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| Welcome to Devon Olives
Home of 100% New Zealand extra virgin olive oil Devon Olives grows olives in the Far North of New Zealand near picturesque Mangonui, in Doubtless Bay. Situated between the sea and the Oruaiti River we enjoy high sunshine and free draining mineral rich soils which contribute to the flavour of our extra virgin olive oil. We have 10 hectares, part of the Ocean View Olive Estate comprising olive trees, lucitanicas (macrocarpa), and natve bush. The cultivars we grow are; • J5 – is sourced locally in the Far North but originally was introduced by the Dalmatian gum diggers who came to New Zealand from Croatia in the late 19th century. Milton Johnson, nurseryman, took cuttings from a 100 year old tree near Hokianga and developed the J1 through J5 cultivars which thrive in Northland. J5 produces a rich, golden, buttery oil full of flavour. • Frantoio – this is a beautiful Italian Cultivar from Tuscany, genetically quite similar to the J5 cultivar. Frantoio is frost resistant and crops heavily to produce excellent oil and table olives. Like the J5 this oil is smooth and mellow. • Leccinno – another Tuscan variety which fruits first in the Far North, usually ready in late April or early May. The olives are suitable for both table olives or for oil. Leccino oil is olive green and has a more robust flavour with a distinct peppery taste. • Koroneiki – is a small olive fruit with minimal acidity, originally from the Korone area of Greece but now grown all over Greece. This cultivar fruits heavily and is ready usually late May. The oil is excellent with hints of aromatic herbs and a slight peppery finish. Make sure you check back regularly for updates! |
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