When is the last time you changed your olive oil?

If you’ve been in our Markets, you’ve probably noticed our extensive olive oil selections. You may have gazed in awe at the oils from around the world and wondered at their flavors and uses. But, how different can olive oils actually be? According to WFM partner and sourcing extraordinaire, Amelia, and long-time grocery buyer, Mollie, olive oils are quite distinct! So instead of defaulting to your same ol’ oil, try picking up something new!

Check out some of the incredible olive oils that our grocery team has sourced! You just might find your new favorite oil.

If you want to try an oil from this list but can’t find it in your local market, speak to a staff member! We may carry it at our other store and are more than happy to transfer one (or more!) if we have it in stock.

Eumelia Ancient Grove Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$70.99/1L

Origin: Greek

What Makes It Special: The olives used to make this organic olive oil come from a perennial wild olive grove with trees that are 500-2,500 years old! Eumelia practices regenerative farming on their grove of wild Tsakoniki, Leondiou, and Agrielia olives. The olives are harvested early and quickly cold pressed. The resulting EVOO has a high anitioxidant content.

Tasting Notes: intensely herbal and bitter with a nutty aftertaste.

Uses:  Try this oil on salads or in desserts. Check out these recipes on their website for inspiration!

Nuñez de Prado Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$45.99/1L

Origin: Spanish

What Makes It Special: This is our tried-and-true! We’ve carried this olive oil almost as long as we have been operating. It’s made from a blend of organic Spanish olives. Only a limited about of bottles are produced each year!

Tasting Notes: fruity flavors of apples and citrus with a grassy finish.

Uses: This olive oil is surprisingly versatile. Use it in marinades and dips, on salads, or even for cooking!

Liá Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$27.99/500mL

Origin: Greek

What Makes It Special: This high-quality EVOO is made with hand-picked Koroneiki olives from a small family estate in Filiatra, Greece. Their estate is situated near Mount Egaleo and revels in the cool breeze of the Ionian Sea. The olives are cultivated using a blend of traditional methods and modern techniques with respect to sustainability.

Tasting Notes: fruity with hints of bitter arugula and radish but low acidity.

Uses: Try Liá drizzled on goat cheese, warm artisan bread, or salad.

The Olive Table Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil

19.99/500mL

Origin: Greek

What Makes It Special: We consider this our “local” olive oil! Dianne Hinaris, The Olive Table owner and Woodstock resident, and her husband import the oil directly from their family’s groves in Kyparissia, Greece. Their monovarietal oils are made from Koroneiki olives, often called the “queen of olives.” We also carry their Early Harvest Organic EVOO which uses olives from their cousin’s groves!

Tasting Notes: fruity and mild with hints of dried herbs and a slightly nutty finish.

Uses: This oil is excellent drizzled over fish, chicken, grilled veggies, or salad!

L’Estornell Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$36.49/750mL

Origin: Spanish

What Makes It Special: The Veá Family purchased their first Arbequina olive grove in Catalonia, Spain, in 1913! The olives are grown using organic farming methods and harvested the traditional way—by hand. They are then first cold-pressed into this incredible EVOO.

Tasting Notes: delicate, fruity, and sweet with a hint of almond.

Uses: L’Estornell is perfect for salad dressings or finishing soup. Or try drizzling it over freshly grilled fruit!