Following the announcement of the 2020 #SAOliveAwards & #AbsaTop10 Olive Oils Awards in South Africa, we are presenting a series of interviews with each Gold winning producer.
Name of the oil: Babylonstoren EVOO Blend 2020
Style: Medium
Cultivars used for this oil: Leccino, Frantoio, Don Carlo, Mission, Coratina
Litres produced: 25,000 lt
Producer history: Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and a sense of wellbeing. Read more at www.babylonstoren.com.
Short introduction to the oil maker & his/her comment on the 2020 harvest: Klaas Stoffberg started producing EVOO at Babylonstoren in 2015. As a qualified winemaker, he focuses a lot on taste and plays around with different factors to build complexity. The main focus is to produce the best oil with minimum intervention.
Tasting notes: BOUQUET: Lovely gentle aromas – with a hint of florals and fresh herbs, especially mint. TASTE: A good mouthfeel with nuts and herbs on the palate followed by medium intense bitter and pepper flavours, making a very harmonious oil, perfect for most culinary adventures.
Best paired with which food: Best enjoyed drizzled over seasonal salads or soaked up by chunks of fresh bread.
Where to buy: Online Shop
Contact Details:
Telephone: +27 (0)21 863 3852
Website: www.babylonstoren.com
Facebook: Babylonstoren
Twitter: @babylonstoren
Instagram: @babylonstoren
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