The olive tree – one of the most beautiful, healthful & powerful of all trees.
Did you ever wonder why there are so many olive trees in the Napa Valley? You can see them along the roads, in vineyards and private homes looking truly exceptional with their silvery – green & feather like leaves, and they provide a feeling of being in Tuscany, Italy.
Some olive trees are fruit bearing and some are fruit less with an average lifespan of 300-600 years.
The trees provide a wonderful fruit for consumption when cured and furthermore provides an incredible fine, healthful oil.
Where to get the best olive oil in Napa Valley?
Darioush Winery
This Persian winery right at the beginning of Silverado Trail is well-known for high end wine experiences & also offers a Sensory Session olive oil tasting with their own in-house olive oil expert. Check out their site for more information.
Round Pond Estate
Offers a guided 90 minute tour & tasting. Round Pond is located somewhat in the middle of the Napa Valley on Rutherford Road and has a working mill. You can also taste their estate vinegar and likewise their wine of course. A bottle of their 375ml olive oil is about $48.
Cimarossa Vineyards
100% Cabernet Sauvignon is produced high up on Howell Mountain. With 15 acres of planted vineyard property, they also have about 2,100 Italian olive tree varietals and make some of the finest olive oil in Napa Valley. Pure, cold crushed liquid gold, and it comes in a 750ml wine bottle for around $45. It’s quite limited and a wine purchase is suggested with it.
Check out their private estate here and email info@cimarossa.com
Napa Valley Olive Manufacturing Company
This local Italian store in St. Helena is family owned and has some of the best stuff. Cash only, no credit cards accepted. They offer blended and flavored olive oils & the most authentic Italian food. Check it out here.
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