Contact Info
LOCATION: 3km outside of Darling on the R315
OWNER: Roleen Basson
CONTACT: Nicole Koen
EMAIL: info@darlingolives.co.za
TEL: 022 492 3171
FACEBOOK: Darling-Olives
INSTAGRAM: @darlingolives
Technical Info
NUMBER OF TREES: 20,000
LITRES PRODUCED: 20,000 - 30,000
TERROIR/SOILS: Clay and Sand/Rock
CULTIVARS GROWN: Mission & Frantoio
STYLES PRODUCED: Medium & Delicate
CTC MEMBER: Yes
OTHER PRODUCTS: Table olives, paste, jams, chutney, olive rubs, infused oils, chocolate and body products.
Experiences
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 09:00 - 16:00, Sat & Public Holidays, 09:00 - 13:00
WINE TASTING: Mon to Fri, 09:00 - 16:00, Sat & Public Holidays, 09:00 - 13:00
FUNCTIONS: 70 pax
Tasting Notes
Our oils are well-balanced, delicate to medium style.
Darling Olives EVOO has characteristics of freshly cut grass, artichoke, banana, and fresh herbs. Perfect for everyday use, drizzled over any meat.
The olives picked for our Fynbossie EVOO grows between fynbos, resulting in a beautifully rounded aroma of almonds and fynbos. Ideal over fruit, salads, vegetables, and soups.
We are known as a dryland estate, the olives only depend on the Atlantic sea breeze and the natural rainfall, producing a very flavourful fruit.
History & Culture
Darling Olives is located just 3 km out of Darling towards Yzerfontein, nestled amidst vineyards, grazing cattle and olive groves. Our 70Ha of olives are grown on dry-land on the Alexanderfontein Estate. The olives are processed within 24 hours of being handpicked, resulting in a superior quality product.
Experience a traditional approach to olives on a working farm where cattle are still herded by horse and a flock of sheep might cross your path. Darling Olives is a great place to start your education about how olives are grown, pressed and cured.
Awards 2023
🥈Silver - SAO (Medium) - EVOO
🥈Silver - SAO (Delicate) - Fynbossie