2012 VINTAGE

Wrights Chardonnay Verjuice 2012

Wrights Verjuice is a crisp, zesty style. A hint of sweetness balanced with the acidity of the chardonnay grape. Fresh flavours of apple, pear and citrus flow through the juice. A versatile addition to any kitchen. Used as a non alcoholic spritzer, to poach fruit or replace vinegar or lemon juice in any recipe. Complimenting and enhancing many dishes. As with all natural fruit juices , verjuice may contain some sediment.

The grapes for this Verjuice were harvested from two vineyards our Terrace Vineyard, which are both fully certified organic. The grapes were all hand picked.

Yvonne Lorkin - Hawkes Bay Today, 15th May 2012

Yvonne Lorkin reviewed our 2012 Verjuice - Here is the link to Hawkes Bay Today Story - http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/news/wine-juice-but-not-as-you-know-it/1375654/

This was a great story. Our verjuice is so tasty and versatile every store should be stocking this as a non alcoholic alternatve. This is a snap shot of what Yvonne had to say - "Wrights Verjuice 2012 - it was superb, and I've been using it regularly as a dressing with Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, which I mix through sauteed cannellini beans, softened leeks and bacon"

For recipe and ideas see our 'Recipes with Wine' tab.

The Natural Wine Company - Sauvignon Blanc 2012

TNWC Sauvignon Blanc 2012 is a clean, green, zesty style. Intense notes of feijoa and blackcurrant greet you. Flavours of green herb, lime and passionate fruit surge through the wine like a waterfall.

The grapes for this wine come from Herkt Properties Vineyard, which is located on the Northern boundary of sunny Blenheim. The vineyard has been owned by the Herkt family since 1988. The current managers are Lisa Herkt and her partner, Chris Ireland.

TNWC takes the best about everything in New Zealand and bottles it. We aim to showcase our beautiful country and enhance and promote New Zealand's natural image.

Clean, green New Zealand at its very best. A big statement – We can back it up:

(1) The wines are made from organically grown grapes. The wine is low allergen – low sulphur, minimal additive.

(2) Good for the environment – The conservation message. In releasing this wine brand, we have formed a partnership with the Forest & Bird Society. Kiwis love and are proud of their natural country. Visitors are drawn to New Zealand by the scenery. Forest & Bird gives “nature a voice” - Perfect.

(3) The packaging is clean. modern and a little quirky. The lone footprint on the front reminds us all to tread gently. The Natural Wine Company font resembles drift wood.

TNWC represents what New Zealand is all about – kiwi ingenuity. Hard work and honesty.

The Natural Wine Company - Chardonnay Viognier 2012

TNWC Chardonnay Viognier 2012 is a fun, fruity style. Almost chameleon in nature. Hints of green apple, orange blossom and mint lure you. Flavours of lime, pear and vanilla bean exude from the wine.

The grapes for this wine come from the renowned grape growing region of Ormond Valley, Gisborne. The vineyard is owned and operated by Geoff and Nicola Wright, who have been producing wines under their own label – Wrights Vineyard & Winery – for over 12 years.

TNWC takes the best about everything in New Zealand and bottles it. We aim to showcase our beautiful country and enhance and promote New Zealand's natural image.

Clean, green New Zealand at its very best. A big statement – We can back it up:

(1) The wines are made from organically and bio-dynamically grown grapes. The wine is low allergen – low sulphur, minimal additive.

(2) Good for the environment – The conservation message. In releasing this wine brand, we have formed a partnership with the Forest & Bird Society. Kiwis love and are proud of their natural country. Visitors are drawn to New Zealand by the scenery. Forest & Bird gives “nature a voice” - Perfect.

(3) The packaging is clean. modern and a little quirky. The lone footprint on the front reminds us all to tread gently. The Natural Wine Company font resembles drift wood.

TNWC represents what New Zealand is all about – kiwi ingenuity, hard work and honesty.

2011 VINTAGE

Wrights Chardonnay Verjuice 2011

The grapes for this Verjuice were harvested from two vineyards our Terrace Vineyard, which are both fully certified organic. The grapes were all hand picked.

For recipe and ideas see our 'Recipes with Wine' tab.

Wrights Entity Methode 2010

The only New Zealand made, organic certified Methode on the market. This is a fantastic drop – a balanced, elegant wine with a crisp palate, fine bead and creamy textured finish. Lifted citrus and floral aromatic notes.

