Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV is a traditional-method sparkling wine from Central Otago, made by Ayrburn near Arrowtown. It blends Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the same three grapes used in Champagne. It is a good aperitif, and it suits shellfish and lean fish.
This is Ayrburn's Central Otago sparkling, made the traditional way. Traditional method means the bubbles come from a second fermentation inside the bottle, the same way Champagne is made.
It is a wine for opening before dinner, with oysters, or with a plate of fish on a warm evening. The blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is the same one Champagne uses.
Style at a glance
- Style: traditional-method sparkling
- Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Alcohol: 12%
- Serve: well chilled, at about 6-8°C
Food to enjoy this with
Sparkling wine with good acidity is a flexible partner for food, and it suits salty and fresh dishes best.
- Fresh oysters
- Prawn cocktail
- Smoked salmon on blinis
- Lean white fish, lightly pan-fried
- Crisp cheese straws and nuts
- Fried chicken, an unexpected one, because the bubbles and acidity cut through the richness
Who makes it
Ayrburn was established in 1864 and is now a wine and food destination near Arrowtown. Jody Pagey is the winemaker for the range.
Ayrburn describes its approach as elegance, focus and purity, with most of its wines coming from single vineyards or sub-regions.
Technical details
| Winery: |
Ayrburn |
| Wine: |
Methode Heritage |
| Vintage: |
NV |
| Style: |
Traditional-method sparkling |
| Variety: |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Region: |
Central Otago |
| Country: |
New Zealand |
| Alcohol: |
12% |
Where to buy
For international delivery to the USA, Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea, the Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV 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 is Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV made from?
Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from Central Otago.
What does traditional method mean?
Traditional method, or methode traditionnelle, means the wine gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle, as in Champagne.
What food goes with Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV?
Oysters, prawns, smoked salmon and lean white fish suit it well, and it also works as an aperitif. Serve it well chilled.
Where is Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV made?
Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV is a Central Otago sparkling wine from Ayrburn, a winery and dining destination near Arrowtown.
Where can I buy Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV?
The Winery ships Ayrburn Methode Heritage NV 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.
