Olive Oil
The ultimate pantry go-to, our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend & seasonal single varietal offerings begin and conclude their journey right here on our farm before making their way into your kitchen. Made from several olive varietals that are grown in the sun and soil on the slopes of the Simonsberg, the entire process takes place under the expert care of our olive oils specialist, Petrus van Eeden and his team: from harvesting to cold-pressing to decanting into our uniquely designed tins.
Our philosophy in the creation of our olive oils – one that unites sophisticated international methods with a passionate artisanal approach – has led to local and international recognition in the form of several prestigious awards as well as our most important benchmark, the approval of foodies who have come to appreciate the freshness and unique flavour of our liquid gold.
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Olive Oil Tour
Time 11h00, 13h00 or 15h00 (duration 75 min)
Maximum 12 guests
The tour starts at our Tasting Room, with a brief introduction to Babylonstoren as we make our way to the olive production plant. Here, the cold-press process used to transform olives into golden olive oil is explained, after which the preservation process of our table olives is discussed. The tour ends on a delicious note in our olive tasting room, where our olives, olive oils and tapenades are tasted with an array of Babylonstoren products, to highlight and inspire flavourful olive pairings. Guests can create their own 100ml olive oil blend to take home as a keepsake.
Cost R350 per person (includes tasting). Payment required to secure booking.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend
Our popular Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend is made from five olive varietals grown on our farm and has a gentle aroma with notes of florals and fresh herbs, most markedly mint. A nutty start on the palate runs into a pleasantly bitter and peppery taste for which true cold-extracted, fresh-from-harvest extra virgin olive oil is so celebrated.
Immensely versatile and distinguished by its golden-green hue, use our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend to soak into chunky bread, drizzle over pasta, dress a simple salad or roast chicken or perk up grilled fruits served with soft cheese for a gorgeous dessert.
Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Considered one of Italy’s most noble olive varietals and deeply connected to the Tuscan landscape, our local Frantoio crop has yielded this very special single varietal extra virgin olive oil.
Made distinctive by its intense green hue with a golden sheen, the unique fragrance is characterised by dried herbs, floral tones, almonds, green apples and freshly-cut grass. Delightfully piquant, the flavour of our Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil is distinguished by a robust but pleasant peppery, bitter taste.
Enjoy this superlative oil for dipping with rustic bread, over seasonal salads, pasta dishes, Turkish and Moroccan cuisine, with fish and seafood or elevate a simple platter of tomatoes into something magnificent.
"Each extra virgin olive oil has a distinct taste profile and unique qualities depending on the variety. Robust Coratina is a good match for big, bold flavours like flame-grilled steak and heavy stews, delicate Frantoio pairs well with fish and creamy dishes, while our extra virgin olive oil blend is a versatile wonder that van be used with almost anything – from eggs to dessert."