Babylonstoren Farm Shop Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend—Variant: 500ml

Cold pressed from hand harvested olives, Babylonstoren’s oil uses a blend of five Italian olive varieties, grown in the sun and soil on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain. The smell varies from green and leafy to fruity. Take a sip and feel the silkiness on the tongue and in the throat. You will taste fruity, herby, peppery notes and soft, subtle florals. Savour the pure golden goodness!

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend
• Made using a blend of five Italian olive varieties — grown in the sun and soil on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain
• Colour: Green with a golden tint
• Aroma: Fresh notes of mint, especially, and a hint of honeysuckle as a gentle top note
• Taste: A good mouthfeel on the palate, with notes of fresh herbs and nuts, smoothly followed by a medium intensity of bitter, peppery notes
• A well-balanced and harmonious oil to use in a variety of culinary endeavours
• Delicious with steamed fish, Caprese salad, veggies, or pasta
• A tablespoon mixed into yoghurt will reduce the acidity of the yoghurt for an ultra-creamy result
• Pairs exceptionally well with eggs; simply drizzle over boiled eggs or whisk a glug into your egg mixture for the lightest omelette
• Product of South Africa

About Babylonstoren

Set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley, Babylonstoren is home to a breathtaking fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity. Here they make an artisanal range of food, wine and other gourmet goods which can now be purchased for your enjoyment of a taste of Babylonstoren at home.

• Volume:
  • 500ml
  • 3L
• Packaged with a resealable lid
• Area of production: On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain between the wine-growing areas of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
• Production system: Cold extracted from hand-harvested olives
• Serving temperature: Room temperature, 16–18°C (60–64°F). All extra virgin olive oils can be used below 205°C (401°F)
• Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil: FS-17, Don Carlo, Mission, Frantoio and Coratina

• Extra virgin olive oil has no allergens
• Store in a cool, dark place
• Do not refrigerate

This product comes with a shelf life of 2 years from the date of production.