Tasting notes and oil flavours

Koroneiki

Originally from Greece, Crete and the Middle East.

The First Drop single cultivar "Koroneiki" combines the pungent grassy flavours from the inland Kerikeri groves with the stronger olive fruit flavours from the coastal groves.

Classed as a medium oil, it also has an attractive long lasting flavour. Superb with fish, ripe tomatoes, drizzled over fresh corn on the cob and absolutely perfect with grilled or BBQ’d calamari. Not to forget that it’s a perfect oil for dipping.

J5

Unique to Northland and one of New Zealand’s oldest cultivars. It has adapted incredibly well to Northlands humidity and can be found growing both inland and right on the beach.

The First Drop single cultivar "J5" is our signature oil and can be classed as a stronger tasting oil. The many flavours of grass and citrus combine to produce a piquant taste sensation punctuated by a pungent, peppery after-taste. It is uniquely Northland and emphasises again the complimentary tastes produced by our inland and coastal groves. An exceptional oil to compliment steak and meat dishes.

The Three Tuscans

This beautiful oil is produced by mixing the three classic Tuscan oils – Frantoio, Leccino and Pendelino. The three cultivars are picked and pressed together before the oil is mixed in – we do not blend – from each grove.

Each year the oil is subtly different, enhanced by the individual flavours of The Three Tuscans to produce a well balanced oil with a mildly intense pepper taste.

We are proud to let nature do it’s own thing with this oil. Every year its different – it will always reflect that years sunshine levels and
each Grove’s microclimate and soil type. An excellent all purpose oil for cooking and dipping.