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Abdullah71601 · 8 October 2016, 08:51 PM

Can anyone recommend a good quality olive oil that is available for sale online?

I used to be able to get a great extra virgin oil from Syria that was fruity and had a peppery bite, but the troubles there have interrupted that source.

Olive oil does not get better with time, so large warehouse sources with old lingering stock generally aren't a good option. Which makes finding a good online source a bit challenging from here.

Demosthene · 8 October 2016, 09:07 PM

Not going to help you but I usually get mine pressed fresh up in the hills of Perth.
One of the benefits of living in a Mediterranean climate is that there's plenty of groves around or you could pick them off the street trees if you're quick enough.

Abdullah71601 · 8 October 2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Not going to help you but I usually get mine pressed fresh up in the hills of Perth.
One of the benefits of living in a Mediterranean climate is that there's plenty of groves around or you could pick them off the street trees if you're quick enough.

Years ago I knew a small grower who would sell me freshly pressed oil. It's pretty hard to beat.

andromeda160 · 8 October 2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Years ago I knew a small grower who would sell me freshly pressed oil. It's pretty hard to beat.

Very hard to beat, my family in Greece sends us fresh press every year from their olive groves, absolutelyto die for.

Abdullah71601 · 8 October 2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Very hard to beat, my family in Greece sends us fresh press every year from their olive groves, absolutelyto die for.

It's hard to find harvest dates in the online ads. Finding something a few months old is an even bigger challenge.

andromeda160 · 8 October 2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

It's hard to find harvest dates in the online ads. Finding something a few months old is an even bigger challenge.

Not too sure the harvest dates myself, I just know to expect a package every year around x-mas. I'll ask though, they're located in Loutraki

Runnin' Rebel · 8 October 2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Very hard to beat, my family in Greece sends us fresh press every year from their olive groves, absolutelyto die for.

Oh yes, got to be my most favorite olive oil, from Greece. My favorite Country, stunningly beautiful.

Lucky you

Juantxo · 9 October 2016, 12:32 AM

You can find some fantastic Spanish olive oil, believe it or not, in Amazon. Other than extra virgin, cold pressed, first press, etc., people tend to overlook if the oil is from a single source or blended. Italian oils, for instance, tend to be blended; that is, they mix oils from different sources, even countries. Spanish oil, tends to be bottled by the producer.

In any case, you'll find plenty of information in Amazon about some of the very desirable Spanish oils.

Rincón de la Subbetica.

rr-nyc · 9 October 2016, 01:34 AM

Frantoia Barbera Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily. Consistent quality, readily available online and in specialty stores

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One Ping Only · 9 October 2016, 01:40 AM

I always enjoyed this one: http://www.pasolivo.com

glenn_herwig · 9 October 2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Can anyone recommend a good quality olive oil that is available for sale online?

I used to be able to get a great extra virgin oil from Syria that was fruity and had a peppery bite, but the troubles there have interrupted that source.

Olive oil does not get better with time, so large warehouse sources with old lingering stock generally aren't a good option. Which makes finding a good online source a bit challenging from here.

Go to a dollar tree. Not kidding you. They get crazy stuff imported from Argentina, Greece. It's ironic. I know. Trust me.

mrricks · 9 October 2016, 02:12 AM

Recently read a book all about olive oil by Nancy Jenkins. (Virgin Teritory). When rating top five oils, Costco's Kirkland brand was highly rated.

glenn_herwig · 9 October 2016, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mrricks

Recently read a book all about olive oil by Nancy Jenkins. (Virgin Teritory). When rating top five oils, Costco's Kirkland brand was highly rated.

I buy that. All the time. My home is a Kirkland train stop.

bmrisko · 9 October 2016, 05:17 AM

Shoreline is the best I have found. I've met the owner before and he owns the farms in Crete where the oil is packaged...it has an amazing flavor and a nice green color.

http://www.sfpensacola.com/our-olive-oil

Abdullah71601 · 9 October 2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Juantxo

You can find some fantastic Spanish olive oil, believe it or not, in Amazon. Other than extra virgin, cold pressed, first press, etc., people tend to overlook if the oil is from a single source or blended. Italian oils, for instance, tend to be blended; that is, they mix oils from different sources, even countries. Spanish oil, tends to be bottled by the producer.

In any case, you'll find plenty of information in Amazon about some of the very desirable Spanish oils.

Rincón de la Subbetica.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Frantoia Barbera Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily. Consistent quality, readily available online and in specialty stores

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Renato. Looks promising.

