Kakariki Mediterranean Blend
Kakariki Olives is a single-estate and family-run olive grove located in Redwood Valley, Nelson. It is owned by Brenda and Ray Gregory. The grove comprises 3,100 trees and is fully integrated from pruning and harvesting through to processing on their own press. Kakariki Mediterranean Blend is a high-quality EVOO, which is evidenced in winning Gold and Best in Class at the 2019 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards.
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