Cretan Liquid Gold Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 500ml
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Discover Cretan Liquid Gold Organic, our organic extra virgin olive oil from north-east Crete, harvested at veraison for expressive aroma and flavour. We hand-pick our Koroneiki olives in November as they begin turning from green to black, then cold extract within hours of picking. Enjoyed by Nigella Lawson, Irini Tzortzoglou and Thomasina Miers, it brings distinctive Cretan character to your table.
Harvested at veraison — chosen for aroma and taste
Timing is central to Cretan Liquid Gold Organic. We harvest at veraison, the stage when olives begin changing from green to black, choosing this moment to capture the balance of aroma and flavour we seek in our oil. This deliberate picking stage is a defining part of its character.
A favourite with celebrated cooks
Nigella Lawson and MasterChef winners Irini Tzortzoglou and Thomasina Miers are among the cooks who enjoy Cretan Liquid Gold. Bring that same oil to your own kitchen, whether you are preparing a special meal or simply dipping warm bread.
Award-winning flavour
Cretan Liquid Gold Organic won a silver medal at the London International Olive Oil Competition in 2024.
Flavour and character
The November 2025 harvest offers notes of olive leaf, wild herbs and artichoke, with a clean, peppery finish. Its balance of green flavour and peppery character makes it an expressive finishing oil as well as a versatile cooking companion.
Natural polyphenols
Alongside its distinctive flavour, the November 2025 harvest is labelled with a polyphenol content of 591mg/kg, expressed as tyrosol, at bottling, and acidity of 0.4%.
In your kitchen
Enjoy with crusty bread, drizzle over salads and vegetables, or use to finish fish and freshly cooked dishes. Its balanced character also makes it a versatile choice for cooking and roasting.
Current harvest
Harvest: November 2025
Best before: 29 December 2027
Bottle size: 500ml
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
For gifting, explore our gift-boxed version.
Origin
Produced from organically grown olives in our sun-drenched groves of Crete, where ancient olive traditions and ideal growing conditions combine to produce oils of remarkable quality.
Flavour profile
Fresh and well-structured with green fruit notes, gentle bitterness, and a clean, peppery finish. Balanced and expressive without overwhelming the palate.
Harvest & Production
Carefully hand-harvested in November, when the olives are just turning from green to black. Olives are pressed within a few hours of harvesting, and cold-extracted to preserve freshness, aroma, and complexity. Certified organic and produced in small batches.
Polyphenols & Acidity
- The November harvest captures a superb balance of health value (tyrosol polyphenols >250mg/kg) with a fruity aromatic taste profile.
- Acidity is consistently <0.5% and often as low as 0.15% indicating the high quality of this oil
Why this oil
Chosen year after year by top chefs for its consistency, versatility and precision. An oil that performs equally well raw or cooked, offering clarity of flavour and consistent excellence.
Best Uses
- Finishing vegetables and seafood
- Dressings and emulsions
- Refined Mediterranean cooking
Certifications & Prizes
- Certified organic by the Soil Association (UK) - Licence No. 30695
- Silver Prize London International Olive Oil Competition (2023)
- Soil Association Organic 2024 top 10 finalist across all store cupboard foods
