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Coolmunda Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Coolmunda Olives • Australia • Queensland • Granite Belt

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Coolmunda Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced from olives grown in Nunyara, near Inglewood on Queensland’s southern downs—a region known for its optimal olive-growing conditions. The climate features hot summers and cold winters, providing a Mediterranean-like environment. Olives are irrigated with water from Lake Coolmunda. The grove cultivates multiple olive varieties, including Spanish Arbequina, Manzanillo, Greek Kalamata, Volos, Cypriot Koroneiki, and North African Barouni. Each variety is grown in Australian soil, with crop management focused on leveraging the region’s unique climate to achieve distinct flavour profiles.

Key features

  • Grown and produced in Nunyara, Inglewood, Queensland
  • Irrigation from Lake Coolmunda
  • Mediterranean climate: hot summers, frosty winters
  • Olive varieties include Arbequina, Manzanillo, Kalamata, Volos, Koroneiki, and Barouni
  • Harvested and processed locally to preserve quality

Estimated Flavor Profile

Fruitiness 5/10
Bitterness 2/10
Pungency 2/10
Polyphenols 3/10
Intensity 3/10
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Calculated based on the latest release's varieties. For blends this assumes an even distribution of each variety.

Releases

Year Harvest Varieties Awards Phenolics (mg/kg) FFA (%) Harvest Date Bottle Date
2024 Arbequina