Olive Oil Products from the Waiheke Olive Oil Company New
Zealand
Our Olive Oils - Fresh, Healthy and Delicious
Matiatia Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The oil is a blend of Koroneiki and Frantoio
olives along with a very small percentage of Moraiolo and Pendolino
varieties. Since 2002 when we first entered Matiatia Gove
extra virgin olive oil in competitions, we have gained numerous
gold medals along with 6 ‘best of class’ and 2 ‘best of show’ awards.
Aromatic and herbaceous, it has flavours of freshly pressed olives,
fresh cut grass, green apples, salad leaves and fresh nuts. It
has a mild peppery finish. It is a delicious fruity, all-purpose
oil, perfect for drizzling over meats, chicken and fish, for salads
and pasta. Try it too, as a dipping oil.
Matiatia Grove Lemon Oil
Lemons grown in our orchard are crushed with
the olives - the result is a delicious oil with a tangy lemon
aroma and flavour - ideal for fish, chicken, vegetables, especially
broccoli, asparagus and courgettes, salads, pasta and risotto.
Producing Our Olive Oil
Harvest Time
Our harvest takes place between late April and
early June so that each variety can be picked at the correct stage
of maturity for excellent flavour and a good return of oil.
Olives begin to deteriorate the moment they are picked. Matiatia
Grove olives are harvested as carefully as possible and 'crushed'
within a few hours. By carefully controlling all of the harvesting
and milling processes, we ensure the oil retains all of its important
health-giving nutrients and flavour.
The results from independent chemical testing
show that our oil has a very low acidity level and a low peroxide
value (an important indicator of an oil’s keeping quality). Sensory
analysis shows it is free from faults. Matiatia Grove olive
oil is certified as extra virgin and carries the OliveMark red
seal.
As well as tasting delicious our oil has a high
level of important natural anti-oxidants, sterols and polyphenols
that make it a very healthy food choice.
Storing olive oil - Fresh is Best
To maintain its quality, Matiatia Grove’s oil is stored in stainless
steel tanks under argon (an inert gas) to prevent contact with
air in our specially constructed cool room. We bottle to order.
Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve with age; quite the opposite
in fact and it’s best enjoyed when fresh. Exposure to light, heat
and air affect the quality of all oils and will ultimately cause
rancidity.
We use dark glass bottles to help protect
the oil. You can
help too, by ensuring that, after use, the bottle is properly closed
to minimise contact with air and stored in a cool dark place, preferably
in the refrigerator (the door is the best spot) once the bottle
is opened. The oil becomes thick and cloudy with refrigeration;
this does not harm the oil at all and it will become clear again
when it returns to room temperature.
Ideally, extra virgin olive oil should be used within the year
it was produced. However, if stored correctly, an unopened
bottle of Matiatia Grove oil should maintain its quality for at
least eighteen months to two years from its processing date.
Email us info@matiatiagrove.co.nz
Phone +64 (0)272 903 720
Matiatia Grove Olive Oil - Fresh, Healthy and Delicious
Use in place of butter when preparing couscous or mashed potatoes.
Use as a ‘dip’ for crusty fresh bread or fresh vegetables.