Olive Oil - 500ml

500ml

Rick and Aurora Grimm are often found tending olive trees throughout the year.  Sometimes, they are checking irrigation or spreading compost; other times, they are climbing up into the middle of the trees to prune the hard-to-reach sections of the canopy.  In the Spring, they team up to prune about 20+ trees a day until all 500 are prepared for the new growth. Working in the orchard and the vineyard is where they find peace, unlike anywhere else in their life.

The graceful and meticulous CCOF Certified Organic cultivation of each tree has led to a quality of oil that is full of life.  Tuscan varieties make up the proprietary blend: Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino, and Pendolino as the pollinators.  Each of these varieties brings a different dynamic to the oil's flavor, mouthfeel, and aromatics.  This vintage of Grimm’s Bluff Estate Olive Oil is proving to be very special.  The polyphenol content is very high, and the free acidity of .06% is as low as the third-generation organic mill had ever seen!  This quality is due to the harmony of an excellent growing season, organic practices cultivating the overall vitality, natural protection from fruit flies, and highly skilled milling.

The oil’s aromas are distinct, with raw artichoke, lemon pith, and spring grass.  The mouthfeel is nothing short of heavenly, with an opulent silky texture.  Flavors of green almond, oregano, and the familiar peppery finish are an incredible compliment to almost any dish. One of our favorite pairings is simply to dress your favorite greens, a squeeze of lemon, and a dash of salt.