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Dunford Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Produced by Dunford Grove — producer profile

Blend Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino — variety guides

At a glance

Latest recorded release · 2025

1 award across 1 release

Latest: Bronze · ONZ · 2025

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Dunford Grove grows this spray free extra virgin olive oil beside Lake Dunstan in Central Otago, blending the Tuscan varieties Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino. The olives are harvested predominantly green to beat the frost and are pressed within hours for a fruity, herbaceous oil with a slightly bitter character and a peppery finish. Certified by Olives New Zealand with free fatty acids below 0.5%, it is delicious with bread.

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Release History

2026
Current harvest year

No release has been recorded for this harvest year yet.

Awards & recognition

2024
Producer Notes
Vibrant notes of green apple and artichoke, complemented by a subtle grassy undertone and a crisp peppery finish.
2005
Producer established

Dunford Grove was established in 2005.

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