Wrights Vineyard and Winery

SATURDAY NIGHT SOLD OUT! FRIDAY NIGHT ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! What could be more Gisborne than fish and chips matched to our award winning Reserve Chardonnay? Join winegrower and owner Geoff Wright for a night celebrating the best of Gisborne; start off with a glass of our brand new Pét Nat (a light, fresh sparkling style beloved by the hipster crowd) and then join us in the winery for a deep dive into four Gold Medal vintages of Wright's Reserve Chardonnay matched to Gisborne's finest fish & chips!  Book now on Eventfinda: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/gold-winning-chardonnays-with-fish-chips2/gisborne Don't miss out, Saturday night has already sold out so these tickets won't last long.

Meet us at the Go Green Expo in Auckland this weekend! Geoff will be heading up to Auckland for the Go Green Expo this year and would love to see some familiar faces while he’s there. If you’re around, come say hi, have a chat, and taste our beautiful organic wines while you’re at it. 👉 Free tickets are available here until FRIDAY :https://www.gogreenexpo.co.nz/auckland-tickets/ Expo details: 16 & 17 May Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 4pm Free parking available It’s always a good mix of ideas, products, and people doing interesting things, so well worth a wander through if you’ve got a spare moment over the weekend. Hope to see you there!

Yum! 2016 Wrights Reserve Chardonnay - three good medals, and it's all mine tonight..... How lucky am I. Come and taste some at the Chardonnay Affair Friday 22nd May at our cellar door..... Tickets online at www.wrightswines.co.nz #chardonnay @thechardonnayaffairgisborne

Is this bad! Our first post on Tik Tok and our first like! Should we continue......?

Come and try our new Pet Nat Sauvignon Blanc at the Farmers Market this Saturday, between 9.30am and 12.30pm. 🥂 Fresh, lively and a little wild, with notes of golden apple, apricot and citrus peel, it’s juicy and refreshing with a crisp and savoury finish. It’s made in the traditional Pet Nat (pétillant naturel) style, bottled during fermentation to keep those natural bubbles. Pop by for a free tasting and a chat with Nicola. We’ll also have great deals on our Sparkling Rosé, Rosés and the new Pet Nat Sauvignon Blanc.

Gift cards are now available on our website! 🎁 If you’re looking for an easy option for Mother’s Day, or just a simple gift for birthdays, thank yous, or last-minute “I forgot” moments, these are now available online. They can be used across our wines and experiences, so the recipient can choose what they actually want (always a safer bet). Easy, flexible, and no wrapping required. Valid for 1 year, you can grab them directly on our website anytime. https://www.wrightswines.co.nz/products/wrights-vineyard-winery-gift-card

Mother’s Day Special 💐 For Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a little special on our Méthode Traditionnelle Pinot Rosé 2022 : ✨ A special price on single bottles with a gift pack ✨ A special price on 6-packs, including free shipping We know things are a bit tight out there at the moment with fuel and everyday costs, so this is just a small way of helping make something nice a bit more accessible for gifting (or enjoying yourself). This is a traditional method sparkling, made from Pinot Noir and aged on lees for over 18 months. It’s got that lovely balance of fresh fruit and a bit of complexity from time on yeast. You’ll find peach, red apple and wild strawberry on the nose, with a touch of rose petal and a subtle mineral note. The palate is fresh and dry, with fine bubbles and a gentle, slightly bready finish. We only made 650 bottles, and each one is individually numbered. The label also features artwork by Jodi Scandrett, which we really love as part of this release. Available for a limited time for Mother’s Day 💐 https://www.wrightswines.co.nz/pro.../methode-traditionnelle

Mother’s Day Special 💐 For Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a little special on our Méthode Traditionnelle Pinot Rosé 2022 : ✨ A special price on single bottles with a gift pack ✨ A special price on 6-packs, including free shipping We know things are a bit tight out there at the moment with fuel and everyday costs, so this is just a small way of helping make something nice a bit more accessible for gifting (or enjoying yourself). This is a traditional method sparkling, made from Pinot Noir and aged on lees for over 18 months. It’s got that lovely balance of fresh fruit and a bit of complexity from time on yeast. You’ll find peach, red apple and wild strawberry on the nose, with a touch of rose petal and a subtle mineral note. The palate is fresh and dry, with fine bubbles and a gentle, slightly bready finish. We only made 650 bottles, and each one is individually numbered. The label also features artwork by Jodi Scandrett, which we really love as part of this release. Available for a limited time for Mother’s Day 💐 https://www.wrightswines.co.nz/products/methode-traditionnelle

Today on ANZAC Day, our Cellar Door will be open from 1pm to 4pm. We welcome you to join us for a relaxed afternoon and take a moment to reflect and remember.🏵️

Sold Out! 🙏 Our Gold Winning Chardonnays & Fish and Chips evening on Saturday has now sold out. Because of its success, we’ve opened up a second evening on Friday 22 May, 7:00–8:30pm — same format, same wines, same setting at our Cellar Door with Geoff Wright. Four of our Gold Winning Wrights Reserve Chardonnays (2024, 2022, 2020, 2018), paired with fish and chips, and a glass of Pet Nat on arrival. For those who missed out on Saturday, this is your chance. Transport options are available — just get in touch and we can point you in the right direction. Tickets are limited and available on our website : www.wrightswines.co.nz

We are out and about exploring wines from NZ, guess where we are?

Chaos on our RV trip around the South Island. Who's idea was it to go for a morning dip at Lake Whakitipu?