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GOURMET NEWS FEBRUARY 2015 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE BUYERS GUIDE 2 1 O I L S & V I N E G A R S This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company's response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies. La Sovana Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Award-winning La Sovana extra-virgin olive oil, distributed in the United States by Mintie Wine & Spirits, is a renowned Italian single estate olive oil, combining a blend of Leccino, Moraiolo and Coreggiolo olives. The olives are harvested at the peak of freshness and pressed by hand on the Olivi family's Tuscan estate. Preserving the essence of the Italian countryside, the olives are pressed within 24 hours of being harvested. La Sovana extra- virgin olive oil has been certified by the Consortium for the protection of PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil DOP Terre di Siena. In addition, the product was recently awarded a Mention of Merit from the national Sirena d'Oro di Sorrento competition. La Sovana www.lasovana.com/en/olio La Tourangelle Artisan Spray Cooking Oils Adding to its repertoire of much-loved gourmet oils, La Tourangelle, the celebrated California company that utilizes a 150-year-old tra- ditional production method, recently announced the introduction of its artisan spray oils. La Tourangelle's idea is simple: keep the oil, lose the chemicals. The spray oils series will feature the brand's favorite nut oils in a can that uses compressed air to propel 100 percent oil. Soon to hit shelves, La Tourangelle's Spray Oil Series will be available in roasted walnut, 100 percent organic extra-virgin olive, grapeseed, organic canola, Thai wok and roasted pistachio flavors. La Tourangelle 866.NUT.OILS www.latourangelle.com Date Lady Balsamic Date Vinegar Date Lady™ is introducing an organic, non-GMO, kosher date balsamic vinegar. The new Date Lady Balsamic Date Vinegar is produced from fermented organic California Medjool date syrup with the addition of 1 percent organic balsamic vinegar to underscore that flavor profile. The vinegar is slightly more viscous than traditional balsamics with a consistency more like a reduc- tion sauce. Try it drizzled over aged Manchego, blue or goat cheese. It is also delicious on straw- berry ice cream or with berries and cream for dessert. Date Lady Balsamic Date Vinegar joins other Date Lady products, including non-GMO organic Date Syrup and Caramel Sauce, non-GMO Organic Chocolate Spread and whole organic dates in resealable 8-ounce pouches. MSRP: $7.49 (7-ounce bottle) Date Lady 417.414.2282 www.ilovedatelady.com Holman Ranch Vineyards 2014 Olive Oil The team at Holman Ranch wants you to know that there will only be 50 cases of the company's 2014 olive oil. The oil features a dark golden color, light grassy aromas and creamy finish with no after taste. Holman Ranch olive oil should be a staple in every kitchen. This flavorful, distinctive extra-virgin oil from the company's 100 Tuscan varietal olive trees was carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bot- tled. Olive cultivars at Holman Ranch include Frantoio, Lec- cino, Mission, Coratina, Pendolino and Picholine. The company harvests its fruit by hand in December, which is then milled, producing a superb, high-quality product. MSRP: $25 (375 milliliters) Holman Ranch 831.659.2640 www.holmanranch.com Benissimo Flavor-Infused Olive Oils Benissimo uses only all-natural ingredients and in- fuses the amazing flavors from a unique combination of herbs and spices along with fresh and naturally dried herb stems. When combined with Benissimo's oils, the company creates a flavor and appearance that tastes as good as it looks. Benissimo offers nine fla- vor-infused oils, each of which has a range of fantastic uses from marinades to cooking oils, salad dressings and bread dippers. All of the company's flavor-infused oils are all-natural and cholesterol-free, and they are a healthy way for consumers to easily add great new flavors to their everyday meals. Benissimo 201.947.1000 ext 139 www.sourceatlantique.com/brand/benissimo Cobram Estate Olive Oil Cobram Estate's delicate Premiere Extra Virgin Olive Oil features a smooth flavor with some fruitiness. This super-premium oil is a medium style blend with distinctive fresh green grass aromas, combining hints of green apples with medium levels of bitterness and late pungency. A versatile oil, it is particularly suited to enhancing the tomato- and herb-based sauces of traditional Italian pasta dishes. It can also be used for drizzling over salads or roasted vegetables. Cobram Estate's Robust Flavor Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a more assertive taste with a spicy aroma. This rich and appealing oil is best enjoyed when drizzled over pasta dishes or vegetables, when used as a marinade or when incorporated into stews or casseroles. Cobram Estate 61.3.9646.6081 www.cobramestate.com.au eSutras Naturals Finishing Oils eSutras Naturals new gourmet finishing oils are all manufactured in a FDA and USDA inspected facility in Chicago. Artisan-made in small batches to retain their unique quality, each oil blend is expertly formulated for nutrition and flavor. Total Nourish and Ideal Balance finishing oils feature organic and raw, cold-pressed exotic oils that your customers will not find any- where else. Both delicious and perfect for dipping or drizzling on food, eS- utras' gourmet topping oils are ideal for health-conscious and culinary-minded customers. The company also carries numerous organic and cold-pressed culinary oils like extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, sun- flower oil, toasted sesame oil and many more. Available to purchase in small case sizes or bulk size options and beautifully packaged, it is simple to place an order with eSutras Naturals. Order today! eSutras Naturals 773.583.4850 www.eswholesale.com Stonewall Kitchen Dipping Oils When it comes to creating delicious specialty foods, New England-based Stonewall Kitchen is a recognized leader in the business. In addition to a wide variety of delectable jams, amazing sauces and tasty condiments, the company also produces a superior line of flavorful and ver- satile dipping oils. Made with pure olive oil and expeller pressed non-GMO canola oil, each features unique combinations of real herbs and spices, making them ideal for sautéing or drizzling on pasta or for use in vinaigrettes and marinades. The Maine Sea Salt and Black Pepper Dipping Oil is made with fresh sea salt harvested from the cold, mineral-rich waters off the coast of Maine, as well as the ripest black peppercorns, delivering a distinctively robust and savory taste. Used as a simple dip for crusty bread or as a secret ingredient to enhance the flavor of a favorite recipe, Stonewall Kitchen dipping oils are a cook's best friend and make great additions to any pantry. Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com MarDona Bulk Olive Oil and Balsamic Program MarDona has expanded its line to include a new Bulk Food Service program, which will offer all of its olive oil products, including pure olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil and infused olive oils, in 1-gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails. Ad- ditionally, due to overwhelming popular demand, the company will also include its black and white truffle-in- fused olive oils in the program. MarDona is also making available its highly desired aged Balsamic Condimenti product line in 1-gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails. Included is the company's famous aged traditional imported balsamic, as well as all of Mar- Dona's infused fruit-flavored balsamics, such as fig, blood orange, strawberry and raspberry, as well as coconut, chocolate and coffee varieties. Adding to the company's bulk program is its Fusti container program, dispensing in style to the end user. The Fusti containers are available in 15- and 20-liter units. MarDona's products have been in demand from olive oil retail shops to manufacturers that produce their own products with the company's truffle oils. The pricing is affordable, and delivery is fast. MarDona 855.645.7772 www.truffleoilsandmore.com

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