Apollo Olive Oil - Sierra Blend
Apollo Olive Oil Sierra Blend 375 ml, Winter 2007/08
Certified Extra Virgin and Organic
Apollo Olive Oil, based in the Sierra Foothills, has been awarded 12 medals in the last five years from the Los Angeles County Fair! The Fair's olive oil competition is the most prestigious of its kind in North America.
The hand harvested olives are processed in their mill within an hour of picking. Along with a steadfast focus on quality, a highly sophisticated milling system really sets Apollo Olive Oil apart. In fact, Apollo is the only producer in the United States currently using this specialized vacuum system that significantly limits exposure to oxygen during the milling process – the key to producing oil extraordinarily high in healthy antioxidants and polyphenols. The 100 percent cold-extracted oils have deep varietal character
and intense flavors.
The Sierra Blend, our Gold Medal Winner, continues our tradition of making a classic "California" oil. It is made primarily from Mission olives, with Manzanillo and Sevillano added for length and complexity. All three of these are standard varieties for California, and all three have been grown on our mountain estate for many years (our youngest trees are 24 years old, and our oldest are somewhere over 100). This year we have added some true Picholine from a nearby hillside because we have found that the judicious addition of Picholine rounds off the California edges. Robust, balanced and peppery. The strength and spice come from the classic California varieties and the French Picholine contributes length and elegance.
Gold - LA County Fair 2010
- Yolo County Fair 2010