Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts:13711
 | | 08/26/2005 3:39 AM |
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I have seen B.H. Cohn (or something like that) sell their olive oil at a large gourmet grocery store called Central Market.
Thanks BD. We have a Wegman's opening withing a reasonable driving distance from my office in about 6 weeks or so. Barring that, next time I am at Whole Foods, I'm going to give the Olive Oil section a good looking over. | |
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cmsyrah
Grape Picker
Posts:0
| | 08/26/2005 3:54 AM |
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Not good to ship in the heat and it is not a great idea to ship in the dead of winter either. I got some olive oil delivered one December and it was frozen. It really didn't hurt it, but it sort of freaked me out when I opened my front door that day!
Think if I lived in Minnesota!!!
I had Regusci extra virgin shipped 2 weeks ago. Temps here are hovering in triple digits.
The oil was delivered in perfect shape, still sweet and light.
Wonderful stuff. I highly recommend it.
"The Regusci Family is a third generation Napa Valley family. We have been farming in the Stag's Leap Appellation for over 100 years. Our vigin olive oil is produced from estate grown olives and selected California olive oils. It is bottled to perfection for your enjoyment".
ST. Helena Olive Oil Company
ST. Helena, Ca. 94574
I am sure you are familiar with their wines. Try their o.oil's and no, I am not getting royalties.
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Tom
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2384
| | 08/26/2005 5:57 PM |
| Napa Valley Olive Oil Co does a very good job for every day oils. They are great for salads or cooking. They are not the gourmet style used for dipping, etc., but they are a real bargain and the folks there are very nice.
Take cash though....no cards. | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts:1890
| | 10/08/2005 3:52 AM |
| I decided to order 1 bottle of the Turley olive oil to taste to determine my little wish list of what I should heavily purchase when I visit the tasting room in two and a half months. To my surprise, Turley's world class service sent me the bottle of olive oil in a styrofoam shipper, wrapped in plastic while it was inside another box with some other Turley goodies for me and a bunch of styrofoam peanuts. They go above and beyond for their customers and that is one of the reasons why I love Turley.
It comes in a 375 bottles and looks really cute. This would be a great gift for someone who likes wine and likes to cook. I haven't had the chance to taste it yet and I don't know how to determine if its better than the olive oil I currently use.
Turley olive oil | | | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2072
| | 10/11/2005 10:17 PM |
| Constitino. Wasn't real high on my list.
Think WS did an article on this subject a few years ago. | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts:1890
| | 10/29/2005 3:29 AM |
| | I finally popped the cork on the Turley olive oil...and too my disappointment, it wasn't what I expected. I am acclimated to Italian olive oils and this Californian olive oil just didn't do it for me. I almost feel like that the meats I brush with the Turley olive oil dried out more. It has this grapeseed oil scent to it that just never pleased me. I don't think I will be stocking up on this. | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12501
| | 10/29/2005 3:40 AM |
| | It is interesting that you say that, BellaDonna. I really love it. I ordered 2 bottles & we are using one now as we speak. I guess we differ one that one. I love that raw, fruity, concentrated, in your face style of olive oil. | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts:1890
| | 10/29/2005 3:45 AM |
| I couldn't put my finger on it...but it was that "raw fruity flavor" that I couldn't get past...
I had the most wonderful olive oil tonight and it had a nuttiness to it that drove my palate insane (in a good way) | | | |
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Tom
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2384
| | 10/30/2005 12:40 AM |
| | I am not a big Turley fan either. It is ok, but nothing I'd go on a hunt to seek a stock for my pantry. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts:190
| | 11/21/2005 4:06 PM |
| | Has anyone ever tried the Araujo EVO? Just got my first; wanted to see if anyone had an opinion on it. | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Labeler
Posts:3672
| | 11/21/2005 5:31 PM |
| | I got some Abreu this year and really like it. | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12501
| | 11/21/2005 6:25 PM |
| | I've had Araujo olive oil before. I like it, but not to the tune of what, I think, $30/per. I liked it, but did not love it. I've skipped the last few releases. | | | |
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cablvr
Grape Destemmer
Posts:71
| | 11/22/2005 2:25 PM |
| | Round Pond. We've been using it exclusively for almost 2 years now in salads. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5512
| | 12/12/2005 8:00 PM |
| Araujo is OK, but too peppery and is not as good as Turley. Turley, in turn is bested by Abreu. The abreu olive oil is astounding.
