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Wrights Vineyard

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232 Ormond Valley Road, Gisborne
Tel: (06) 868 0967
www.wrightswines.co.nz

Full Description

Wrights Wines was established at the turn of the century (2000) by Geoff and Nicola Wright. Wine making is in Geoff's blood, his Great-Grandfather Stanko Jurakovich began producing wines in the Kumeu Valley, Auckland in 1931.

In September 2005, Wrights Wines planted out its organic vineyard in the renowned grape growing region of Ormond Valley, Gisborne. Our wine growing philosophy is to promote bio-diversity by adding positive micro-organisms, using compost sprays, planting natives and not using harmful chemicals such as fungicides, insecticides or herbicides. Our aim is to produce quality wines, with minimal additives.

We strive for environmental, social and economic sustainability. In May 2008, our vineyard was certified organic. We anticipate making the first organic wines from our vineyard in the 2008/209 vintage.

We will be able to offer you certified organic wines in 2009. Currently, we have available Wrights GW Chardonnay 2007. This wine was made from conventional grapes.

The wine is vegan friendly, as we do not add any animal by-products, such as gelatin, casein and milk powder, in the fining process. Our wines are not just for vegans and vegetarians, but for those who enjoy unique wines with complex, fruity flavours.

Open Hours

Vineyard tours - by appointment. Wine sales - internet/telephone

All Year Available

Yes

Directions

Directions from Gisborne Township. The main street in Gisborne is called Gladstone Road. Follow this road from the town centre until to get to the Auckland/Opotiki turnoff (approximately 5 minutes from the town centre). Turn right, so that you are on the road leading to Auckland/Opotiki (Matawai Road). Continue on this road until you reach Ormond (approximately 5 minutes). Ormond is the first 70 km zone that you come to. Turn right onto Hill Road. Take the first left (Domain Road). This road turns into Ormond Valley Road. Our Vineyard is the last vineyard on the right hand side of the road. It has the AsureQuality sign on the gate. The total distance from Gisborne township is approximately 15 minutes.