An ambitious new crop of California olive oil artisans is going all-in on creative, flavorful versions
Flora Tsapovksy
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Olive trees are illuminated by the morning light on one of Grove 45 s olive groves in St. HelenaJessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Marcela Hernandez (left) and her mother, Ana Hernandez, walk through an olive grove at their Grove 45 olive oil company in St. Helena.Jessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Grove 45 co-owner Marcela Hernandez stands among a grove of 19th century olive trees in St. Helena.Jessica Christian / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Expert wine drinkers know that beyond red and white there’s nuance in the bottle. A sip of fine Cabernet can take a hamburger to new heights, and a crisp Gewurztraminer can stand up to the heat of a Thai red curry. Lately, a new crop of local enterprises has started making a case for sophisticated, small-batch olive oil which, when approached