Goya extra virgin is good, so is Costco organic extra virgin

If you are nearby either the Falls Church or Westover Farmers Markets, there is an olive oil person there that has fantastic olive oil.

https://www.surlatable.com/product/sur-la-table-marca-verde-extra-virgin-olive-oil/449884

Got this on sale and love it.

Anonymous wrote:I mostly shop at Whole Foods and buy organic. But the extra virgin olive oils I’ve tried recently just seem so bitter and unpleasant.

Any recommendations? I don’t mind going elsewhere for something good.

Couple years ago began the great olive shortage in Europe due to crop failures etc.

Since then, many growers/factories and even exporters/importers have been "cutting" the oil with lesser grade olive oil or other low grade oils like seed oils such as Canola, and passing them off as "virgin". Also the food colorings and dyes used to give it a greener tint.

I like California Olive Ranch robust version.

This is good. Wait till the season pressing. Olio Nuovo in spring and fall.
https://sunshineinabottle.com/collections/olive-oil

Also https://www.georgetownoliveoil.com/pages/locations-and-hours?srsltid=AfmBOorH_OeP4scGaaMBeLkzVLnnNf6ZzeJxckQQQYdbw32-dIPJEvWz

They use to have a tasting room over in Georgetown. Think they have a tasting location 4719 Eisenhower Ave, #A
Alexandria, VA 22304
phone: 703-746-9930

Lots of vinegar also

Costco Kirkland brand is been winning for purity.

I buy the MOM’s house brand.

I generally like the extra virgin Spanish olive oil at trader Joe's, but it has a fairly strong flavor, which some may pick up as bitter.

Did you try Graza? That's my go-to these days.

For a slightly milder and fruity olive oil, I like Zoe a lot but it's harder to find.

People seem to be buying them at Trader Joes.

I mostly shop at Whole Foods and buy organic. But the extra virgin olive oils I’ve tried recently just seem so bitter and unpleasant.

Any recommendations? I don’t mind going elsewhere for something good.