Private Tasting Adventures Worth Sharing

Your group will experience our best and most popular Perfect Pairs, explore how these complement main dishes, receive a copy of our Pairing Adventure Guide, and a complimentary membership in ‘The Club,’ with 20% savings on olive oils and balsamic - forever. A $50 value.

A “perfect pair” occurs when both components create a new and even better flavor experience. Caviar has a thick sheen of salty fish oil. Add Champagne and caviar turns into a light airy pâté as each Champagne bubble explodes. Cabernet is a rich, high tannin wine with subtle savory aromas of black pepper. Pair a peppery steak with Cabernet and the peppery aromas in the wine cling to the flavor of the steak making the wine taste more fruity. Stilton is a stinky, gooey blue cheese. Vintage Port has lots of tannin, sweetness, alcohol and acidity. When you put the two components together, they cancel the other. The Port is not so sweet and the cheese is no longer stinky. Try it.

Tasting Menu
Ten to twelve selections:

Light, Fresh Salads, Veggies, Potatoes, Veal and Fish

Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic plus Persian Lime Olive Oil
Zesty, fragrant Persian Lime can be used almost anywhere and is uplifted and lightened by the clean crisp overtones of fresh apple creating a symphony of taste-sensations. It can lend dramatic flavor to both sweet and savory applications. Use with poultry, pork or lamb. Spectacular drizzled over sautéed vegetables and potatoes. Think tea cake, biscotti, salad dressings, marinades, drizzled over vegetables, homemade lime mayonnaise, aioli, and granola.  Fantastic with fish, poultry, in Latin cooking, salsa, and more. Or

Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic plus Roasted Walnut Oil
For an even lighter flair, we blend the clean crisp overtones of fresh apple with our fresh and crisp, handcrafted Roasted Walnut Oil.

Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic plus Gremolata Olive Oil
The playfully tart and sweet flavors of Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic add zest and complexity to the delicious combination of herbal flavors found in Gremolata - a traditional Italian herbal condiment consisting of fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley & a hint of mint. Great with fish. It is also traditionally served with osso buco (cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, and broth), and other slow braised dishes to add a zip of flavor. A lovely compliment for marinating poultry, and in dressings.

Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar plus Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
The playfully tart and sweet flavors of Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic add zest and complexity to the delicious combination of herbal flavors found in Tuscan Herb infused olive oil of rosemary, marjoram and garlic. Use to sauté, grill, broil, roast, and bake. It brings spectacular flavor to just about anything. Try with chicken, vegetables, potatoes, pork, pasta, rice, turkey, sauces, marinades, vinaigrettes, aioli, bread dipping, and more.

Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic plus Whole Herb Fused Rosemary Olive Oil.
The rich, complex and aromatic flavor of rosemary crushed first harvest olives is uplifted and lightened by the clean crisp overtones of fresh apple creating a symphony of taste-sensations. Use with poultry, pork or lamb. Spectacular drizzled over sautéed vegetables and potatoes.

Cinnamon Pear Balsamic plus Roasted Walnut Oil
Fresh and crisp, our handcrafted, Roasted Walnut Oil is made in California following a 150 year- traditional method, is complimented by Aged Cinnamon-Pear, spicy and warm, perfect drizzled over fresh fruit or as a dessert topping. It has the unique taste of d’anjou pear, and matches well with many of our sweeter, fruity oils for a delicious marinade or salad dressing.

Rich and Robust Flavors

Aged Dark Mission Fig Balsamic plus Garlic Olive Oil
This blend is almost smoky. Made with natural ingredients, our aged fig balsamic vinegar from Modena is naturally dense bursting with sweet, complex fig. Then, like a match made in heaven, comes the aromatic with the pungent flavor of fresh garlic. This versatile, heart healthy oil can be used for sautéing, roasting, grilling, drizzling on salads, vegetables, in marinades, and with baked foods. Particularly delightful as a replacement for butter over Pasta, baked potatoes, rice, or mashed potatoes. Try drizzling on steaks, or simply for bread dipping.

Pomegranate Balsamic plus Garlic Olive Oil
Aged Pomegranate Balsamic has an intense sweet-tart flavor, a perfect match for hearty meats like lamb and duck. Add the pungent flavor of fresh garlic this a new experience deepens. This versatile, heart healthy oil can be used for sautéing, roasting, grilling, drizzling on salads, vegetables, in marinades, and with baked foods. Try drizzling on steaks, or simply for bread dipping.

Aged Blackberry-Ginger Balsamic plus Persian Lime
So refreshing. A sweet, tart blend of Blackberry and Ginger plus the zesty, fragrant sensation of Persian Lime makes a fantastic dressing or marinade. Use on chicken, fish, over fruit salad, or oatmeal. Use it almost anywhere!  It can lend dramatic flavor to both sweet and savory applications. Fantastic with fish, poultry, in Latin cooking, salsa, and more.

