Gold Ridge Organic Picholine Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Price per litre

This robust and pungent extra virgin olive oil features aromas of fresh wheatgrass and green tea, with tasting notes of arugula, artichoke, fresh green herbs, and a lingering finish of wasabi and daikon radish heat, offering a bold, spicy profile that is medium pungent and medium robust. It is made primarily from Picholine olives blended with small amounts of Aglandau, Bouteillian, Salonenque, Grossane, and Cayon varieties, all CCOF certified organic and hand picked from the farm's Sonoma County groves, then cold pressed within hours of harvest in their on site mill to preserve polyphenols and antioxidants. Ideal as a finishing oil, it pairs beautifully with strong hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, pesto, Italian salsa verde, and drizzled over pasta. The oil has won numerous awards, including the 2024 Good Food Award in the Oils category, multiple Gold Medals from the New York International Olive Oil Competition (2019-2025), Los Angeles International EVOO Competition (2023-2025), California Olive Oil Council (2023-2025), and Double Gold & Best in Show at the 2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

Estimated Flavor Profile

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5.3

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 4.3

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

Polyphenols 6.9

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.

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Estimated Based on profiles for: Picholine, Aglandau, Bouteillian, Salonenque, Grossane, Cayon .