Geoff Wright is New Zealand’s third generation winemaker. His Great Grand Father (Stanko Jurakovich) immigrated to New Zealand as a child. Stanko secured his winemakers licence in Auckland, Kumeu on 14th March 1931. In 1944, Stanko’s land was sold to San Marino Vineyards, which is now forms part of the well known winery Kumeu River, belonging to the Brajkovich family.
Our vineyards are based in two very different appellations of Gisborne. Ormond Valley Appellation – Terrace Vineyard and Valley Vineyard and the Manutuke Appellation – Coastal Vineyard, which is where our winery and Café is located, nestled under Young Nicks – the first place in New Zealand sighted by Captain Cook, who arrived in New Zealand on 6th October 1769.
In 2000, Wrights Vineyard and Winery released its first wines – Chardonnay and Methode Traditionnelle. These remain our flagship wines. We also produce high quality Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Rose and Sauvignon Blanc.
On our vineyards we encourage bio-diversity, we have implemented several initiatives in this area. Setting up native gardens, ponds for wild life, practising biodynamics, composting and recycling. We also have 500 olive trees on our three vineyards and produce a small amount of divine cold pressed olive oil.
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1093 Wharerata Road Manutuke North Island 4072 New Zealand
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