I’m probably more excited about this than I should be. Our olive groves are very young and the yield was tiny. As I explained in this post, that relegated our crop to the community press at the local Olive Press. So this Two Terrier product is actually a blend of olives from all the small producers who contributed to this batch. This is not a fine filtered olive oil. If you’ve ever been to a country restaurant in Tuscany and had the strong, full-bodied, very olivey oil they use for bread dipping, this is it. There is a slight bitter aftertaste which we are blaming on someone else’s olives since our variety is supposed to be noted for their smoothness.
All I can say is something I learned from being a life-long Red Sox fan: Wait until next year!
Note to producers: no matter what you have to pay a good graphic designer, it’s worth it. This is the best I could do on short notice with Avery labels and Photoshop. Good thing we only got 12 bottles of oil and they’re all going to friends!
Wow, you have your own olive oil, that is beyond awesome. The terriers just make it that much better. BTW, if you ever need a designer let me know, I know a good one (married to one)–not implying you need one though; the label looks great!
Awe…I love the labels, they make me feel very “farmer’s markety” (i.e. I like things that feel home-made, natural and “local”)
Anyhow, I would love to buy some of your olive oil next season!
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for visiting my blog, and for your encouragement during my “idea blackout”.
You seem to be in no lack for subjects with all that is going on in your vineyards ! And now Olive oil. Well, you have to start with a first step in everything in life. And here’s hoping that this will improve in time.
Have a great day 😉
That’s awesome that you make your own olive oil. I have to agree with everyone else that I like your label. Maybe it’s the dogs gracing the label, I don’t know.
Also, your comments are some of my favorites. Thanks for making me laugh today.
I love that you’re making your dream happen! It’s so inspiring to me. 12 bottles this year, oodles of bottles next!