style at a glance
- Body: near full-bodied
- Sweetness: dry
- Acidity: plenty, with spice and length
- Style: peach, spice, savoury, mineral, youthful
Food to enjoy this with
This is a wine best enjoyed with great food. Good matches include:
- Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
- Crayfish or lobster with butter
- Grilled prawns with garlic
- Creamy risotto with parmesan
- Pork with roasted pineapple salsa
- Soft cheeses such as brie
Who makes it
Ayrburn is a wine destination near Arrowtown in Central Otago. Its winemaker is Jody Pagey, with Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson and consultant Matt Thomson involved in developing the range of wines.
Technical details
| Winery |
Ayrburn |
| Wine |
Billy's Chardonnay |
| Vintage |
2025 |
| Variety |
Chardonnay |
| Region |
Central Otago |
| Country |
New Zealand |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Ayrburn Billy's 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 Billy's Chardonnay 2025 taste like?
Aroma's and flavours of yellow peach, baking spices, red apple and citrus pith, with a savoury edge and a seam of clay and stony mineral. The palate is near full-bodied with roasted pineapple notes.
What food goes with Ayrburn Billy's Chardonnay 2025?
Roast chicken, crayfish, grilled prawns and creamy risotto all suit it. Soft cheeses also work.
Is Ayrburn Billy's Chardonnay 2025 full-bodied?
Yes, near full-bodied, with plenty of acidity and spice and gently warming alcohol.
Where is Ayrburn Billy's Chardonnay 2025 from?
It is a Chardonnay from Central Otago, New Zealand, made by Ayrburn in Arrowtown.
Where can I buy Ayrburn Billy's Chardonnay 2025?
The Winery ships Ayrburn Billy's 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.
