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2013 JORDAN ESTATE
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

A vintage of pleasant surprises, 2013 shows
remarkable approachability and complexity.

Arbequina
Pendolino

CHEF'S COMMENTS
The 2013 Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil has fragrant, grassy,
artichoke notes that open to enticing flavors of fresh-cut grass,
crisp apples and herbs. A quintessential touch of bitterness on
the peppery finish pays homage to its Italian roots. Truly an olive oil
of balance.

Leccino
Frantoio

THE VINTAGE
Mother Nature blessed us with glorious weather two years in
a row. Jordan's 18 acres of olive orchards achieved an ideal fruit
set during spring of 2013. Expected to be a low-yielding growing
season for these alternate-bearing trees, 2013 surprised us with
the gift of another bountiful crop after the stunning 2012 vintage.
This temperate growing season continued throughout summer and
fall, allowing the fruit to steadily mature until being harvested at the
peak of each variety's flavor expression.
THE MAKING
Fruit was either handpicked in the Italian brucatura tradition or
shaken into special nets. As an artisanal oil, the olives are milled
within 24 hours of harvest, and the oil is never filtered or heated,
allowing our Jordan Estate fruit to fully express itself. Our extensive
master blending session resulted in a vibrant combination of
Leccino, Frantoio, Arbequina, Pendolino, Cipressino and Ascolano
olives. Each bottle was hand labeled in the Jordan cellar.
FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil will enhance an extensive
array of appetizers, salads and entrées. Use this elegant finishing
oil as a base for salad dressings, brush it on fresh figs wrapped
in prosciutto or drizzle over grilled fish with a squeeze of citrus.
This fine condiment brings pure, delicious flavors to your table.

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