We have a stunning new artwork on our new label. Local artist Michael Burt has produced an abstract work of our Terrace Vineyard. Celebrating the bio-diversity of our vineyards and helping to create balance and a harmonious existence of life.

Our Methodes are made the traditionally way, as done with traditional French Champagne. Bottle aged for 1 year, hand riddled and manually disgorged. With every new Vintage of our Entity, we showcase a local artists artwork, we have been making this wine since 2001.

Review of our Entity Methode Traditionnelle 2010 by Yvonne Lorkin -

“Made entirely from chardonnay, this is an organically produced Blanc de Blanc from Gisborne’s Ormond Valley, and if you’re expecting something frilly and feminine – forget it. This fizz reflects the ‘chaos factor’ of family life for Geoff and Nicola Wright as they work hard to maintain their organic vineyards, their busy winery and three energetic young sons. The wine has complex yeasty, nutty, biscuit-based aromas followed by crisp acidity and a smoky, mineral note on the finish. It is also New Zealand’s only certified organic méthode on the market and it’s brilliant with grilled calamari sprinkled with lemon juice and fresh herbs.”

Wrights Chardonnay 2011

Wrights Chardonnay is a full bodied style. Lingering on the palate, with pear, lime and vanilla flavours. Appealing to lovers of both full oak and fruit driven styles. This beautifully balanced wine has undergone partial maloactic fermentation and been aged in older barrels for 6 months.

The grapes used for our Chardonnay were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes are fully certified organic through Asurequality from our Valley Vineyard.

Wrights Reserve Gewurztraminer 2011

Wrights Reserve Gewurztraminer is a unique varietal expression of the best Gisborne has to offer for the 2011 vintage. An off dry style with rich flavours of marmalade, toffee and ginger.

Harvested in two picks. The second pick was hung out on the vines and harvested late, producing intense flavoured botrytised fruit. Barrel aged for 6 months and then blended together.

This wine has always been my intention to make. However it has taken 10 years since the inception of the idea for the right season to come along and help produce this magnificent wine. This wine is a great one to cellar for 5 - 10 years or enjoy now with its layers of flavours and depth of complexity.

Review by Michael Cooper, 4 Starts out of 5.

"Grown in the Ormond Valley, the organic-certified 2011 vintage (4*) was made with some late-harvested, botrytis-affected fruit and was partly barrel-aged. Yellow-hued, it is richly fragrant, with strong, gingery, spicy flavours in an intensely varietal style, woven with fresh acidity, and loads of personality."

Review John Bartlett, Director and Owner of New Zealand Wine Directory, 9th November 2011.

“Tonight Glenys and I opened the bottle of Wrights 2011 Reserve Gewurztraminer and what a stunner it is! Wrights are certified organic so grow their grapes & handcraft their wines using ethical and environmentally friendly, biodynamic techniques. The 2011 Gewurtraminer was made in two batches with the second left on the vines and picked later producing some botrytised fruit. This was barrel-aged for 6 months then blended together to result in this amazing Gertz!

On pouring it showed bright & deep gold in colour, and on the nose “Intoxicating & heady” said Glenys. There is rose petal, Turkish delight & a hint of burnt toffee leading into intense marmalade and stone fruit, ginger and more toffee on the palate with great length & moreish finish.

This really is a complex and textured wine which is drinking beautifully even at such an early age but with a little more time I’d expect that it can only get better. Although we tasted (i.e. drank) this without food it has such depth and concentration that it would be a perfect match for Thai or other similar spicy foods.”

Wrights Reserve Chardonnay 2011

Wrights Reserve Chardonnay is a bold wine of distinction. Deep straw in colour. Exuding rich aromas of butterscotch and caramel. A full bodied, buttery style with strong hazelnut characters. This wine was barrel aged in new French oak, lees stirred and has undergone a full malolactic fermentation. A lovely wine now, or a stunning wine with 5 to 10 years cellaring.

The grapes used for our Chardonnay were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes are fully certified organic through Asurequality from our Valley Vineyard.

Michael Coopers review of our Reserve Chardonnay 3.5 stars out of 5.

"The 2011 (3.5) was matured in new French oak barrels, lees-stirred and given a full, softening malolactic fermentation. Certified organic, it is ripe, peachy, buttery and toasty, in a high-flavoured style that shows considerable complexity and exuberant use of oak."

