Loopline Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Picholine - 2025 harvest

Cultivar: Picholine

500ml bottle

A fine new season Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Loopline. The Picholine varietal originated in France, is typically high in health-giving oleic acid. Great as a finishing oil (drizzling over salads, grilled vegetables, fish) where its aroma and pungency can shine. Also beautiful in dressings, vinaigrettes, dips (bread + oil) where the pepper and bitterness bring balance. Also works with heartier or more robust foods: grilled meats, strong cheeses, even raw or cured items (like carpaccio) where its flavour holds up

Analysis:
Polyphenols: 521 mg/kg
Acidity (Free Fatty Acids or FFA): 0.2%

Sensory Analysis:
The 2025 Loopline Picholine offers very high polyphenols for a New Zealand olive oil, at 521 mg/kg. The EVOO is fruity on the nose, with notes of salad leaves and tomato on the palate. There's a lingering balanced bitterness and pungency, with a very long finish. The oil has the essence of fresh rocket, with some sweetness and a good hit of pepper.

About the producer: 
Based in Opaki in the Wairarapa region, Loopline Olives produce high quality, single variety, certified extra virgin olive oils. A frequent award winner in the Olives NZ Awards including 2023 Picual Reserve Best in Show.