Fresh Peach Balsamic plus Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
White Peach Balsamic is a crisp vinegar with a touch of sweetness reminiscent of handcrafted vinegars from northern Italy. When paired with Tuscan Herb infused olive oil the herbal flavors of rosemary, marjoram and garlic dance with light, crisp zest of fresh peach. Use to sauté, grill, broil, roast, and bake.  It brings spectacular flavor to just about anything. Try with chicken, vegetables, potatoes, pork, pasta, rice, turkey, sauces, marinades, vinaigrettes, aioli, bread dipping, and more.

Lemon Olive Oil plus Aged Blueberry Balsamic
Our luscious blueberry balsamic is amazing on garden salads as it is over fruit salad. Adding Eureka Lemon olive oil and the experience is lifted to another level. Fabulous in marinades, dressings on salads, vegetables, and more. 

Spicy

Aged Dark Espresso Balsamic plus Chipotle Olive Oil
The amazing complexity of authentic espresso and dark roasted coffee extract blend and merge with the smoky flavor of all natural Chipotle Chili olive oil. Great for marinating steaks, brushing on grilled chicken or paired with seafood. Drizzle over vegetables, use in salsa, or as a spicy condiment for pizza.  Great with shrimp, potatoes, or drizzled over warm beans.

Coconut White Balsamic plus Harissa Olive Oil
Traditionally used in North African and the Middle Eastern cuisine, Harissa is made from dried hot chili peppers, garlic, toasted caraway, toasted coriander, and toasted cumin, pounded into a paste with olive oil. Adding our Coconut White Balsamic creates a wonderfully sweet, pleasingly tart experience. It makes a fantastic dressing or marinade and is also divine paired with our Persian Lime, Onion & Cilantro Olive Oils or Toasted Sesame Oil.

Pineapple White Balsamic plus Baklouti Green Chili Olive Oil
Our Tunisian Baklouti pepper is rare and unique. Add the juicy, fresh, and delicious flavor of pineapple for an explosion: balanced acidity, bright tropical fruit, sweet, and spicy flavors. This fused oil is the only example of this fruity and spicy green chili olive oil in the world. Baklouti adds a savory, tantalizing kick to salsas, marinades, soups, grilled foods, vegetables, and more.

Red Cayenne Chili Olive Oil plus Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic
Some like it hot! Made by crushing together fresh, whole, ripe red cayenne chilies with 100% certified organic, early harvest Chetoui olives, we pair this intense flavor with playfully tart and sweet, Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic creating perfect balance between crisp lemon flavor and warm chili flavors. Fabulous in any dish where chili is a plus.

Asian and Exotic

Thai Lemongrass – Mint White Balsamic plus Dark Toasted Japanese Sesame Oil
Our Thai Lemon Grass-Mint White Balsamic is tart, crisp, clean and lingers with aromatic hints of mint. These highlights blend classically with our Japanese dark toasted sesame oil, roasted slow and low, and then pressed in small batches and is one of the most flavorful and fragrant oils in the world! Together they create an Asian harvest to savor and delight. Or

Honey Ginger White Balsamic plus Dark Toasted Japanese Sesame Oil
Add a dash of ginger-spice to the mix. Honey and ginger bring a gentle, spicy heat which balances and shines with our Japanese Toasted Sesame Oil! Mix an amazing marinade with the vinegar, toasted sesame oil, or Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and soy sauce.

Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil plus Aged Lavender Balsamic
The floral essence sings. Zesty Persian Lime essential oil is married with lavender balsamic, adding a floral, sweet and slightly herbaceous essence to your table. Pair with chicken, lamb, vegetables, or use in vinaigrettes, over ice cream and with fresh fruits and berries.

Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil plus Aged Blueberry Balsamic
Savory notes of smoky olive wood are infused with the highest quality, fresh extra virgin olive oil. Add our luscious blueberry balsamic for an exotic flavor experience. Pairs well with blue and feta cheeses. In Spain, olive wood is commonly used for grilling fish, poultry, meats, and vegetables. Use in potato salad, marinades, over poultry, in sauces such as BBQ sauce.

BBQ Sauce

Dark Espresso Balsamic plus Chipotle Olive Oil plus Bourbon or Rum Infused Maple Syrup
Surprise your guests with this amazing blend. In addition to the complexity of authentic espresso merged with the smoky flavor of Chipotle Chili olive oil, drizzle a few drops of organic-infused Bourbon or Rum Vermont Maple syrup over steaks, brushing on grilled chicken or burgers. Drizzle over vegetables, use in salsa, or as a spicy condiment for pizza. Great with potatoes, or drizzled over warm beans.