My next mailer I will be passing on the Araujo olive oil as well. Depending on the prices for the wine I might pass on that as well | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts:261
| | 06/10/2006 4:37 PM |
| By far the best Olive Oil I have ever tasted, and still use for any high end cooking is the Josy et Jacques Dozel Moulin Dozol-Autrand. I've had the 2005 and the 2006 and they are both wonderful. It is by far the richest, most luxurious, tasting olive oil, with a mouth feel that is so silky smooth that it will make you wonder what that stuff you've been calling olive oil for all these years really is. It has a floral and almost tropical fruit nose - breadfruit, lychee, banana, kiwi. When it is young, it has that beautiful hint of hot bitterness on the finish, but it is so creamy and buttery, with a really fine nuttiness that I think works amazingly well in any dish, especially breads, cheeses ( buffalo mozzarella, mmmmm ) and seafood, but I love it on meats, as well. If you prefer to use butter in your cooking, and especially browned butter, then you will love this olive oil. You really ought to try it if you haven't had it. Last time I bought it was about 6 months ago, but I think it runs around $35 for 16 oz., which to me, is kinda steep, but oh so worth it. Damn, its just great. In fact, its 9:30 in the morning, and I'm about to go bake some fresh bread to have with some crushed herbs and olive oil!!!!
Whoops, forgot to send the post. Mmmmm, my bread is done. Drizzled with warm olive oil, some crushed black peppercorns, a hint of crushed rosemary and thyme, a garlic clove rubbed into the crust, just a sprinkle of some parmesan-reggiano, a few drops of a fine 30 year old balsalmico, and a couple of slices of paper thin proscuitto. Now this is heaven!!!! Time to eat breakfast!
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts:10802
| | 06/10/2006 4:41 PM |
| | It sounds good. Where do you buy it from? | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts:261
| | 06/10/2006 5:28 PM |
| I always got it at the wine bar that I work at. We also serve a few food items throughout the week and have a nice selection of different types of olive oils, fine cheeses, specialty sauces, marinades, jellies, herbs, cuts of meat, and a few different types of olives and other preserved garnishes. I know that one of the owners ordered it from a website, but I don't know what it is offhand. I'll find out tomorrow or I'll search around online today to see if I can find it. Also, now that I think of it, it'll probably be more expensive since I also get a discount at work, but even at $45 for 16oz, I still think that everyone should try it and see what they think.
Jester
Winetex, lemme look around and I'll post any info I can find. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts:261
| | 06/10/2006 5:47 PM |
| Here is their website :
http://www.moulin-dozol.com/
Here are websites that you can buy it from :
http://www.oliviersandco.com/
Actually, this is the only site that I see it on. I think that Laurel might order hers from a wholesale place, but regardless, this site sells it, so it is available to buy online and direct to consumers. Try it out and tell me if it one of the best olive oils that you have ever had. I also use this type and another to make some infused oils and they turn out great.....simply mouthwatering....especially a Roasted Pepper, Cayenne, Fennel Seed, and Cilantro infused oil that I make. Mmmmmmmmm!
Jester
PS - another thing that I forgot to mention......that infused oil, as well as the plain Moulin Dozol-Autrand is absolutely divine on tenderloin carpaccio or sashimi with some cracked black peppercorns and Himalayan Pink Salt. | | | |
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Skippy
Grape Destemmer
Posts:65
| | 06/14/2006 12:27 AM |
| | One of my favorites: Badia a Coltibuono They make a couple bottlings a year, so check the back label to make sure it's current (fresh). | |
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