Most people learn to use olive oil before they ever learn to taste it. It goes in the pan, over the salad, into the cake. Functional. Background.
But high-quality extra virgin olive oil has as much aromatic complexity as wine or coffee. If you never pause to taste it on its own, you miss what you’re actually paying for.
If you’ve ever tasted an olive oil that feels alive - grassy, green, with a gentle peppery taste - you’ve probably encountered early harvest olive oil.
This style of oil isn’t about smoothness or neutrality. It’s about freshness, structure, and character.
