DELICATE STYLE
KLEINBERGSKLOOF OLIVE ESTATE – ESTATE BLEND*
Complex EVOO with soft herbaceous aromas and nutty flavours in harmony. Green olive, apple and green banana on the nose; almond and walnut flavours.
OLIVE BOUTIQUE – FRANTOIO*
Well balanced, harmonious EVOO with delicate herbaceous notes and a hint of pepper finish. Green and ripe olives aroma followed by tomato, apple and pine seed flavours.
WILLOW CREEK OLIVE ESTATE – NUY VALLEY EVOO
Herbaceous EVOO with grassy notes and delicate flavours of walnut and apple. Almond and tomato flavours add to the overall character. Softly peppery and suitably complex.
MEDIUM STYLE
DE RUSTICA OLIVE ESTATE – COLLECTION: FRANTOIO*
Well balanced nutty EVOO with fresh, green aromas on the nose. Rich mouth feel with green fruit and nuts. Lingering pungency and soft bitter notes.
GALENIA ESTATE – ESTATE BLEND
Herbaceous EVOO with prominent bitterness and persistency on the palate. Vibrant character displaying artichoke, apples and melon flavours.
KAMERKLOOF STUDTIS ESTATE – KAMERKLOOF
Green olives and green grass on the nose. Artichoke, herbs and tomato flavours. Lively on the palate with good complexity and persistence.
LAPITHOS – FAMILY RESERVE*
Well balanced, complex EVOO with notes of fresh grass, green olive, apple and marzipan. The fruitiness is balanced with bitterness and a warm, lingering pepper.
LIONS CREEK OLIVE ESTATE – KAROO BLEND*
Harmonious EVOO displaying fresh herbaceous and tropical notes. Ripe olives and tomatoes, pine seeds and almonds contribute to a vibrant flavour profile, with a pleasantly bitter and slightly spicy character.
MARDOUW OLIVE ESTATE – PREMIUM MEDIUM
Herbaceous EVOO with good complexity and robust pungency. Green olives, fresh grass and green leaves aromas. Spiced palate with walnut and rocket flavours.
MORGENSTER – WW EVOO
Harmonious EVOO with plenty of herbaceous character. Green to ripe aroma on the nose and hints of olive leaf. Fresh grassy notes and good pungency.
OUDEWERFSKLOOF – FAVIOSO EVOO
Green and ripe olives with a golden apple aroma complemented by tomato and artichoke flavours. This EVOO displays balance and harmony with good persistence in the mouth.
PG FRUIT – PAI PARAKORE EVOO
Green to ripe olives aromas, enriched by olive and tomato leaves and fynbos. With good bitter and pungency supported by almond, walnut and apple flavours, this EVOO has a well-rounded palate.
PORTERVILLE OLIVES – ANDANTE INTENSO*
Complex EVOO displaying herbaceous notes, complemented by lingering bitter and pungency. Almond, tomato and artichoke flavours on the palate reveal its good structure and complexity.
SERRADO OLIVE ESTATE – EVOO*
Well balanced, nutty Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a vibrant character and good persistence. Fresh green olives, green banana and complex herbaceous aromas in harmony with elegant nutty flavours.
INTENSE STYLE
DE RUSTICA OLIVE ESTATE – COLLECTION: CORATINA
Well balanced EVOO with grass and rosemary notes and good complexity, displaying a good balance of fresh fruit, bitter notes and peppery undertones. Nice and clean with tomato, artichoke, apple and almond.
DE RUSTICA OLIVE ESTATE – INTENSE
Herbaceous and vibrant EVOO with good complexity. Green aromas and fresh notes of artichoke, greens, almond and tomato in the mouth. Robust bitter and pungency, gentler on the nose.
PORTERVILLE OLIVES – ANDANTE FORTE
A well-structured, harmonious EVOO with robust aromas and flavours displayed by green olives and olive leaves on the nose, artichoke, walnut and tomato on the palate. A hint of wild rocket adds further interest on the palate.
MARDOUW OLIVE ESTATE – XXV INTENSE*
Harmonious EVOO with a prominent herbaceous aroma. Green olive notes, fresh grass, artichoke and green leaves. Good bitterness and pungency contribute to its remarkably complex and well-balanced flavour profile.
RIO LARGO ESTATE – PREMIUM*
This EVOO is complex and well balanced, its bitterness and pungency defining its character. Fresh fruity nose along with green olives, tomato and herbs. Good flavours and structure, lively and harmonious.
WILLOW CREEK OLIVE ESTATE – DIRECTORS RESERVE EVOO*
Complex aromas of artichokes and tomato vines followed by the flavour of fresh rocket and salad herbs. A satisfying bitterness and tingling pungency give this complex EVOO plenty of body without overpowering the flavour.
* indicates the winning EVOOs