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Originally Posted by One Ping Only

I always enjoyed this one: http://www.pasolivo.com

I'll look into it. TBH though, they are all blended from different producers, which puts me off a little (that's how you hide cheaper oil in a pricier product).

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Originally Posted by glenn_herwig

Go to a dollar tree. Not kidding you. They get crazy stuff imported from Argentina, Greece. It's ironic. I know. Trust me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrricks

Recently read a book all about olive oil by Nancy Jenkins. (Virgin Teritory). When rating top five oils, Costco's Kirkland brand was highly rated.

Thanks for the info, but I'm in Abu Dhabi, hence the online search.

texex91 · 9 October 2016, 11:50 AM

Are you looking for dipping Olive Oil or cooking in general olive oil?

Interested to try some of these suggestions posted.

Abdullah71601 · 9 October 2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Are you looking for dipping Olive Oil or cooking in general olive oil?

Interested to try some of these suggestions posted.

Dipping oil

texex91 · 9 October 2016, 11:54 AM

When you're back in Little Rock for shipment, check out these guys online:http://www.conolios.com

Brenngun · 10 October 2016, 10:47 AM

Spent a lot of time looking. Here's the one I currently order and use. Excellent and very fresh. Italian family owned farm and pressings. Here's their web page. They also just signed a US distributor (Olive Oil Lovers) so you can order it stateside (link also below). Enjoy.

www.olioiannotta.it/?lang=en

http://oliveoillovers.com/extra-virg...brand=Iannotta

Kingair · 10 October 2016, 12:48 PM

Ethos (Portugal) is good

But it all depends what you like . . . so many and so many different tastes . . .

Ferdelious · 12 October 2016, 01:52 AM

IMO there is no better olive oil than a high quality Sicilian when it comes to dipping or finishing. The color, aroma and flavor are noticeably different.

Abdullah71601 · 12 October 2016, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

IMO there is no better olive oil than a high quality Sicilian when it comes to dipping or finishing. The color, aroma and flavor are noticeably different.

It's hard to get it fresh though. By the time it's pressed, blended, loaded on a slow boat, and warehoused in the US, it's already old enough o have lost a chunk of its flavor profile.

flyinghell34 · 12 October 2016, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

It's hard to get it fresh though. By the time it's pressed, blended, loaded on a slow boat, and warehoused in the US, it's already old enough o have lost a chunk of its flavor profile.

What a timely question.

I spent the weekend in Assisi and visited a home that pressed this can of olive oil Saturday.

Abdullah...You PM me your mailing address and I'll send you and fine bottle of Italian olive oil.

andromeda160 · 13 October 2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by flyinghell34

What a timely question.

I spent the weekend in Assisi and visited a home that pressed this can of olive oil Saturday.

Abdullah...You PM me your mailing address and I'll send you and fine bottle of Italian olive oil.

He deserves it, if I had some from my family's orchard left id send him a bottle. I will get him one when I get another shipment though

Abdullah is awesome. Very selfless and generous.

Skidrowe · 13 October 2016, 10:18 AM

https://www.queencreekolivemill.com/

Abdullah71601 · 13 October 2016, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinghell34

What a timely question.

I spent the weekend in Assisi and visited a home that pressed this can of olive oil Saturday.

Abdullah...You PM me your mailing address and I'll send you and fine bottle of Italian olive oil.

PM sent. Very gracious offer.

bdex75 · 13 October 2016, 12:42 PM

Well that worked it well Abdullah. Doesn't get any fresher than that. I often peruse the cooking isle at TJ Maxx when I am bored and have found some wonderful oils there. But not pressed three days ago!!! We use grape seed oil to cook.

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chsu74 · 20 October 2016, 01:27 AM

I buy and import few hundred loads of olive oil. 80% of the world's olive oil is produced in Spain. Italy has done a great job marketing olive oil and blending different oils from Mediterranean countries to provide a consistent flavor profile month after month. Olive oil do breakdown over time and the same oil will have a slightly different flavor profile one month from the next. Buy olive oil in the metal tins as they are the best storage container for this natural oil. Stay away from clear plastic bottled oils. I buy in metal tins and store it in a dark, cool and dry place. Then I have a small container that gets refilled for the kitchen counter top.

If you are a stickler about a specific country of origin, then look for a "product of xxx" instead of a "packed in xxx"

All olive oils are great if it is from the first press and are called extra virigin for obvious reasons.

