Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge Nouveau Pinot Noir 2024 is a light, fruit-driven Pinot Noir from a single vineyard in the Gibbston Valley, Central Otago, New Zealand. The wine has high-intensity florals and crunchy red cherry fruit, and is made in the nouveau style to be enjoyed young. It suits anyone who wants an easy, fresh red.
Pour a glass and the florals come first, then crunchy red cherry fruit. Ayrburn makes Bonnet Rouge in the nouveau style, which means a lighter, fresher Pinot Noir made to drink young rather than cellar.
It is a good weekend wine, and easy to serve slightly cool. The fruit comes from a single vineyard in Gibbston, a valley known for elegant, lively Pinot Noir because of its cooler microclimate.
What it tastes like
The wine has high-intensity florals and a crunchy red and cherry fruit profile. It is a nouveau-style Pinot Noir made from one vineyard parcel picked for its bright, fruit-forward character.
The aim is freshness and fruit rather than heavy structure, so it is an easy red to open without any cellaring or decanting.
Style at a glance
- Body: light to medium
- Sweetness: dry
- Tannin: soft, as the style is made to drink young
- Style: floral, crunchy red fruit, fresh, nouveau
Food to enjoy this with
This is a wine best enjoyed with great food. Good matches include:
- Charcuterie and cured meats
- Roast chicken
- Margherita or mushroom pizza
- Duck spring rolls
- Grilled salmon
- Soft cheeses such as camembert
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 Ayrburn range of wines.
The fruit for Bonnet Rouge comes from a single vineyard in the Gibbston Valley, Central Otago.
When to drink it
Bonnet Rouge is a nouveau-style Pinot Noir made to be enjoyed young, so drink it soon rather than cellaring it. Ayrburn has not published a cellaring recommendation.
Technical details
| Winery |
Ayrburn |
| Wine |
Bonnet Rouge Nouveau Pinot Noir |
| Vintage |
2024 |
| Variety |
Pinot Noir |
| Region |
Gibbston, Central Otago |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Alcohol |
13.5% |
| Closure |
Screwcap |
| 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 Bonnet Rouge Nouveau 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
What does Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge Nouveau Pinot Noir 2024 taste like?
Ayrburn describes high-intensity florals and crunchy red and cherry fruit. It is light and fruit-forward.
What is a nouveau-style Pinot Noir?
Nouveau is a lighter, fresher style of red made to be drunk young. Bonnet Rouge is made from a single vineyard parcel chosen for its bright fruit.
Where is Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge 2024 from?
The fruit is from a single vineyard in the Gibbston Valley, Central Otago, New Zealand.
What is the alcohol content of Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge Nouveau 2024?
The alcohol content is 13.5%, and the bottle has a screwcap.
What food goes with Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge Nouveau 2024?
Charcuterie, roast chicken, pizza and grilled salmon all suit it. Soft cheeses also work.
Where can I buy Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge Nouveau Pinot Noir 2024?
The Winery ships Ayrburn Bonnet Rouge Nouveau 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.