2010 VINTAGE

Wrights Chardonnay 2010

The grapes used for our Chardonnay were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were under conversion to organics from our Valley Vineyard.

Wrights Gewurztraminer 2010

Wrights Gewurztraminer is a wine of distinction. This unique, dry, aromatic style is rich and complex. Warm flavours of lavender, ginger and lychee flow through the wine. A portion of the wine has been barrel fermented, giving added complexity and a soft, oily, lingering palate.

The grapes used for our Gewurztraminer were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were under conversion to organics from our Valley Vineyard.

In November 2010 Michael Cooper, awarded our wine 4 stars (out of 5). This is what he said -

"Grown in the Ormond Valley and partly barrel-fermented, this is richly perfumed wine with a spicy, exotic bouquet. Mouthfilling and dry, it has concentrated, peachy, gingery flavours, showing excellent complexity and depth. Drink now or cellar."

Wrights Viognier 2010

Wrights Viognier is an exciting, fresh, lively style. Hints of vanilla, lime and toasty wood characters flow through the wine. Flavours of almond and figs greet the palate. This wine was barrel aged in heavily toasted French oak for 6 months, giving added depth and complexity.

The grapes used for our Viognier were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were under conversion to organics from our Valley Vineyard.

Reviewed 15th November 2010

John Woodroffe Wine Columnist from the Wairoa Star, recently reviewed our Wrights Viognier 2010, this is what he had to say:

"In a recent national magazine most top Viognier came from the Gisborne region. The Wright's Wine Viognier will add to the regions reputation for excellence in Viognier. Sometimes a varietal lacking in character this is distinctive and delicious style. Pear, even citrus notes on the palate, the ginger tastes blended well for me with spicy food. I had it with a satay and it will match a range of spicy Indian or Asian dishes. Next day it was a relaxing drink before dinner after a hard day in the garden. If you are not familiar with the grape an excellent introduction to a versatile wine that will appeal to a wide range of palates."

Wrights Reserve Chardonnay 2010

The grapes used for our Chardonnay were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were under conversion to organics from our Valley Vineyard.

In November 2010 Michael Cooper, awarded our wine 4 stars (out of 5). This is what he said -

"From an Ormond Valley site under conversion to organic, this softly mouthfilling wine shows good concentration of ripe, stonefruit flavours, oak complexity and a slightly buttery, smooth finish. Already drinking well, it's a generous wine, rich, ripe and rounded."

Wrights Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010

Wrights Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a pure, zingy style. Cool fermentation has created intense flavours of passionfruit, lime and pine needle. Late harvest Semillon grapes, fermented and aged in barrels, have enriched the wine with added length and notes of honeysuckle and nectarine.

The grapes used for our Sauvignon Blanc Semillon were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were fully certified organic, from our Terrace Vineyard.

Wrights Rose (Merlot.Syrah) 2010

Wrights Rose is a beaujolais style for the connoisseur. An exciting blend of Merlot and Syrah grapes. Unique to this style, deep flavours of strawberry and cherry have been achieved through carbonic maceration. Barrel age has enriched the wine with hints of chocolate, cinnamon and cedar.

The grapes used for our Rose (Merlot/Syrah) were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were fully certified organic, from our Terrace Vineyard.

This is the review of our Wrights Rose 2010 by Rebecca Taylor, Wineseeker, Wellington, October 2010

"I've been on the lookout for interesting Roses for summer, and this certainly qualifies! Made from Merlot and Syrah, there's good depth of colour and weight. Oak maturation makes itself apparent with aromas of chocolate, coconut and cedary spice sitting above the cherry and strawberry fruit. The palate is dry and spicy, making this a Rose that will take you all the way through the barbecue, even once the sun goes down!"

Wrights Verjuice 2010

Wrights Verjuice is a crisp, zesty style. A hint of sweetness balanced with the acidity of the chardonnay grape. Fresh flavours of apple, pear and citrus flow through the juice. A versatile addition to any kitchen. used as a non alcoholic spritzer, to poach fruit or replace vinegar and lemon juice in any recipe.

Complimenting and enhancing many dishes. We have a list of possible recipes with Verjuice on our web page under 'Recipes with Wine'.

2009 VINTAGE

Wrights Gewurztraminer 2009

The last time we released a Gewurztraminer was in 2005. Over the years Wrights have gained the reputation of making really interesting Gewurztraminers, this wine is no exception.

