Ayrburn Rose 2023 is a rosé from Ayrburn in Arrowtown, Central Otago, New Zealand.
Ayrburn Rose is a Central Otago rosé from the heritage wine destination in Arrowtown. Serve it well chilled on a warm afternoon or with lunch outside.
Central Otago's 2023 vintage had a dry lead-up to harvest and a cold snap late in the season, according to Jancis Robinson's vintage report.
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.
About the vintage
Jancis Robinson's Central Otago 2023 vintage report, published in May 2023, described a dry lead-up to harvest. Just 44.4 mm of rain fell from December to mid-February, and the report noted some drought stress in places.
Late in the season a cold snap brought several frosts. Harvest stretched well into late April.
Food to enjoy this with
Rosé is a versatile wine with food. Good matches include:
- Charcuterie and antipasto platters
- Grilled prawns
- Salade niçoise
- Fresh goat's cheese
- Sushi and sashimi
When to drink it
Rosé is best enjoyed young and well chilled.
Technical details
| Winery |
Ayrburn |
| Wine |
Rosé |
| Vintage |
2023 |
| 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 Rose 2023 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 Rose 2023 taste like?
Ayrburn has not published a tasting note we could find, so we have not described its flavours here.
Where is Ayrburn Rose 2023 from?
It is made by Ayrburn in Arrowtown, Central Otago, New Zealand.
Has Ayrburn Rose won any awards?
Ayrburn's Rosé has won a gold medal, according to a travel article about Ayrburn. The article does not say which vintage.
What food goes with Ayrburn Rose 2023?
Charcuterie, grilled prawns, salads and sushi are all good matches with rosé.
How long can I keep Ayrburn Rose 2023?
The style is normally drunk young.
Where can I buy Ayrburn Rose 2023?
The Winery ships Ayrburn Rose 2023 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.
