​2018 Early Harvest Parameters

Origin: Waterleliefontein, Bot River (www.waterleliefontein.co.za)
Oleologist(s): Jo & Tessa Neser
Harvest Name: "Igneous rocks"
Harvest & Press Dates: 28 March 2018
Harvest Method​: Picked by Hand
Extraction Method: Same day Cold Extraction, Pieralisi Centrifugal
Storage: Air-tight 500l Stainless-steel Tank
Filtration: 30 Day Natural Gravitational Filtration
Cultivar(s): Kalamata Single Origin
Oil Colour: Radiant Green
Harvest Conditions: Mild (20 to 25 Degrees Celsius)
FFA as Oleic Acid (%m/m): 0,07 (International Olive Oil Council Standard: ≤ 0,8 & Ultra Premium Standard: ≤ 0,3) *
Peroxide Value (mEq/kg): 5,83 (International Olive Oil Council Standard: ≤ 20 & Ultra Premium Standard: ≤ 9) **
Oleic Acid (%m/m): 77,3 (International Olive Oil Council Standard: 55,0-83,0 & Ultra Premium Standard: ≥ 65) ***
Total Polyphenols & Flavonoids (mg/kg): 403 (Ultra Premium Standard: ≥ 130) ****
Total Early Harvest: < 55 Litres
Tasting Notes/Organoleptic: A herbaceous, bitter and green oil. Tasting notes of fresh green chillies, unripe banana, green tea, wheatgrass and green tomato. Floral notes of green grass, mint and eucalyptus. Refreshing menthol-like effect in the lower throat with a lingering but clean astringency and pepperiness on the palette. Described by some as a "four cough" olive oil
Pairing Suggestions: Use as a finishing oil to elevate fresh produce, sashimi, gazpacho, fresh pasta, cured meats/cheeses and gelato.
Storage Suggestions: Keep vessel in a cool place, away from direct heat and light

​2017 Early Harvest Parameters

Origin: Lettas Kraal Farm (www.lettaskraal.co.za)
Oleologist: Hestie Roodt
Harvest Name: 'Eland's Delight'
Harvest & Press Dates: 7, 8, 14, 22, 23 & 24 March 2017
Harvest Method​: Picked and washed by hand
Extraction Method: Cold Extraction within 6 hours, Oliomio 100 Centrifugal
Storage: Air-tight 1000l stainless-steel tanks 
Cultivars: FS17, Coratina, Frantoio, Leccino, Mission
Color: Emerald green
Harvest Conditions: Mainly sunny (>25*), early morning showers on final day of harvest
% FFA as Oleic Acid: 0.44
Peroxide value (mEq/kg): 4.91
Total Early Harvest: < 50 Litres
Tasting Notes/Organoleptic: An intensely green, herbaceous and fruity oil synonymous with Early Harvest. Displays notes of green pepper, unripe almond and green tomato and aromas of green apple, unripe banana, tomato leaf and fresh herbs. Lingering astringency and pepperiness associated with high chlorophyll content
Pairing Suggestions: Use over salads, tomato soup, gazpacho, cured meats, cheeses and as a finishing oil to elevate dishes
Storage Suggestions: Keep vessel in a cool place, away from direct heat and light