FINE NEW ZEALAND WINE - VINOPTIMA
Passion for perfection
Vinoptima owns single variety vineyards of 10 hectares in area in Ormond near Gisborne on the East Coast of New Zealand´s North Island. It is work of one man – pioneering wine maker from New Zealand called Nick Nobilo.
He presents his lifetime work relying upon 40 years of experience. Based on French paradigm of terroir – land (which means an exceptional relation of location, typography, microclimate, soil type, wine maker and other natural factors influencing the wine) and combining best of both new and old winemaking practices. The vision of Vinoptima is to produce world class Gewurztraminer.
One man dream
Nick Nobilo has had a long lasting dream. He wanted Gewurztraminer from Ormond in Gisborne to become one of the world class wines made from this variety. Now he is trying to make this vision true with the help of Vinoptima. Nick Nobilo pioneered the Gewurztraminer variety in New Zealand in 1972 and in late 70s he started to clone it. He establish Vinoptima Estate in 2000 and started the production of the world class
Gewurztraminer.A perfect place
World class wines are created by people who possess great enthusiasm and clear vision. Apart from that finding right site with the just right terroir is critical. Vinoptima Estate vineyards lie in a small alluvial plain on the east of Waipaoa river, 26 kilometres far from the coast and are protected by hillsides from three sides.
As well as possessing the alluvial soils ideal for the vines, the Ormond vineyard´s microclimate is hotter and drier than the cooler growing climate on the coast, producing un unusually high intensity in aromatic varieties, perfect for the Vinoptima Estate´s Gewurztraminer grapes.
As well as possessing the alluvial soils ideal for the vines, the Ormond vineyard´s microclimate is hotter and drier than the cooler growing climate on the coast, producing un unusually high intensity in aromatic varieties, perfect for the Vinoptima Estate´s Gewurztraminer grapes.
First class winery
Vinoptima winery uses modern but also traditional practices in wine making. It is specifically dedicated to maximize the potential of the Gewurztraminer grape selection. Winery is located in the middle of the vineyard. Bunches are hand-picked and then gently processed with the minimal intervention.
Maturing and aging in bottle represent an inseparable part of the wine making. Each vintage is cellared for 3 years to ensure that it is ready to use.
Great wines
Wine assessment by Robert Parker:
2003 Gewurztraminer Reserve: 86 points
2004 Gewurztraminer Reserve: 94 points
2004 Gewurztraminer Noble Late Harvest: 97 points
2005 Gewurztraminer Reserve: 92 points
2006 Gewurztraminer Reserve: 94 points
2007 Gewurztraminer Reserve: 94-96 points