Contact Info
LOCATION: Nuy Road, Nuy Valley, Worcester
OWNER: Rob Still
CONTACT: Kayla Kritzinger
EMAIL: info@willowcreek.co.za
TEL: 023 342 5793
FACEBOOK: @willowcreekoliveproducts
INSTAGRAM: @willowcreekoliveproducts
Technical Info
NUMBER OF TREES: 126,400
LITRES PRODUCED: 150,000
TERROIR/SOIL: Lime-rich soil with clay pockets
CULTIVARS: Arbequina, FS17, Frantoio, Coratina, Barnea, Leccino, Nocellara, Mission
STYLES: Intense, Medium, Delicate & Flavoured
CTC MEMBER: Yes
OTHER PRODUCTS: Olive gift sets, flavoured EVOO, table olives, balsamic vinegar & reduction, tapenades, pestos
Experiences
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
Public Holidays: closed.
Tasting Notes
INTENSE – Directors’ Reserve: A pleasant sharpness and tingling pungency from fresh rocket and salad herbs balance the complex aromas of artichokes and tomato vines, giving the oil weight without dominating the palate.
MEDIUM – Estate Blend: A medium-fruity combination of Frantoio and Mission cultivars picked half-ripe. The mild sharpness and pepper fragrance dissipate to leave a pleasant aftertaste.
DELICATE – Nuy Valley Blend: This is the perfect beginner’s oil. The delicate flavours of walnut and apple will entice the palate without overpowering the senses.
History & Culture
For over two centuries, we’ve cultivated a multitude of crops. However, this changed in 1997, when a dramatic drop in wine prices led us to diversify our operations. After discovering that the lime-rich soils and Mediterranean climate of the Nuy Valley offer an ideal terroir for olive cultivation, we set our sights on olive farming. In 1999, we planted ten small hectares of olive trees, and shortly after, we produced our first award-winning oil in 2002. Today, we are committed to providing a diverse and innovative range of high-quality, ethical, and reliable olive products.
Awards 2024
🥇Gold - SAO (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - C IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - TO (Medium) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - TO (Intense) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - M IOOC (Intense) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - L IOOC (Intense) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - EV IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - NY IOOC (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥈Silver - NY IOOC (Medium) - Directors Reserve
🥈Silver - SAO (Delicate) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - SAO (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - J IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - CH IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - L IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend