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2012 Estate
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chef’s Comments

A true expression of the Jordan Estate terroir, the
2012 bottling exemplifies the perfect balance of
fruit, pungency and bitterness found in the finest
Tuscan olive oils. The nuances of Fuji apple, freshly
cut grass and subtle pepper, combined with the
buttery texture and clean finish, make the 2012
a very distinct bottling.

The Vintage

The picture-perfect weather made 2012 an olive
grower’s fantasy vintage. Temperatures were
moderate from spring to fall, with no frosts in
spring, no wind during bloom and few heat spikes
during the remaining months of the sunny growing
season. A bearing year for our trees, this copious
crop was rich in flavors of artichoke and freshly
picked thyme. Harvest commenced on November
13 with Spanish Arbequinas and concluded
December 3 with our Tuscan varieties.

The Making

Fruit was either handpicked in the Italian brucatura
tradition or shaken by hand 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 estate fruit to truly express itself. Our extensive
master blending session in January resulted in a complex
combination of Frantoio, Leccino, Arbequina, Pendolino,
Cipressino and Ascolano olives. Each bottle was handlabeled in our cellar by the Jordan culinary staff.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Just a touch of 2012 Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive
Oil will enhance an endless array of appetizers, salads
and entrées. Brush this delicate finishing oil over fresh
figs wrapped in prosciutto, or use it as a base for salad
dressings and our marinated goat cheese appetizer
recipe. Drizzle a teaspoon of this fine condiment over
grilled fish and finish with a squeeze of citrus; the simple
combination brings pure, delicious flavors to your table.

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