Grove 45 Style: Grove 45 Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is a medium to full-bodied robust oil with an intensely deep green color and a fresh, fruity and peppery character. Our oil is reflective of the rugged and hilly terroir of Chiles Valley, a remote corner in northeastern Napa Valley where the groves are located.

Harvest: Our first harvest over a two-day period in mid-November 2009 yielded a heavy crop. Because we pick our olives early to avoid frosts that can occur this time of year in Chiles Valley, they are greener than most olives. To soften the oil and enhance the quality, we press a third of the olives on a stone and the rest by hammer mill, which we do within 24 hours of harvesting to maximize the flavors.

Racking and Bottling: After pressing, the oil rests for a month before racking and settling for two more months. We bottle in February.

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