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How to Taste Olive Oil
Learn the proper tasting techniques, then explore the bright
flavors of freshly pressed oils at a California tasting room
Thom Curry knows one thing for sure: "California
has the best olive oil in the world." Curry, the founder
of Temecula Olive Oil, a family-owned-and-operated
ranch, credits the state's gold standard to the combination of innovation and exceptional weather. He
explains the best way to taste olive oil below.

FIND A
TASTING
ROOM

then sip a bit of oil, aerating it in your mouth
before swallowing.

Given that California
is responsible for 99
percent of the country's olive oil production, there are plenty
of places to stop in
for a sip (listed from
north to south). Make
sure to call ahead
as many require a
reservation.

Note flavor profiles
Look for three central attributes: fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency. What do you taste and prefer
on each scale?

TASTING TECHNIQUES
Time it right
"The best time to do a tasting is before you eat,
when you're just a little hungry," Curry recommends.
He prefers a few hours after breakfast to ensure a
clean palate.

Keep it clean
Curry recommends cleansing your palate with
a slice of green apple and some sparkling water
between each tasting. For strong-tasting oils, try
plain yogurt.

Ditch the perfume
Curry says, "It's similar to wine tasting; you're looking for the same organoleptic qualities, but you have
to work a little harder." To best appreciate the subtle
flavors, leave your fragrance at home.

Go light to strong
As in wine tasting, you'll try oils from delicate to
aggressive. Unlike wine, when it comes to olive
oil, the fresher, the better. "It's simply fruit juice,"
Curry explains.

Villa Barone
Lake County
thevillabarone.com

Drink up
Olive oil is best enjoyed on its own. "The yeast in
bread can interact with the flavor," says Curry.
Hold the stemless snifter in your palm for warmth,

Trust your judgment
"I like to tell people it doesn't matter what anyone
else thinks.... [The question is,] hedonistically, is this
enjoyable for you?" says Curry.

The Olive Press
Sonoma
theolivepress.com

Lucero Olive Oil
Corning
lucerooliveoil.com

Bondolio Olive Oil
Winters
bondolio.com

Calivirgin Olive Oil
Lodi
calivirgin.com
43 Ranch Olive Oil
San Ardo
43ranch.com

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