David Bishell immigrated to NZ in 1876 and in 1880 he purchased 50 hectares of farmland west of Blenheim and named it Caythorpe after his home village in Lincolnshire, England. The land was unproductive and covered in flax, but David saw the potential and set about clearing the property, allowing him to grow food crops and establish the first chapter of the rich history that is Caythorpe Family Estate. Five generations later and still 100% family owned, Caythorpe represents the very best of Marlborough. It is still a working farm but with diversification into horticulture and winemaking, we strive to continue our commitment to innovative and sustainable production processes, while producing a range of super-premium products.