I like Tunisia olive oil actually and find them to be of an excellent value.

texex91 · 20 October 2016, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chsu74

I buy and import few hundred loads of olive oil. 80% of the world's olive oil is produced in Spain. Italy has done a great job marketing olive oil and blending different oils from Mediterranean countries to provide a consistent flavor profile month after month. Olive oil do breakdown over time and the same oil will have a slightly different flavor profile one month from the next. Buy olive oil in the metal tins as they are the best storage container for this natural oil. Stay away from clear plastic bottled oils. I buy in metal tins and store it in a dark, cool and dry place. Then I have a small container that gets refilled for the kitchen counter top.

If you are a stickler about a specific country of origin, then look for a "product of xxx" instead of a "packed in xxx"

All olive oils are great if it is from the first press and are called extra virigin for obvious reasons.

I like Tunisia olive oil actually and find them to be of an excellent value.

Wow--good info

Abdullah71601 · 28 November 2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinghell34

What a timely question.

I spent the weekend in Assisi and visited a home that pressed this can of olive oil Saturday.

Abdullah...You PM me your mailing address and I'll send you and fine bottle of Italian olive oil.

The oil arrived today, though the USPS tracking still has it in another country.

Many thanks John. I've already sampled it. Light fruity flavor with a mild peppery finish.

A really nice oil, and an awesome gesture for you to send it.

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8 October 2016, 08:51 PM	#1
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Looking for a good olive oil Can anyone recommend a good quality olive oil that is available for sale online? I used to be able to get a great extra virgin oil from Syria that was fruity and had a peppery bite, but the troubles there have interrupted that source. Olive oil does not get better with time, so large warehouse sources with old lingering stock generally aren't a good option. Which makes finding a good online source a bit challenging from here.

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One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	I always enjoyed this one: http://www.pasolivo.com __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

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Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,867	Spent a lot of time looking. Here's the one I currently order and use. Excellent and very fresh. Italian family owned farm and pressings. Here's their web page. They also just signed a US distributor (Olive Oil Lovers) so you can order it stateside (link also below). Enjoy. www.olioiannotta.it/?lang=en http://oliveoillovers.com/extra-virg...brand=Iannotta __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

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Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	IMO there is no better olive oil than a high quality Sicilian when it comes to dipping or finishing. The color, aroma and flavor are noticeably different. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

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Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Not going to help you but I usually get mine pressed fresh up in the hills of Perth. One of the benefits of living in a Mediterranean climate is that there's plenty of groves around or you could pick them off the street trees if you're quick enough.

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Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	You can find some fantastic Spanish olive oil, believe it or not, in Amazon. Other than extra virgin, cold pressed, first press, etc., people tend to overlook if the oil is from a single source or blended. Italian oils, for instance, tend to be blended; that is, they mix oils from different sources, even countries. Spanish oil, tends to be bottled by the producer. In any case, you'll find plenty of information in Amazon about some of the very desirable Spanish oils. Rincón de la Subbetica.

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rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Frantoia Barbera Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily. Consistent quality, readily available online and in specialty stores Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	Shoreline is the best I have found. I've met the owner before and he owns the farms in Crete where the oil is packaged...it has an amazing flavor and a nice green color. http://www.sfpensacola.com/our-olive-oil

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texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Are you looking for dipping Olive Oil or cooking in general olive oil? Interested to try some of these suggestions posted.

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texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	When you're back in Little Rock for shipment, check out these guys online:http://www.conolios.com

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Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Ethos (Portugal) is good But it all depends what you like . . . so many and so many different tastes . . .

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Skidrowe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: and learn! Posts: 43	https://www.queencreekolivemill.com/

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bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Well that worked it well Abdullah. Doesn't get any fresher than that. I often peruse the cooking isle at TJ Maxx when I am bored and have found some wonderful oils there. But not pressed three days ago!!! We use grape seed oil to cook. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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chsu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Watch: 16710,116520,SLA19 Posts: 405	I buy and import few hundred loads of olive oil. 80% of the world's olive oil is produced in Spain. Italy has done a great job marketing olive oil and blending different oils from Mediterranean countries to provide a consistent flavor profile month after month. Olive oil do breakdown over time and the same oil will have a slightly different flavor profile one month from the next. Buy olive oil in the metal tins as they are the best storage container for this natural oil. Stay away from clear plastic bottled oils. I buy in metal tins and store it in a dark, cool and dry place. Then I have a small container that gets refilled for the kitchen counter top. If you are a stickler about a specific country of origin, then look for a "product of xxx" instead of a "packed in xxx" All olive oils are great if it is from the first press and are called extra virigin for obvious reasons. I like Tunisia olive oil actually and find them to be of an excellent value.

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