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Fresh thinking... Fresh Approach
Nelson Olives Ltd has been making a splash with premium quality Olive Oil since 2000.
Our main operations are in the vibrant Nelson region, top of the South Island of New Zealand.
New Zealand and Nelson, offer a unique set of climatic conditions which when combined with strict production controls enable us to make a world class Extra Virgin Olive Oil as evidenced by the ongoing international awards.
ōriwa is the only product produced by Nelson Olives Ltd. It comes in 4 sizes and is available also as an infused oil. Think fresh cut meadow grass, a hint of citrus, sunny days, almonds and green tomatoes, and you start to imagine the robust flavour profile of this sublime oil - utterly delicious.
ōriwa - A Vision of Excellence
Making very good Extra Virgin Olive Oil is only possible through an alignment of purpose.
Nelson Olives Ltd decided at the outset to produce the country's finest premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
ōriwa - A Fresh Look at The Price Position
Unlike many quality NZ oils priced for special occasion use, ōriwa has a price point designed to make it affordable for everyday use by the 'average' Kiwi family.
The health benefits, delicious taste and homegrown quality means it compares well against other New Zealand and overseas oils.
NZ Olive Oil - A Quick Background
Olive growing is new to New Zealand.
New Zealanders are innovative in their horticultural endeavours, combining the best of old world knowledge with new world experimentation.
In the wine industry New Zealand has an international reputation for quality.
Now the same drive and passion has moved to the Olive Oil industry.
New Zealand Olive Oils are winning awards all over the world against countries that have been producing oils for hundreds of years.
So what is the recipe for gold medal success?
New Zealand Olives
New Zealand has some of the best olive growing conditions in the world. The pleasant mix of cool winds, warm sunshine, clean air and seasonal rain ensures perfect olive crops. Unlike traditional growing countries, New Zealand does not have temperature extremes, so olive trees grow and flourish year round.
Nelson in particular has some of the best soils and climate for olive growing in New Zealand.
The results of the local terroir (unique climatic and geographical features), and strict production controls combine to make ōriwa a world class Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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Gold Medal Awards
 Receiving awards is gratifying to us as producers, but it also tells our customers that ōriwa is a consistently premium world class oil, produced and packaged with pride, in Nelson, New Zealand.
Sunday Star Times food detective Annabelle White reviews ōriwa Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Awards
ōriwa 2008
Silver Medal – EVOO Olives New Zealand National Awards
Lemon Infused ōriwa 2008
Bronze Medal - NZ Gourmet Oil Competition, Royal New Zealand Show
ōriwa 2007
Gold Medal -Olives New Zealand National Awards
Silver Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
Lemon Infused ōriwa 2007Bronze Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
ōriwa 2006
Gold Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
Gold Medal - Olives New Zealand National Awards
ōriwa 2005
Gold Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
Gold Medal - Olives New Zealand National Awards
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ōriwa 2004
Gold Medal - Olives New Zealand National Awards 2004
Gold Medal - 2004 New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition
Gold Medal (Packaging) - Los Angeles County Fair
Silver Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
ōriwa 2003
Gold Medal - New Zealand Olive Association Awards
Gold Medal (Packaging) - Los Angeles County Fair
Silver Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
ōriwa 2002
Gold Medal (Packaging) - Los Angeles County Fair
Silver Medal - Los Angeles County Fair
2008 HARVEST NOTES
Harvest this year yielded robust and very flavourful oils. For the seventh year, our trained blender, Rachel Costello, has done a superb job of blending the ōriwa Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
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