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DUNBAR ESTATES wines - Ngatimoti - Motueka - Nelson & Tasman

At DUNBAR ESTATES we are very conscious of our role as kaitiaki (guardians) of the natural world and are working hard to enhance the health of the land and environment. We are encouraging native forest regeneration alongside the grapes at the Ngatimoti property. Sculptures at both properties remind us of  interconnections between all parts of the land and the natural world. They depict the story of Tane, the God of the forest, nourished by Papatuanuku, the Earth Mother beneath his feet, holding aloft Ranginui, the sky father. Through this separation, light was able to flood the world and allow living things to flourish. 

DUNBAR ESTATES wines - Ngatimoti - Motueka - Nelson & Tasman

Meet John & Jennifer Dunbar of  DUNBAR ESTATES. Their wine story begins in the early 2000s when they first converted a farm paddock near Cromwell into a vineyard. Later in 2017 they took on the Ngatimoti vineyard, Cellar Door, Café and accommodation.

“Our hand picked grapes are sourced from our family-owned estates in Nelson-Tasman and Central Otago from which we strive to produce a real taste of New Zealand though our boutique wines.”

Olives are also grown and pressed for extra virgin olive oil and preserves are made from fruit grown on the Ngatimoti property.

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O u r W i n e s

Dunbar Estates Wines - Riesling 2019
RIESLING

DUNBAR ESTATES Nelson Tasman Riesling 2019

The nose is floral with white blossoms and a hint of ginger, varietal with orange peel and citrus notes. Seamless, refreshing and mouth filling, this wine has a gorgeous flow on the palate and a lingering, classy finish with a definite second glass appeal.  

Dunbar Estates Wines - Pinot Gris 2018
Pinot Gris

DUNBAR ESTATES Nelson Tasman Pinot Gris 2018

Aromas of pear, stonefruit, quince and white florals. Flavours of apple, peach and nectarine are balanced with bright acidity, leading to a full luscious mouth-feel, good length, lingering fruit sweetness and a fresh finish.

Dunbar Estates Wines - Chardonnay 2020
PINOT NOIR

DUNBAR ESTATES Central Otago Chardonnay 2020

The nose shows complex lemon brioche, citrus fruit and nectarine notes that flow tightly across the palate. Straw-coloured, this wine finishes long with a balanced acid finish and developing richness.

Dunbar Estates Wines - Pinot Noir Rosé 2019
PINOT NOIR

DUNBAR ESTATES Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2019

The DUNBAR ESTATES Pinot Noir Rosé is as delicious as it looks. The wine has a beautiful pink hue and aromatics that are bright and fruit forward. It is beautifully refreshing and bursting with the flavours of summer. It is lightly off dry and has a lovely bright finish.

DUNBAR ESTATES Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018
PINOT NOIR

DUNBAR ESTATES Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018

Bright red berry and savoury aromas. A lovely soft palate with raspberry and redcurrant flavours and a hint of thyme. A wonderful expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir. A luscious and fruit focused Pinot Noir with great flavour and lovely soft tannins.

Dunbar Estates Wines - Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
PINOT NOIR

DUNBAR ESTATES Nelson Tasman Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Flavours of fresh forest berries, dark fruits, blueberries with a hint of spearmint & a touch of oak. The palate is smooth and clean, opening with a rich, soft almost velvety sweet fruit, dark berries and a hint of chocolate. Good length, fine tannic structure, loads of fresh acid balance.

Dunbar Estates Wines - Pinot Noir 2018
PINOT NOIR

DUNBAR ESTATES Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016

Bright red vibrant fruit with a subtle dried herb and mineral aromatic profile, leading to an elegant textural palate. A lovely soft palate with raspberry and redcurrant flavours and a hint of thyme. A wonderful expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Luscious and fruit focussed.

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John has always had a deep love for the land and both John and Jennifer are very conscious of their role as kaitiaki (guardians) of the land. Their goal is to further enhance DUNBAR ESTATES so that all can enjoy it now and encourage future generations to respect and care for the land. John and Jennifer hope you will enjoy your visit as much as the pleasure they take from being able to share their vision with you.

DUNBAR ESTATES Ngatimoti Cellar Door, Café and Vineyard Accommodation

Located in beautiful Ngatimoti in the picturesque Motueka Valley the property includes a vineyard, orchard, Cellar Door, Café and vineyard accommodation.

Here, we offer a unique opportunity to taste and purchase wines, not only from the Nelson vineyard, but also from our Shine Basin Vineyard in the Cromwell Basin, Central Otago.

Our café is a great place to stop on your travels and enjoy good coffee, sample our wines, cold drinks, local beers and a delicious range of food, whether you’re after a quick break or a long lunch.

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DUNBAR ESTATES Ngatimoti Cellar Door, Café and Vineyard Accommodation