1839 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

History

In 1839 William and Elizabeth Oliver traveled to South Australia from Scotland. Their passage from Scotland to Adelaide was aboard the sailing ship “Delhi’. Sight unseen, they committed to purchase an 80 acre section of land in McLaren Vale from the South Australia Company who had recently surveyed land from the new South Australian colony for free settlers. A homestead was built, wells dug, sheep and cattle were raised, orchards and vineyards were planted, and six generations later, we are still farming the same land. Olives have always been planted on the Taranga property, so we work with local second generation olive oil maker Dominic Scarfo who uses a centrifuge press, allowing us to create this beautiful Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Aroma

Lifted aromas of freshly cut grass, green herbs and vibrant olives.

Palate

A silky, creamy palate that unfolds with layers of green olive, artichoke and a distinctive peppery, rocket-like finish. It's beautifully balanced, complex and incredibly moreish.

Wine & Vintage

Every vintage tells a story, and 2026 has given us one of our finest olive oils to date. This year's blend celebrates the very best fruit from carefully selected single groves across the greater Adelaide region. Perfect growing conditions allowed every variety to reach exceptional quality, and after plenty of tasting and selection, we chose elegant Frantoio and Leccino olives from a beautiful single grove in Woodside, Adelaide Hills. To complete the blend, we added our signature Coratina olives from the outskirts of Mount Compass on the Fleurieu Peninsula, bringing the depth, character and robustness we love.