Contact Info
OWNER: Russellstone Group
CONTACT: Kayla Kritzinger
EMAIL: info@willowcreek.co.za
TEL: 023 342 5793
FACEBOOK: @WillowCreekOliveEstate
INSTAGRAM: @willowcreekoliveestate
Technical Info
NUMBER OF TREES: 142,000
TERROIR/SOIL: Lime-rich Karoo Soil
CULTIVARS: Coratina, Favolosa, Frantoio, Leccino, Barnea, Mission, Nocellara, Arbequina
STYLES: Intense, Medium, Delicate & Flavoured
CTC MEMBER: Yes
OTHER PRODUCTS: A range of naturally fermented and flavoured olives, tapenade, olive pestos and balsamic vinegars.
Experiences
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
Picnics and group tastings for 10 people or more by appointment.
Tasting Notes
Directors’ Reserve: Green olive, olive leaf, grass, tomato, green apple, and herb-scented Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Adding rich flavour, balanced bitterness, and mild pungency to the oil’s body without overpowering it.
Estate Blend & Spray: Medium-fruity scents of fresh grass and apple, balanced bitter and peppery overtones, with a pleasing aftertaste.
Nuy Valley: Delicate walnut, apple, grass, green olives, tomato, and olive leaf make this beginner’s oil excellent. This olive oil balances baking and cooking without overpowering it.
History & Culture
Willow Creek Olive Estate is nestled in the picturesque Nuy Valley between Worcester and Robertson, an area considered one of the Cape Winelands’ best-kept secrets. Purveyors of quality, Willow Creek values the local and international accolades they have achieved over the past 21 years as a testament to their commitment to excellence and an acknowledgement of the endless hard work and passion that drives them. From Extra Virgin Olive Oil to a wide variety of table olives, tapenades and a unique range of Balsamic vinegars and reductions to complement their award winning olive oil. Quality is the prime target and for the team at Willow Creek, the best prize of all is sharing their passion with olive lovers around the world.
Awards 2023
🥇Gold - NY IOOC (Medium) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - NY IOOC (Delicate) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - L IOOC (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - SAO (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - C IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - Dubai IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - Terra Olivo (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - Terra Olivo (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥈Silver - SAO (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥈Silver - L IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - Jpn IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - EVO IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥉Bronze - SAO (Delicate) - Nuy Valley
Grand Prestige Award (93) - O IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend