New Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oils

This is the latest harvest November 2023 from our Mirabello Estate in Crete.  A superb oil,  it has won Silver medal in the London International Olive Oil Competition, Chef's favourite in The Times Newspaper (Food and Drink weekend section 6 Jan 2024 and a finalist in the 2023 UK Soil Association Boom ("Best of Organic") Awards  (across all groceries, not just olive oil).

Available in 250ml, 500ml and 5 Litre cans

An organic koroneiki variety olive oil with low acidity and high healthy polyphenols. Olive oil of this quality is extremely hard to find this year due to extreme weather conditions which have affected global olive oil production and prices. Due to the fact that we have our own meticulously managed and irrigated private olive estate, we have maintained our standards despite the odds. We are doing our best to keep prices as low as possible. 

The koroneiki olives are hand picked just as the olives are turning from green to black, and pressed the same day. The resulting oil is:

• A deep golden colour, beautifully aromatic with fruity floral notes, creamy full texture, beautifully balanced  bitterness and pepper. 
• The acidity is low, (<0.5%), demonstrating the quality of the olive oil
• This oil is high in polyphenols (433 mg/kg), which are natural anti-oxidants 
• A very versatile oil which can be used on salads, as a dressing, for drizzling, for dipping and for all kinds of savoury cooking. Contrary to many myths, good olive oil rich in antioxidants is perfect for frying in.
• Certified organic by the UK Soil Association, licence number 30695
• Nominated as the Chef's favourite in The Times Newspaper (Food and Drink weekend section 6 Jan 2024
• Indeed, we feel there is no higher recommendation for our Cretan Liquid Gold Organic EVOO than the fact that it has been Nigella Lawson's luxury favourite olive oil since 2013! "This is my luxury fave - Liquid Gold Organic.." Twitter @Nigella_Lawson 

Indeed, Nigella has rated it as one of her 5 kitchen essentials! It is also a favourite of masterchef winners Thomasina Miers, Irini Tzortzoglou and is a long-term favourite of many of our regular and loyal customers. 

If buying one of the large 5 Litre tins, why not pair it with one of our gorgeous ceramic hand made olive oil decanters - each holds 500ml and has an ergonomic shape with grip surface.

• Find out more about choosing an olive oil  , polyphenols in olive oil and Early Harvest Olive Oils - in our blog

THE NEW 2024 HARVEST WILL BE HERE SOON - Pre-order now!

The November 2024 harvest from our estate in Crete has just been completed, and the quality is even better than last year. With an acidity of 0.3% with a high polyphenol value of over 500mg/Kg, this oil is delicious and healthy. We expect it to arrive on our shelves in the second or third week of January so pre-order now!

 Our oil has won  the Silver medal in the London International Olive Oil Competition, and was listed as Chef's favourite in The Times Newspaper (Food and Drink weekend section 6 Jan 2024 a finalist in the 2023 UK Soil Association Boom ("Best of Organic") Awards  (across all groceries, not just olive oil).

Also available in 250ml, 500ml 

An organic koroneiki variety olive oil with low acidity and high healthy polyphenols. Olive oil of this quality is extremely hard to find this year due to extreme weather conditions which have affected global olive oil production and prices. Due to the fact that we have our own meticulously managed and irrigated private olive estate, we have maintained our standards despite the odds. We are doing our best to keep prices as low as possible. 

Available also in 250ml, 500ml bottles

The harvest this year was small but the quality is superb, with low acidity and high healthy polyphenols. Olive oil of this quality is extremely hard to find this year due to extreme weather conditions which have affected global olive oil production and prices. Due to the fact that we have our own meticulously managed and irrigated private olive estate, we have maintained our standards despite the odds. We are doing our best to keep prices as low as possible. 

The koroneiki olives are hand picked just as the olives are turning from green to black, and pressed the same day. The resulting oil is:

• A deep golden colour, beautifully aromatic with fruity floral notes, creamy full texture, beautifully balanced  bitterness and pepper. 
• The acidity is low, (<0.5%), demonstrating the quality of the olive oil
• This oil is high in polyphenols (433 mg/kg), which are natural anti-oxidants 
• A very versatile oil which can be used on salads, as a dressing, for drizzling, for dipping and for all kinds of savoury cooking. Contrary to many myths, good olive oil rich in antioxidants is perfect for frying in.
• Certified organic by the UK Soil Association, licence number 30695
• Nominated as the Chef's favourite in The Times Newspaper (Food and Drink weekend section 6 Jan 2024
• Indeed, we feel there is no higher recommendation for our Cretan Liquid Gold Organic EVOO than the fact that it has been Nigella Lawson's luxury favourite olive oil since 2013! "This is my luxury fave - Liquid Gold Organic.." Twitter @Nigella_Lawson 

Indeed, Nigella has rated it as one of her 5 kitchen essentials! It is also a favourite of masterchef winners Thomasina Miers, Irini Tzortzoglou and is a long-term favourite of many of our regular and loyal customers. 

This oil has won Silver medal in the London International Olive Oil Competition, and reached the final 10 of organic products (across all groceries, not just olive oil) in the 2023 UK Soil Association Boom ("Best of Organic") Awards. 

If buying one of the large 5 Litre tins, why not pair it with one of our gorgeous ceramic hand made olive oil decanters - each holds 500ml and has an ergonomic shape with grip surface.

• Find out more about choosing an olive oil  , polyphenols in olive oil and Early Harvest Olive Oils - in our blog

A fine Greek extra virgin olive oil made from a blend of two olive varieties - koroneiki (strong, peppery and beautifully balanced) with tsounati - an ancient Venetian olive with a sweeter, creamy and smooth character.

• for dipping and salads, sauces, stews and desserts (eg ice cream and baklava!).  
• beautiful black amphora bottle with a handle 
• Silver award for quality in the prestigious London International Olive Oil competition 2023
• House Gold has won a Great Taste Award; is a favourite of  Nigella Lawson's (and used in her 'The Taste' programme) and masterchef winner, Irini Tzortzoglou, for use in her Christmas cookies recipe, - Melomakarona
• video of melomakarona using Cretan House Gold in Irini's recipe 

Our very early harvest October 2024, has produced a beautiful oil, with a very low acidity and very high polyphenol levels.  

• Hygeia 756 - our October 2024 harvest oil is a very limited edition, hot off the (olive) press. This very early harvest oil is made from hand picked green olives pressed within 4 hours. The result is an extremely high quality oil (acidity only 0.17%) with very high polyphenol levels - tyrosol levels of 756mg/kg - a medicinal level olive oil. It is unfiltered, very bitter - reflecting the polyphenols.
• This oil fulfils the EU criteria for a healthy olive oil. it is ideal for heart, arteries, arthritis, inflammatory disorders and degenerative diseases.  

PLEASE NOTE - HYGEIA  OIL HAS A BITTER AND PEPPERY TASTE - THIS IS EXPECTED FOR GOOD QUALITY OLIVE OIL AND INDICATES HIGH POLYPHENOL LEVELS. HOWEVER, NOT ALL PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO DETECT BITTERNESS AND PEPPERINESS TO THE SAME EXTENT -  SOME PEOPLE ARE MUCH MORE SENSITIVE TO THESE ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES.

Review of Health effects of polyphenols from olive oil and other foods

 POLYPHENOLS ARE AS EFFECTIVE AS NON STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MODERATE JOINT PAIN.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION DISCUSSES OLIVE OIL POLYPHENOLS

To find out more about polyphenols in olive oil read  here 

Α delicious gift for the discerning cook!

A bottle of our Cretan Liquid Gold Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a bottle of our Greek Balsamic vinegar infused with thyme honey - packed in a stunning matt black hamper box with natural paper shred (Image shows a previous model in gold box). Each bottle is 250ml. The ideal combination for the perfect salad, and for general cooking; a memorable gift for anyone who loves good food. 

Cretan Liquid Gold Organic is Nigella Lawson's favourite luxury oil  and is  high in polyphenols. It is beautifully aromatic and well balanced - for dips, salads or any special cooking 

This Gourmet Olive Oil Gift Hamper includes two Premium Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils, each with a generous 500ml. Made from carefully selected olives, these oils offer a superior taste and quality, perfect for enhancing your culinary creations. Give the gift of delicious and authentic Greek olive oil with this luxurious black hamper.

Contents: 1 x  500ml bottle of Cretan Liquid Gold Organic extra virgin olive oil, made from the Koroneiki olive; 1 x  500ml bottle of the Cretan House Gold, which is a blend of koroneiki and Tsounati (Ancient Venetian) olive varieites. 

Cretan Liquid Gold Organic is Nigella Lawson's favourite luxury oil,  high in polyphenols elegant, beautifully aromatic and well balanced - for dips, salads or any special cooking. Cretan House Gold is a favourite with MasterChef winner IriniTzortzoglou and has also won a Great Taste Award; it is a creamy smooth slightly bitter sweet taste - ideal for soups, sauces, stews, pasta and desserts.

A great combination of oils for a discerning cook!