Discover our tree to table Promise
This promise demonstrates how Cobram Estate continues to strive to create award-winning 100% California extra virgin olive oil.
Our California Commitment
The Nursery
Superior Saplings
Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, our dedicated nursery cultivates olive trees from infancy, carefully selecting only the strongest most productive for planting. This foundational approach ensures we begin with healthy, superior olive tree saplings. Through precise and attentive management, we are able to successfully maintain a diverse range of olive cultivars to support our expansive production needs.
The Groves
Management & Operations
Following our Olive.IQ standards, we grow our trees and cultivate our groves to give them the best opportunity. Skilled grove management includes precise irrigation, pruning techniques and satellites to monitor water usage. With sustainable and environmentally friendly practices the long-term health of our olive trees and the land they grow remains of the upmost importance. In 2024 Cobram Estate was proud to become Leading Harvest certified reiterating our commitment to the longevity and health of the land and the business.
The harvest
Picked At Their Peak
Upon reaching full maturity, olives are harvested at peak ripeness. State-of-the-art harvesting systems, Optimus and Colossus, delicately collect each olive at its optimal moment, preserving the fruit’s integrity. This approach maximizes both yield quality and extraction potential. Within a critical 4-6 hour window post-harvest, olives are expedited to our mill—a time-sensitive process ensuring exceptional quality and allows us to capture the most vibrant, fresh characteristics in our final product.
The milling
State-Of-The-Art
Once harvested, olives are quickly transported to our state-of-the-art mill for immediate cold pressing. Before extraction begins, advanced sorting technology removes debris and ‘mummified olives’—overripe fruit left on trees from previous seasons. Sophisticated scanning systems then evaluate each olive, ensuring only the best olives that meet our rigorous quality standards progress through the pressing process. This precision filtration guarantees only premium-quality extra virgin olive oil in each bottle.
THe testing
Rigorous Standards
At Cobram Estate, we implement rigorous analytical protocols throughout production, precisely measuring Free Fatty Acid (FFA) levels, moisture content, and quality parameters. This approach enables accurate prediction of each oil’s optimal lifespan and informs our evidence-based “best by” dating system. Through continuous testing and verification our in-house laboratory ensures every batch goes beyond to meet quality standards. Once everything is finalized, oil is transferred to nitrogen-capped storage tanks, where it remains protected from oxidation, preserving its exceptional freshness until its time to bottle.
THe bottling
Quality & Taste
After settling in nitrogen capped storage tanks, Cobram Estate bottles as needed to ensure the oil is preserved in optimal conditions before heading to shelf. This allows each bottle to capture the full spectrum of benefits premium extra virgin olive oil offers. In addition, prioritizing quality through traditional dark glass bottles shield the oil from light degradation, while the nitrogen-capping technology in each bottle continues to maintain peak freshness from production to purchase. This careful attention to details maintain every bottle delivers the entirety of flavor nuances, nutritional benefits, and culinary versatility distinguishing Cobram Estate as a truly superior extra virgin olive oil.
