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The Gardner Family Farm team - Michelle Ewers, her father Frank Brown and daughter Emma Ewers - went home medal-laden and happy, awarded Premium Gold, two Golds and Bronze for their 2021 EVOOs.
Frankland River Olive Co named WA’s Best among “amazing” 2021 entries The Frankland River Olive Company led the winner’s field at this year’s 2021 WA Olive Awards, with its Jingilli brand Picual EVOO named both Best WA Oil of Show and Best Oil of Show. From the Great Southern region, the Jingilli Picual was awarded an outstanding 94 points and Premium Gold by the judges, who described it as “a delicious, complex oil”. Jingilli/Frankland River Olive Company was also awarded 82 points and Silver for its Frantoio/Leccino EVOO blend. Best Boutique Oil of Show was awarded to Jarrahdale producers Tarralea Grove for their Barouni olive oil, which also achieved the competition’s top score of 94 points, Premium Gold and the judges’ praise as “a lovely oil”. Tarralea Grove also received 91 points and Premium Gold for their Hojiblanca EVOO, 83 points and Silver for their Ascolana EVOO, and 84 points and Silver for their Premium Blend of Mission, Kalamata and Manzanilla. And the Best Flavoured Oil of Show award, an increasingly competitive category among Australian producers, went to NSW producer, Fedra Olive Grove for their Chilli and Lemon Flavoured Olive Oil. The winning oil was awarded 87 points and Gold by the judges, who described it as “delicious and versatile in usage”. Fedra also received 84 points and Silver for their Garlic Oil Thyme & Lemon Infused with Oregano, and 77 points and Silver for their Rosemary Oil with Fresh Rosemary.
Mild and memorable
Chief Judge Isabelle Okis said the best oils tasted were of an excellent quality this year. “The winning oils were exciting, memorable and world-class,” she said.
The Frankland River Olive Company’s Rene Breuer was thrilled to accept two of the major awards, taking home the trophies for Best Oil of Show and Best WA Oil of Show. Issue 122 • December 2021 • Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower & Processor • 31
