2010 VINTAGE
Wrights Verjuice 2010
Our Verjuice is a new exciting drink. It is versatile in many ways, delicious to drink as it is or use it with a wide rang of foods and drinks. We have listed a few ideas on our web site under the recipe area.
Our 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. Complementing and enhancing many dishes.
The grapes used for our Verjuice were grown by us, using organic and biodynamic techniques. The grapes were both fully organic from our Terrace Vineyard and under conversion from our Valley Vineyard.
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.
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 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.
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. read more ...
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. read more ...
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. read more ...