The grapes for this wine were harvested from two vineyards our Terrace Vineyard, which is fully certified organic and our Valley Vineyard which is under conversion. The grapes were all hand picked and only the ripest grapes were picked.

The style of this wine is intense, with up front turkish delight, soft rose petal flavours and complex marmalade flavours flowing through the palate. This wine is a dry style, with minimal residual sugar. Try this wine and let us know what you think.

Wrights Chardonnay 2009

Gisborne is the Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand. This wine reflects why this is. The grapes were originally planned for an unoaked style. However they were picked at 24 brix in perfect condition. Due to the fact the wine was going to be a big style we decided to balance this out with aging it in barrels for six months.

The Wrights Chardonnay is a full bodied, dry style. Lingering on the palate, with pineapple, hazelnut and butterscotch flavours. Appealing to lovers of both full oak and fruit driven styles. This beautifully balanced wine has undergone partial malolactic fermentation and been aged in oak barrels for 6 months.

The grapes were harvested from our new Valley Vineyard, on Ormond Valley Road. We expect this wine to cellar really well. Its sometimes hard to achieve this when we the wine is tasting good already. But in my opinion with the nice acidity and ripeness of the grapes, this wine will be even a more of a stunner in years to come.

Wrights Merlot Syrah 2009

Alot of our customers have been asking us to make a red again. This wine is a unique style and very complex. While relaxing with the wine, it has alot of different flavour components, which helps with the conversation.

Wrights Merlot Syrah is a beaujolais style. Flavours of wild berries, cinnamon and toffee, complemented by smoky cedar notes and a sprinkle of pepper. Extended skin contact, while undergoing carbonic maceration, has added depth and weight on the palate. Aged in new Grand Cru barrels for 6 months.

Wrights Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Over the years we have been making Sauvignon Blanc, and it is great to finally release a wine directly from our own vineyard. This wine is not a Marlborough style, it is quite different, very complex. We hand harvested our grapes, harvesting all the grapes at once. The ripeness of the bunches varied, allowing us to get nice ripe flavours in the juice at the same time some of the greener flavours, of black currant as well.

During the vintage we also left our semillon out to make a late harvest wine. Unfortunately the bees got into these berries and ate most of them. We were lucky to harvest some and made a sticky out of this amount. Due to the fact that this amount was not a commercial size wine, we have blended this back into the Sauvignon Blanc. Adding even more complex to this wine.

This style is new to the Sauvignon style. Quite complex, alot of different flavour components, with some residual sugar. If you are wanting to show case a new style of Sauvignon Blanc then this is the wine to try.

2008 VINTAGE

Wrights Entity Methode Traditionnelle 2008

Our methode wine range, tends to speak for themselves, with our 2008 vintage being a unique Entity, as our wines are individually bottle fermented the traditionnal way. Our style for this methode is to aim for more aromatic aroma, with a crisp delicate palate. The aromas are citrus and floral notes with some residual sugar.

The grapes that went into this wine is Chardonnay, they were vrey clean and as you can tell from the wine, very tasty! Wrights Vineyard is gaining reputation for producing outstanding methodes. In 2009 we purchased the champayne making equipment to beable to completely finish the wines ourselves on site. Which we are very exciting with being able to do.

2007 VINTAGE

Wrights GW Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 vintage is being heralded as one of the best since the 1980's for the Gisborne region. We were waiting for our vineyard to come online for the 2008 vintage, but could not resist making a wine from such a great season. This wine definitely reflects the season. The grapes were harvested from Reid & Leigh Fletchers vineyard in Patutahi. The grapes came in super clean with no rot or botrytis, they were ripe and tasting lovely.

From the winemaking perspective, we destemmed and pressed the grapes and cool fermented the juice. The wine was then kept on yeast lees and stirred regularly for complexity. We had the option to undergo malolactic fermentation, but decided against it to help retain the aromatics and freshness of the wine. This wine is hugely aromatic and with fresh acidity that with each mouthful your mouth salivates with mouth watering flavours. No sugar was added back to this wine, so it is bone dry, which is complemented with ripe pear, apple, lime and citrus flavours.

This wine will age lovely and over the years will soften and mellow, retaining its aromatic notes. This wine is sold out. You may still find this wine at some of our existing Outlets, to view our current wines available which can be purchased direct from us check out our Online Orders.

