Cape Schanck Olive Estate's Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 7 releases on record

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Verification

Listed

Evidence pending

Best Award

Gold

86 pts

Phenols

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Freshness

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Picholine Monovarietal

Cape Schanck Olive Estate produces their Picholine as an extra virgin olive oil derived from the Picholine variety, originally from Southern France.

The oil is cold-pressed within hours of picking, sourced from the Mornington Peninsula's coastal climate and sandy soils. It is 100% Australian, grown and produced on the family estate.

Sensory: Lab Profile

Flavor & Structure

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5

Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.

Bitterness 4.2

Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.

Pungency 3.8

Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.

Polyphenols 7.8

Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

green almond artichoke fresh herbs grass

Estimated Based on profiles for: Picholine .

Evidence over time

Release History

7 releases

2026 Predicted

Expected: August 2026

Varieties

Picholine

2025

Buy Batch

Varieties

Picholine

2024

Producer Notes

The oil is vibrant green in color, with aromas of fresh herbs, fennel, and chervil. Its flavor profile is described as robust and spicy, featuring notes of aniseed and chilli, with a bitter finish.

Varieties

Picholine

2023

Varieties

Picholine

2022

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Picholine

2020

Varieties

Picholine

2019