{"title":"California Extra Virgin Olive Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle on this page comes from one place: our family's five-acre orchard of centenarian olive trees (more than 100 years old) in Valley Springs, California. The olives are hand-picked in November and December and milled by Nick Sciabica \u0026amp; Sons within 48 hours of picking. The oil is cold-pressed, unfiltered, and independently lab tested every harvest (December 2025: 0.15% free fatty acids and 381 mg\/kg polyphenols). Choose a 250 ml bottle to try it or give it, a 500 ml for everyday cooking, or a gallon if you go through olive oil the way we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ml (8.5 oz):\u003c\/strong\u003e About 17 tablespoons. Great for gifts and first-time tasters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 ml (16.9 oz):\u003c\/strong\u003e Our most popular size; about a month of daily cooking for most households (estimate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases of 12 × 250 ml or 12 × 500 ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e The best per-bottle price for stocking up or gifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 gallon (128 oz):\u003c\/strong\u003e For big home cooks, restaurants, and caterers. Decant into a smaller bottle and keep the rest cool and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 gallon:\u003c\/strong\u003e For restaurants and food businesses. Wholesale pricing is available on request through our wholesale inquiry form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Our Olive Oil Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike big-brand blends, our oil comes from a single estate in the Sierra Foothills. We grow without pesticides or herbicides, dry-farm on rainwater only, and have our olives milled within 48 hours of picking. Because it's unfiltered, you may see a little natural sediment settle at the bottom. That's normal and a sign of minimal processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship from Valley Springs to all 50 states, with shipping calculated at checkout, and offer $1 local delivery in Valley Springs and San Andreas. See Shipping \u0026amp; Delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","title":"Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur everyday bottle of single-estate California olive oil: unfiltered, cold-pressed, and bold, with notes of fresh-cut grass and a peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the oil we cook with every day. It comes from our family's five-acre orchard of centenarian olive trees, more than 100 years old, in Valley Springs, in the Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County. We hand-pick the olives in November and December, keep them temperature-controlled, and have them milled by Nick Sciabica \u0026amp; Sons within 48 hours of picking. Then we bottle the oil unfiltered so none of the flavor gets left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green and grassy on the nose, smooth and fruity at first, with a gentle bitterness and a peppery tickle at the back of your throat. That pepper is a sign of naturally occurring polyphenols in fresh olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse it for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dipping crusty bread, finishing soups and pasta, dressing salads, drizzling over grilled vegetables, fish, or steak, and everyday sautéing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 500 ml (16.9 fl oz), dark glass bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Extra virgin; independently lab tested every harvest (December 2025: 0.15% free fatty acids, 381 mg\/kg polyphenols; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quality\"\u003elab results\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Unfiltered, cold-pressed, single estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown: Valley Springs, Calaveras County, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming: Dry-farmed (rain-fed), no pesticides or herbicides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it cool, dark, and tightly capped. Use within a few months of opening for the best flavor. Natural sediment may settle; that's normal for unfiltered oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Valley Springs to all 50 states in protective packaging. Shipping is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhy is it cloudy?\u003c\/em\u003e It's unfiltered, so tiny olive particles remain. They add flavor and settle over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhy does it make me cough?\u003c\/em\u003e That peppery bite comes from natural compounds in fresh olive oil (such as oleocanthal). Many tasters treat it as a sign of quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIs it organic?\u003c\/em\u003e We don't use pesticides or herbicides, and our orchard is rain-fed, but we are not certified organic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rose Brothers Olives","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":47156695040196,"sku":"RB-EVOO-500","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4006\/8548\/files\/rb-500ml-bottle.jpg?v=1793666948"},{"product_id":"ceramic-olive-oil-dipping-bowls","title":"Ceramic Olive Oil Dipping Bowls, Set of 2 (3 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe simplest way to serve good olive oil: pour, add a pinch of flaky salt, and tear some bread. Two 3 oz ceramic bowls that pair with any bottle and make a great add-on gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for tasting fresh olive oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow bowl lets you see the color of the oil and smell it before you taste, the same way you'd taste wine. That matters with an unfiltered, cold-pressed oil like ours, made from centenarian olive trees in Calaveras County and milled within 48 hours of hand-picking. Pour a little, swirl, and taste it on its own or with bread. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-taste-olive-oil\"\u003ehow to taste olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e explains what to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWays to use them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBread and olive oil with flaky salt, herbs, or a splash of balsamic (try our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bread-dipping-olive-oil-recipes\"\u003ebread dipping recipes\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall servings of olives, nuts, or chili crisp on an appetizer board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side olive oil tastings with friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the bowls to a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-250ml\"\u003e250 ml\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml\"\u003e500 ml bottle\u003c\/a\u003e for an easy gift, or choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rose-brothers-holiday-gift-box\"\u003eHoliday Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e, which includes two bowls and two 250 ml bottles. More gift ideas in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/olive-oil-gift-guide\"\u003eolive oil gift guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rose Brothers Olives","offers":[{"title":"Set of 2","offer_id":47156695072964,"sku":"RB-BOWL-2","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4006\/8548\/files\/rb-dipping-bowls.jpg?v=1793666949"},{"product_id":"rose-brothers-holiday-gift-box","title":"Rose Brothers Holiday Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gift for the cook, the host, or the person who has everything. Two 250 ml bottles of our single-estate, unfiltered California olive oil and a pair of ceramic dipping bowls, packed in a kraft gift box with a handwritten note card. Add your message at checkout and we'll ship it straight to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 250 ml unfiltered extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 3 oz ceramic dipping bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift box, card, and your personal message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdering for a group? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rose Brothers Olives","offers":[{"title":"Gift Box","offer_id":47156695105732,"sku":"RB-GIFT-HOLIDAY","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4006\/8548\/files\/AI-02-holiday-gift-box-flatlay.jpg?v=1793666031"},{"product_id":"unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-250ml","title":"Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 250 ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe same small-batch oil as our 500 ml, in a gift-friendly 8.5 oz bottle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Rose Brothers? Start here. Our 250 ml bottle holds the same unfiltered, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil we pour at home, from centenarian olive trees (more than 100 years old) in Calaveras County. It's the right size to try a robust, peppery California oil or tuck into a gift basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e host and holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, client gifts, and a taste test before you buy a gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) • extra virgin, independently lab tested every harvest (December 2025: 0.15% free fatty acids, 381 mg\/kg polyphenols) • unfiltered, cold-pressed • single estate, Valley Springs, CA • no pesticides or herbicides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a dozen?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our case of 12 × 250 ml saves on every bottle. 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Wholesale pricing is available on request through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003ewholesale inquiry form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rose Brothers Olives","offers":[{"title":"12 x 500 ml","offer_id":47156695335108,"sku":"RB-CASE-500-12","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4006\/8548\/files\/rb-case-500.jpg?v=1793666948"},{"product_id":"unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-1-gallon","title":"Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you cook with olive oil every day, bake focaccia, or simply hate running out, this is your size. You get one gallon (128 fl oz) of the same unfiltered, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil we bottle, at a lower price per ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant a small amount into a dark bottle for daily use and keep the gallon sealed in a cool, dark cupboard. Air, light, and heat are what age olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited each harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e We make only about 150 gallons in a typical year. When the gallons are gone, they're gone until the next harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rose Brothers Olives","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":47156695367876,"sku":"RB-EVOO-1GAL","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4006\/8548\/files\/rb-1-gallon.jpg?v=1793666948"},{"product_id":"unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-5-gallon","title":"Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 5 Gallon (Restaurant \u0026 Bulk)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for kitchens. 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