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GreenLeaf is pleased to announce the arrival of California Olive Ranch’s Olio Nuovo, a fruity, pungent, extra virgin Arbequina olive oil. Produced with the 2011 harvest from COR’s Oroville and Artois ranches, the oil began with a panel of 10 flavor profiles, which were then narrowed and finalized by Miller Bob Singletary to capture the essence of the Arbequina. It is bottled directly from the press, without filtering, delivering an intense, olive-y punch of flavor.

Located in the temperate Sierra Nevada foothills, California Olive Ranch is America’s largest grower and processor of olive oil. With over 300,000 trees, COR’s premium olive harvest is the single most abundant in the nation – and right in Bay Area’s back yard! Two Spanish varietals – Arbequina and Arbosana – were first planted in 1999. These are true “estate-grown” oils, as they are planted, harvested and processed on site. Unlike other mass-produced olive oils, that can be up to 40% canola or hazelnut oil, California Olive Ranch oils are 100% extra virgin olive, ensuring superior flavor, cooking performance and finish with every use. All the oils also feature less than .03% acidity.

Call us today at 415.647.2991 to place your order!

Founded in 1992, the California Olive Oil Council is a non-profit trade and marketing association created to promote the growing of olives and the production of olive oil in California. The COOC supports certified olive oil standards and provides grower, producer and consumer education. COOC members are producers who guarantee world class, fresh extra virgin olive oils to the trade and consumers alike.  Since the late 1700’s, when Spanish missionaries planted olive trees in California Missions, olives have thrived in California as one of the most dynamic of California’s 350 crops. Harvest and milling season occurs in Autumn, and each variety and crop of olive is picked at varying degrees of ripeness to capture a wide array of flavors. With over 100 different olive cultivars and myriad climates and growing regions, California olive oils offer many flavor profiles, from buttery and mild to bright and peppery.

The California Olive Oil Council is the only North American certified quality control program that exceeds international standards for extra virgin olive oil. All COOC-certified oils meet the following requirements:

• Olives are mechanically extracted without chemicals or excessive heat
• The oils have less than .5% free oleic acid
• Positive taste elements and no taste defects, as determined during blind tasting

The COOC Seal is a guarantee that you are enjoying California extra virgin olive oil of exceptional quality. GreenLeaf stocks California Olive Ranch Arbequina,  Sorelle Paradiso Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pasolivo Extra Virgin Olive Oils, both bearing the COOC stamp of approval. Order a COOC olive oil today and enjoy a California-made product of exceptional quality.

Founded in 1992, the California Olive Oil Council is a non-profit trade and marketing association created to promote the growing of olives and the production of olive oil in California. The COOC supports certified olive oil standards and provides grower, producer and consumer education. COOC members are producers who guarantee world class, fresh extra virgin olive oils to the trade and consumers alike.

Since the late 1700’s, when Spanish missionaries planted olive trees in California Missions, olives have thrived in California as one of the most dynamic of California’s 350 crops. Harvest and milling season occurs in Autumn, and each variety and crop of olive is picked at varying degrees of ripeness to capture a wide array of flavors. With over 100 different olive cultivars and myriad climates and growing regions, California olive oils offer many flavor profiles, from buttery and mild to bright and peppery.

The California Olive Oil Council is the only North American certified quality control program that exceeds international standards for extra virgin olive oil. All COOC-certified oils meet the following requirements:

• Olives are mechanically extracted without chemicals or excessive heat
• The oils have less than .5% free oleic acid
• Positive taste elements and no taste
defects, as determined during blind tasting

The COOC Seal is a guarantee that you are enjoying California extra virgin olive oil of exceptional quality. GreenLeaf stocks a number of oils certified by the COOC, including California Olive Ranch, Pasolivo and Sorelle Paradiso brands. Choosing these producers ensures the olive oil in your recipes and on your table is truly the best.