Brief
Kiler Ridge Olive Farm, based in Paso Robles, California, has achieved significant recognition at the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) by securing three Gold Awards. The family-owned farm, known for its small-batch, certified extra virgin olive oil, was honored for its Kiler Ridge Tuscan, Kiler Ridge Nocellara del Belice, and Kiler Ridge Coratina oils.
The Kiler Ridge Tuscan, which received a Gold Award, is a blend of estate-grown Tuscan olive varieties. These olives are hand-harvested and cold-pressed within hours on the farm, ensuring freshness and quality. Another Gold Award winner, the Kiler Ridge Nocellara del Belice, is produced from the estate-grown Nocellara del Belice variety olives, also hand-harvested and processed promptly to maintain its robust flavor.
The third Gold Award was given to the Kiler Ridge Coratina. This extra virgin olive oil is noted for its fruity and green almond aromatics, leading into a buttery, creamy, and nutty flavor profile.
Kiler Ridge Olive Farm’s commitment to quality is evident in their production process, which involves hand-harvesting and cold-pressing olives within hours. The farm specializes in Italian olive cultivars, contributing to the robust and flavorful profile of their oils. These accolades from the NYIOOC highlight the farm’s dedication to producing high-quality extra virgin olive oils.
The winning brands are presented in the Official Guide and the Olive Oil Times World Ranking.