Central Coast Olive Company

Indulge in the BEST! From California's Central Coast, discover our AWARD WINNING handcrafted premium extra virgin olive oil

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2013 The Adventure begins

Our 400 Mission olive plants as they arrived on the farm in Paso Robles. They will be planted and carefully tended - pruning and harvesting by hand and applying organic pesticides only. The result? Our premium estate grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

2021 The orchard

The trees have matured and are bearing beautiful fruit. After harvest in November, the olives are rushed (within hours!) to our local mill for pressing into the luscious extra virgin love oil we love!.

Chemical Analysis - check out those Polyphenols!

Here is our 2024 chemical analysis, the first step in the process to obtain certification as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We are very proud of these results, especially the extremely high polyphenol count. The polyphenols are the key contributor to the many health benefits of our oil.

Awards

Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil has earned a Gold or Silver Award in every competition we have entered!

Our record

2024 Harvest

Gold Medal Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Gold Medal New York International Olive Oil Competition

Gold Medal and Best of Show-Robust

Central Coast Olive Oil Competition

2023 Harvest

Gold Medal New York International Olive Oil Competition

Gold Medal Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Gold Medal Central Coast Olive Oil Competition

2022 Harvest

Gold Medal New York International Olive Oil Competition

Gold Medal Central Coast Olive Oil Competition

Silver Medal Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

2021 Harvest

Best of Class Gold Medal Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Silver Medal New York International Olive Oil Competition

Silver Medal Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Silver Medal Central Coast Olive Oil Competition

2020 Harvest

Gold Medal Central Coast Olive Oil Competition

Silver Medal New York International Olive Oil Competition

2019 Harvest

Gold Medal New York International Olive Oil Competition

FAQ's

Information About Olive Oil

What does Extra Virgin mean?
Pure healthful olive oil to the highest of standards set by the California Olive Oil Council (certified sensory and chemistry values).

What should I be looking for when I taste olive oil?
Pleasing aroma, buttery, grassy, lingering bitterness, intense flavor with a peppery finish.

What causes olive oil to go bad?
Heat and light. Always buy EVOO in a dark colored bottle.

How long does olive oil keep and how should it be stored?
A high polyphenol EVOO can last 40 months or better, if stored properly. Pantry storage is fine.

Why are some oils cloudy, and some have sediment on the bottom?
Sediment might occur from not letting the oil settle long enough. Sometimes the olive oil might have been kept cold, and a wax like sediment settles on the bottom of the bottle. Heating the bottle for a few minutes will dissolve the substance at approximately 105 degrees. If there is actual sediment in the bottle there is a possibility the oil can become rancid in just a short period of time.

Is extra virgin olive oil better than other grades of olive oil?
EVOO is the best olive oil in the world, milled to the highest standard. Other oils may not be healthful.

Why do some olive oils cost more than others?
High quality EVOO requires more intense labor and handling from the tree to the mill. These costs must be passed on to the consumer.

How can I be sure that the oil I'm buying is actually extra virgin?
Sometimes it is impossible to know. In California, look for the COOC (California Olive Oil Council) certification seal on the front of the bottle for sensory and chemistry certification. It's important to read olive oil labels.