“I am proud to introduce our first 100% estate-grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our 2022 Estate EVOO was made from our first medium-density grove planted in 2013, comprised of 95% Koroneiki olives and 5% Arbosana olives. This year’s harvest was delayed by almost three weeks because of the unusual amount of rain occurring in mid-November and early December. Mechanically harvested using our Oxbo Harvest Machine on Dec 27, 2022, and milled within 2 hours of harvest our farm yielded, on average, 5.6 tons per acre for a total of 4,900 liters of EVOO. The olives were crushed using our Olivemax 33 mill with a malaxation time of 30 minutes at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Sometimes called the “King of Olives,” the Greek Koroneiki olive is renowned for its unusually high yield of oil (often up to a third of the olives’ weight is oil) and its high polyphenol and antioxidant values. Our Estate EVOO is a beautiful specimen of this variety. I call it “Robustly Balanced” in flavor with the presence of aromas like ripe olives and banana; subtle notes of artichoke. It finishes with a light, peppery finish. This special oil is presented in a beautiful matte white bottle with a wooden closure. Try it with our Bourbon Cask Balsamic Vinegar and serve over a green salad with olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, and sliced carrots. Or pair it with our Fig Balsamic Reduction or White Balsamic Vinegar for a sweeter dressing over baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, and strawberries. Please enjoy the fruits of our labor, and thank you for being a loyal customer of the Queen Creek Olive Mill.”

– Perry Rea, Master Blender and Olive Oil Sommelier