FAQs

What is the difference between Arbosana and Arbequina olives?

Arbequina and Arbosana are two Spanish olive varieties grown on our California family farm. Both produce exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oil, but each has its own distinctive flavor.

Arbequina: A complex, aromatic olive oil with fruity and floral notes, followed by a distinctive peppery finish.

Arbosana: A more robust olive oil with grassy and fruity notes, hints of apple and nuttiness, and a bold yet smooth peppery finish.

Both varieties naturally contain polyphenols. We independently laboratory test our olive oils to measure their polyphenol levels.

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What exactly does "Cold-Pressed" mean? Cold-pressed means mechanical extraction without added heat. We press within hours of harvest to preserve flavor and polyphenols.

When do we harvest? We harvest our olives in the fall, typically around Thanksgiving. It's one of the most exciting times of year on our California family farm, when months of careful tending culminate in our annual harvest.

Do you press your own olives? We grow and harvest our own olives, then take them to a trusted local olive mill for pressing within hours of picking. Our freshly milled olive oil returns to our ranch, where we carefully store it and bottle it as needed to maintain freshness and quality.

How do you pick your olives? Our California family farm is home to over 9,000 olive trees. We use specialized harvesting equipment to efficiently gather our olives at peak ripeness, ensuring they reach the mill quickly to preserve freshness and quality.

Who cares for the trees throughout the year? Dan and Ashleigh personally care for our olive trees year-round, managing irrigation, pruning, and harvest. They also handle packaging, shipping, and customer communication. From tending the orchard to fulfilling each order, our family takes pride in every step of the process.