The Mediterranean Dish Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bundle — Private Reserve & Early Harvest, Cold-Pressed Unfiltered (Set of 2)

Two premium Greek extra virgin olive oils—Private Reserve and Early Harvest—cold-pressed from 100% Koroneiki olives for finishing, cooking, and everyday Mediterranean flavor.

Handpicked in Greece and bottled by The Mediterranean Dish, this two-bottle bundle pairs a refined Private Reserve with a vibrant Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil. Both are cold-extracted and unfiltered to retain distinctive aromas, polyphenol content, and low acidity, giving you options for delicate finishing or bold, green-flavored cooking.

How do these two oils differ in taste and use?

The Private Reserve is a mellow, fruity finishing oil with smooth aromatic layers and a clean peppery finish, ideal for salads, seafood, and drizzling. The Early Harvest is brighter and herb-forward, with green-fig and wild-asparagus notes plus a slightly bitter, nutty finish—great for robust dishes and high-flavor preparations.

• Private Reserve: fall-harvest, fruity, smooth, low acidity (0.30%)
• Early Harvest: bold herbal profile, green fruit notes, slight bitterness
• Both: cold-extracted, unfiltered for full aroma and mouthfeel

What makes these oils high quality—are there measured standards?

Quality comes from cultivar, harvest timing, and gentle extraction. Both bottles are made from Koroneiki olives, a Greek variety prized for concentrated flavor and stability, with measured polyphenol counts and low free acidity to reflect careful handling and freshness.

• Koroneiki single-estate olives sourced in Greece
• Private Reserve: ~415 polyphenols, 0.30% acidity
• Early Harvest: ~355 polyphenols, 0.27% acidity
• Cold-pressed and unfiltered to preserve antioxidants and aroma

How should I use each oil in the kitchen for best results?

Use the Private Reserve as a finishing oil to highlight simple dishes—drizzle over grilled fish, salads, or warm bread. Use the Early Harvest where you want assertive, green flavors—dressings, marinades, rustic vegetable dishes, or as a dipping oil with crushed herbs.

• Private Reserve: finishing, light dressings, post-cook drizzle
• Early Harvest: marinades, bold salads, dipping with rustic bread
• Both suitable for moderate-heat cooking; avoid high-temperature deep frying

How should I store these extra virgin olive oils to keep flavor and freshness?

Keep bottles in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct light to preserve aromas and polyphenols. Tightly reseal after each use and consume within a few months of opening for peak flavor, as unfiltered oils are freshest soon after bottling.

• Store away from stove or windows, ideally 15–20°C (60–68°F)
• Keep caps closed and upright to limit air exposure
• Use within months of opening—taste periodically to monitor freshness

Who is this for: This bundle is aimed at home cooks, food lovers, and professional chefs who want two complementary Greek extra virgin olive oils—one for delicate finishing and one for lively, herbaceous cooking. It also makes a thoughtful gourmet gift for anyone exploring authentic Mediterranean ingredients and wanting measurable quality (polyphenols, acidity) in an everyday pantry staple.

Ingredients

Polyphenol rich extra virgin olive oil cold pressed single origin