2005 VINTAGE

Wrights GW Gewurztraminer 2005

Some of you out there will be saying about time, and yes I agree. Once again we have produced an unique style with distinction from Gisborne grapes. The wine is subtle, with a compexity that grows with every mouthful. Its like exploring an unknown treasure island, with every step you are surprised and astonished with the wine. The wine exhibits the traditional gewurztraminer characters of ginger, turkish delights, feijoa it also has a soft mouth feel and a creamy finish. At present we do have wines available, refer to our order page.

2004 VINTAGE

Wrights GW Chardonnay 2004

Wow! This is definitely a wine you should try. The only thing is, you won't be able to stop yourself. It has all the characters of a trophy wine, rich ripe fruit aromatics complemented with a weighted smooth palate that lingers with creamy vanilla flavours. This wine is made from Gisborne grapes, chardonnay capital of New Zealand. The GW range of wines has not been produced with animal by-products or dairy products, making it suitable for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy. The wine is the first in New Zealand to be fully certified vegetarian through the New Zealand Vegetarian Society. read more ...

2003 VINTAGE

Wrights GW Chardonnay 2003

This style of wine is fruit-driven, concentrating on the natural flavours in the grape, the grapes were harvested from a Patutahi vineyard in Gisborne.

The GW range of wines has not been produced with animal by-products or dairy products, making it suitable for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy. The wine is the first in New Zealand to be fully certified vegetarian through the New Zealand Vegetarian Society. read more ...

Wrights GW Sauvignon Blanc 2003

This style of wine is fruit-driven, concentrating on the natural flavours in the grape. The grapes were harvested from Ian Smith's vineyard in Te Karaka region of Gisborne. This wine has now sold out, with one of the last remaining bottles been enjoyed by us in September 2006.

Wrights GW Merlot 2003

The grapes come from Reid & Leigh Fletcher's vineyard in Patutahi, Gisborne. Reid and Leigh have been in the wine industry for many years. They produce quality grapes. I was fortunate to obtain two ton of Merlot from their vineyard. The grapes were harvested late in March 2003. read more ...

2002 VINTAGE

Wrights GW Chardonnay 2002

This style of wine is fruit-driven, concentrating on the natural flavours in the grape. This wine was produced from Gisborne grapes. The GW range of wines has not been produced with animal by-products or dairy products, making it suitable for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy. The wine is the first in New Zealand to be fully certified vegetarian through the New Zealand Vegetarian Society. read more ...

Wrights Entity 2002

The Entity is great during those celebration times or moments of romanticism. The bubbles in the Entity provide another dimension for the wine. This wine is tasting lovely at present, it was produced from Gisborne grapes. I find that this extra dimension emanates life and energy which enhance any occasion.

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Wrights GW Gewurztraminer 2002

This style of wine is very complex and reflects the winemaker's influence. This wine was produced from Gisborne grapes, and was the beginning of the unique style of gewurztraminers by Wrights Wines.

The Wrights GW Gewurztraminer has not been produced with animal by products or dairy products, making it suitable for vegans and vegetarians to enjoy. The GW range of wines is the first in New Zealand to be fully certified vegetarian, through the New Zealand Vegetarian Society. read more ...

2001 VINTAGE

Wrights GW Chardonnay 2001

The grapes come from organic Clone 15 Chardonnay vines, at Back Ormond near the city of Gisborne. The growers are Kevin and Karen Parker of Gisborne. The grapes came in at 23.2 brix, with intense nectarine and apricot flavours. The winemaking approach maximises the bouquet, by allowing for extra skin contact at the pressing stage, maintaining a cool ferment and using yeasts that have enzymes that work on releasing bounded flavours.

Wrights Entity 2001

The Methode Traditionnelle is a complicated style with intense fruit aromas and rich autolysis flavours. The wine has been aged on yeast lees over a year, allowing the yeast to break down and release a creamy texture to the wine.

Wrights GW Gewurztraminer 2001

The Wrights GW Gewürztraminer is a classic dry wine, with the grapes coming from Ormond, Gisborne. The grower was Roger Hyde. A lot of hard work went into selecting the berries to make this rich and complicated wine.

Wrights Entity Sparkling Merlot 2001

The grapes come from Reid & Leigh Fletcher's vineyard in Patutahi, Gisborne. Reid and Leigh have been in the wine industry for many years. They produce quality grapes, I was fortunate to obtain a ton of Merlot from their vineyard. The grapes were harvested late in March 2001.