July and August 2010
A number of new, fresh arrivals of 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils are now here. Click on the products below to learn more or order.
Martina Franca: A new Certified Organic 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is a blend of Leccino and Ogliarola olives, giving this exceptionally high-quality oil a gentle, fruity, and smooth character with just a touch of pepper.
Oregano Olive Oil: Our Oregano flavored Olive Oil is a special blend of Extra Virgin Olive Oil that has had the essence of fresh Oregano added. It exhibits the flavors and aromas of the more intense Italian and Greek varieties of Oregano and has a rich buttery finish.
New on Our Website...Seasoned Skewers
While we have had them in the store for quite some time, we have just added our Seasoned Skewers to the Website. They are very popular, tasty, fast and easy. Learn more...
Seasoned Skewers
New Oils and Vinegars...Order Today or Stop in for a Taste!
A number of new, fresh arrivals of 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars are now here. Click on the products below to learn more or order.
La Trinidad from Spain 100% EVOO: Hojiblanca, Arbequina, and Picual oils, "The Trinity" of Spanish varietals, give this blend a very complex, aromatic, and versatile medium-intensity character.
Olio della Toscana from Italy 100% EVOO: A blend of handpicked green and ripe olives gives this olive oil an exceptional Tuscan flavor profile, high Polyphenol counts for good health, and durability for long shelf life.
Natural Buttery 100% EVOO from California: We're not exactly sure how they did it, but our primary supplier in California has found us an all natural, creamy, sweet EVOO that tastes just like butter.
Oregano Olive Oil: The Olive Tap's Oregano flavored Olive Oil is a special blend of Extra Virgin Olive Oil that has had the essence of fresh Oregano added. It exhibits the flavors and aromas of the more intense Italian and Greek varieties of Oregano and has a rich buttery finish.
Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy: Honey and Ginger have been popular flavorings for thousands of years, and now we are proud to offer them in a White Balsamic Vinegar. The intense Ginger "kick" is modestly offset and complimented by the natural sweetness of Honey and Balsamic Vinegar.
Manitou Springs Store Now Open!
It is official, our latest store is now open in Manitou Springs, Colorado! While some of you might be familiar with this area, this magical mountain community is hidden between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. "Manitou," a Native American word for "spirit," defines this town along with the eleven named mineral springs fed by the snows of Pikes Peak. It will be easy to find us, as this new store is right in the heart of town.
The Olive Tap
906 Manitou Ave. #103
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
1-719-358-9329
This new store is modeled after the original Olive Tap, with our 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Spices and select Culinary and Gourmet products in stock. We are also proud to announce that Deb Eneberg, a long-time Long Grove Store Employee will be the Assistant Manager at our new store. While she will be sorely missed in Long Grove, we are excited to have her at our new location. Please be sure to congratulate Deb on her new role!
Look for more details, including photos, of our new store very soon!
The Olive Tap Implements Official Italian
Balsamic Vinegar Naming and Standards of Identity
We are proud to announce our product naming alignment with the European Union's PGI designation and Independent Associations' Grading System for Balsamic Vinegars. While we will continue to source our Balsamic Vinegars from artisans in Modena, Italy, simply our methodology naming and describing the quality of the products is changing.
Based on these ratings, the following products will be re-named:
Our Traditional 18-Year Balsamic Vinegar of Modena will now be named
"Aceto Balsamico Di Modena, 4 Leaf Quality".
Second, our Aceto Balsamic Di Modena, 12-Year will now be named
"Aceto Balsamico Di Modena, 3 Leaf Quality".
Click here to learn more about the PGI Designation, Rating System and Name Change.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK!
You can now follow us via Twitter and Facebook! Yes, we embrace technology, however, not quite as much as we love food here at The Olive Tap!
TWITTER...
Give us a "Tweet" to ask questions on our products, usage ideas or even recipe ideas. See our Tweets and comments from our Customers, Employees and various other followers. Join in our "foodie" fun!
http://twitter.com/theolivetap
FACEBOOK...
See what Rick Petrocelly has to say, view a few of our latest videos, including a full-tour of our Store! Learn more about tasting and tapping our Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars and our very own Spice Locker.
We are continually adding more and more, so be sure to become an avid follower!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Long-Grove-IL/The-Olive-Tap/102904588653
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Be sure to hear about the latest imports of our 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils, and Balsamic Vinegars through our E-mail Newsletter. Published every few months, the newsletter also includes recipes, notice of upcoming events, featured Oils/Vinegars, occasional savings coupons and more.
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