Ayrburn Chinaman's Block Pinot Noir 2024 is a Pinot Noir from Ayrburn in Arrowtown, Central Otago, New Zealand. Ayrburn has not published tasting notes for it that we could find, so we have kept this page to what is known: who makes it, where it is from and how the 2024 vintage went in Central Otago.
Chinaman's Block is one of Ayrburn's premium Pinot Noirs from Central Otago, alongside Ten Acre, Homestead and Napoleon. It is the sort of bottle to open for a dinner with friends.
Stephen Wong MW of The Real Review reported early budburst, a dry summer and a cool March across Central Otago in 2024.
Who makes it
Ayrburn is a wine destination in Arrowtown, Central Otago. Its winemaker is Jody Pagey, with Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson and consultant Matt Thomson involved in developing the range.
About the vintage
Stephen Wong MW's Central Otago 2024 report for The Real Review, published in January 2026, described early budburst, a dry summer and a cool March. The cool March meant a long hang time (the time grapes stay on the vine to ripen).
Food to enjoy this with
Central Otago Pinot Noir is a versatile match for great food. Good matches include:
- Roast duck with cherry sauce
- Venison loin
- Mushroom risotto
- Slow-cooked lamb shoulder
- Roast pork belly
Technical details
| Winery |
Ayrburn |
| Wine |
Chinaman's Block Pinot Noir |
| Vintage |
2024 |
| Variety |
Pinot Noir |
| 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 Chinaman's Block Pinot Noir 2024 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
Where is Ayrburn Chinaman's Block Pinot Noir 2024 from?
It is a Pinot Noir from Central Otago, New Zealand, made by Ayrburn in Arrowtown.
What was the 2024 vintage like in Central Otago?
Stephen Wong MW of The Real Review reported early budburst, a dry summer and a cool March, with a long hang time.
What food goes with Central Otago Pinot Noir like this?
Duck, venison, mushroom dishes and slow-cooked lamb are all classic matches.
Where can I buy Ayrburn Chinaman's Block Pinot Noir 2024?
The Winery ships Ayrburn Chinaman's Block Pinot Noir 2024 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.
