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2017 Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
“2017 marks the 20th anniversary of our first vintage of olive oil in 1997, and we really knocked it out of the park with this one. The 2017’s golden hue—the harbinger of richness—comes without the cloying butteriness of overly ripe oils. Even with the increased ripeness, this extra virgin olive oil is still fresh and green, with hints of freshly cut grass rather than hay. Flavors of Japanese cucumber, green almond and Meyer lemon peel lead to hints of white pepper and wild arugula on the finish. The older our olive trees, the more exciting our blends become.” – Todd Knoll, executive chef
The Vintage
Certainly an unforgettable vintage, 2017 began with record-breaking rainfall and ended with record-breaking wildfires, though neither climatic event negatively impacted Wine Country’s olive harvest. After the historic drought came to an end, moderate spring temperatures helped our 18 acres of olive trees flower in April under optimal conditions. Olives were smaller than usual, but the total crop was above average in size. Summer was marked by three heat spikes, but fortunately our olive trees are well-established and resilient to these higher temperatures. Olive harvest began under foggy skies during its usual timeframe at the end of October— allowing us to wait to achieve full ripeness for all varieties, particularly Arbequina, which becomes richer in flavor with extended ripening. The thick-skinned olives again proved impervious to Mother Nature’s wrath, showing no signs of smoke exposure from the distant wildfires. It’s a historic vintage to mark 20 years of olive oil making at Jordan.
The Making
Once optimal ripeness was achieved, fruit was either handpicked in the Italian brucatura tradition or shaken into special nets. Each variety of olive was kept separate from harvesting through processing to allow all four oils
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to fully express themselves before any blending decisions occurred. Respecting certified extra virgin olive oil standards, the olives were milled within 12-18 hours of harvest, and the oil was never filtered or heated during the milling process. A master blending session was conducted in December before the single-varietal oils were combined, resulting in a silky- smooth combination of Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino and Arbequina—very similar to the previous vintage. After resting in our cellars for two months, the 2017 vintage was bottled and labeled in the Jordan fermentation room.
Serving Suggestions
Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil’s smooth flavor will enhance an endless array of appetizers, salads and entrées. Use this elegant finishing oil as a base for salad dressings, brush it on pizzas and fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto, or drizzle over grilled fish with a squeeze of citrus.
Availability
Exclusively at the Jordan Estate or
jordanwinery.com; 500 cases produced.
$29 (375mL) |
jordanwinery.com/shop Release date: September 2018
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