Grumpy Goats Farm Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Harvest 2019/20, low Acidity, Robust, 2020 NYIOOC Gold Award!, COOC Certified, CCOF Certified, California, Single Source (Picual, 375)
Brand: Grumpy Goats Farm
Stuart Littell and Pamela Marvel are partners in life and in business. When Pamela prepared to make good on a life-long dream –to live in the country as she had growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin–. Stuart was a full backer and supporter. Pamela wanted to be an active participant in rural life too, a traditional farmer who grew crops, nurtured the soil and improved the environment. After some deliberation, they decided to look for the ideal place to locate a small olive orchard, where they could produce their own olive oil. In early 2008 they bought a 20 acre farm in Capay Valley. Single Varietal Olive Oil The Picual is an olive cultivar from Spain. Picual olives are the most commonly grown olive today for olive oil production. Picual trees are estimated to account for 25% of all olive oil production in the world. This varietal is very high in oil content, at 20-27% by weight, and is normally high in polyphenols. The oil has a big, green fruit flavor that recalls cut grass, tomato leaf, green herbs, a whiff of pine, and a black pepper finish. Certified by the California Olive Oil Council, who's purpose is to ensure quality, in every bottle they certify. Feel comfortable with its source, as the name of the farm is printed on the label. Have confidence knowing the oil is fresh by checking the harvest date printed on each and every bottle Know exactly which type of olive variety you are getting to have a better idea of flavor profile, when trying it on different foods.

FOOD PAIRINGS Roasted potatoes Tomato dishes Makes a lively citrus vinaigrette We also like it as a finishing oil, drizzled on grilled meats Picual Awards CCOC Gold (2016, 2015, 2014, 2012) Silver (2018, 2013) Best of Show (2017)YOLO FAIR Gold (2015, 2012) Silver (2016) Bronze (2014, 2013) LAIOOC Gold (2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012) Silver (2019, 2015) Bronze (2018) NYIOOC Gold (2018, 2017, 2016)Silver (2015)CA STATE FAIR Gold (2019, 2017) Silver (2018, 2015) Best of Division(2016)
PRODUCT OF CALIFORNIA - This Organic Extra Virgin California Olive Oil is made from Picual olives. It is the world’s most prolific olive, found largely in southern Spain. The oil has a big green fruity flavor – leaves and cut grass – and a distinct pungency that recalls tomato leaf. The olives are sustainably farmed on the farm in Capay Valley, on the eastern side of the coastal range in Yolo County. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate provide a perfect habitat for olive orchards.
HARVEST 2019/20 - Get the freshest oil possible with the 2019/20 harvest. A Fresh harvest oil is critical for consuming all the powerful polyphenols that are contained within the finest of Extra Virgin Olive oIls. Of Course, The flavor is at its most potent when freshly pressed, and slowly degrades over the course of 1-2 years. (see image 9 for full anlysis)
CERTIFIED COOC AND CCOF - The California Olive Oil Councils mission is to ensure Olive Oil produced in California meets their high standards of Extra Virgin, if a producer wishes to have their oil certified as extra Virgin. To be Certified Extra virgin by the Council, the oil must it undertake a sensory and chemical analysis, Before being certified as extra virgin. The CCOF or California certified Organic Farmers is a non-profit organic organization recognized by the USDA.
AWARD WIINNING -Gold Winner at the annual California Olive Oil Council Competition 2020, and Silver award winner by the 2020 LA IOOC. Winning such an award is a testament to a true artisinal production, that exemplifies attention to detail, and an effort to produce an exceptional product. Not only this year, but Grumpy Goats has won acclaim for receiving many awards for all the varieties each and every year.
FAMILY FARM - Stuart Littell and Pamela Marvel are partners in life and in business. Their goal is to be hands on for the entire production process, and only use the olives grown on their farm. Being family owned and operated, allows them to constantly ensure every tree and phase in production meets their high standards.