Olive Oil Lovers Tasting Basics - Private Class For Large Groups (12+) 2022 Harvest
This extra virgin olive oil produced from Koroneiki olives has natural flavoring.
Extra Virgin
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil. By definition it must have some fruity flavor, zero defects, free fatty acid level below 0.8%, and be derived by cold extraction below 27°C ~ 80°F.
Varietals: Koroneiki, Olivastra Seggianese, Picual
There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.
Harvest Date: Fall 2022
As a fresh food product, properly stored olive oil should be consumed within 2 years from the time of harvest for best flavor. Harvest runs from October through January in Northern Hemisphere regions, and from April through July in Southern Hemisphere regions.
FOR UP TO 25 PEOPLE. THREE WEEKS MINIMUM ADVANCED NOTICE.
Bring your team together with this fun, gourmet group experience: Olive Oil Lovers' Tasting Basics. Your group will have a private Zoom call alongside expert taster Alexis Kerner, who will be your guide as you discover the joys of extra virgin olive oil. Alexis is a born foodie, with tons of knowledge and passion for olive oil. Not only will she transform how you taste and appreciate olive oil, she'll also share great tips about incorporating olive oil into everyday meals and snacks.
CLASS DATE WILL BE SCHEDULED VIA EMAIL
The class instruction includes:
- an overview of olive oil production and why quality production matters
- how a master taster works & judges olive oil
- notes on the olive varieties, flavors and nuances of each oil
- example food pairings that bring out the best in your oils
Each class runs approximately 75 minutes, which includes a Q&A session at the end of the class.
Price of class includes 3 x 100ml bottles of extra virgin olive oil per person. The oils featured in this session:
strong>Entelia (Crete, Greece)
Frantoio Franci Olivastra Seggianese (Tuscany, Italy)
Oro Bailen Picual (Jaen, Spain)
Nutritional Value
Extra virgin olive oil is arguably the best edible oil with its pleasant flavor, antioxidant properties and health benefits. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamin K, and vitamin E, extra virgin olive oil is also a gluten free food.
Nutrition Facts | Serving Size 1 tablespoon (15ml) |
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Calories 120 | % of Daily Value* |
Total Fat 14g
| 18%
|
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 0 mg | 0% |
Potassium 0 mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 0 mg
| 0%
|
Protein 0 g | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0% |
Vitamin B-6 | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Calcium | 0% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Iron | 0% |
Magnesium | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Why Buy Olive Oil Online?
It is a proven fact that in just eight hours of close exposure to strong fluorescent lights, a bottle of olive oil packed in a clear glass bottle will be totally destroyed having lost its color, flavors and aromas. While oil packed in a dark glass bottle offers considerably better protection, it too becomes vulnerable when exposed to strong light and can be completely destroyed in less than a week, which makes purchasing olive oil in a supermarket a less than desirable prospect.
Beyond that, the vast majority of the oils sold in the USA have inadequate or even misleading labels. The consumer is given little to no information as to where the oil was actually produced or from what variety of olives it was made, but most importantly, WHEN the oil was harvested.
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What Are Some Of The Best Olive Oils?
Simply put, the best olive oils are extra virgin olive oils. However, adulteration of extra virgin olive oil is a hot topic in the past and present, and many studies continue to examine the contents inside a bottle of olive oil. This problem still persists in the industry, especially at the supermarket level.
That's why we created Olive Oil Lovers: to bring some of the world's best olive oils from the most trusted producers to the U.S. market. All of our producers are quality driven in their manufacturing practices. We also conduct an intensive screening of every producer and product on our site - often visting their estates and seeing their practices first-hand - and accept only producers who meet our high standards. To go the extra mile, all of our imported oils are proven extra virgin through chemical analysis in accordance to strict European Union regulations. Therefore, you can trust that any oil you purchase with us at Olive Oil Lovers will be genuine, 100% extra virgin olive oil.
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How Long Will Olive Oil Last After The Harvest Date?
There are two dates that producers may choose to print on a bottle, using either one or both. The "Use By" date is what our producers put on their products to say, "use when at its freshest quality." The taste and quality of the oil doesn't typically diminish over time though, unless it's open and exposed to oxygen.
The "Harvest Date" is when the olives for the oil were actually picked and crushed. This date can be any time between late October to mid-December for the Northern Hemisphere, and these new harvest olive oils begin to arrive in the United States in February and March the following year. For oils from the Southern Hemisphere, from countries such as Chile or South Africa, harvest occurs any time between late April to mid-June.
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When Is Olive Oil Considered Past its Prime?
While this answer can vary depending on the olive variety, time of harvest, and how the product is stored, in general an extra virgin olive oil will retain much of its flavor and aromas for 18-30 months in an unopened container. However, any exposure to light and/or oxygen will begin to degrade the oil. Once opened, olive oil should be consumed ideally within 1-2 months, with a maximum of perhaps 4-6 months. When purchasing a 3L or 5L tin, if the oil is typically not consumed within this timeframe, we recommend decanting the oil into smaller, sealed containers and storing in a cool, dark place.
Olive oils with higher polyphenol counts will have a longer shelf-life. Higher polyphenol numbers are the result of both the olive variety and when the olive was harvested. Green olives harvested early in the season produce less oil, but have higher polyphenol counts than oils from ripe olives. You can find the polyphenol counts for many of our extra virgin olive oils listed on their product page.
Olive Oil Lovers
After tasting hundreds of different extra virgin olive oils, the Olive Oil Lovers team has selected the most outstanding oils from the principal production areas around the world. Special care was taken for each of the oils to be an ideal representative of the production area in terms of flavor and aroma. The AMORIS line of regional and monovarietal extra virgin olive oils was created to provide our customers with the opportunity to discover the distinct characteristics of each olive variety and region, and to open infinite food-pairing possibilities for the creative home cook.
Olive Oil Lovers
After tasting hundreds of different extra virgin olive oils, the Olive Oil Lovers team has selected the most outstanding oils from the principal production areas around the world. Special care was taken for each of the oils to be an ideal representative of the production area in terms of flavor and aroma. The AMORIS line of regional and monovarietal extra virgin olive oils was created to provide our customers with the opportunity to discover the distinct characteristics of each olive variety and region, and to open infinite food-pairing possibilities for the creative home cook.