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How Air Pollution Affects Olive Oil Quality in California
2023
“From an air quality standpoint, olive trees and olive farming create far less air pollution than farming the annual crops that are replanted and tilled up every year to go into refined seed oils,” Samantha Dorsey, president of McEvoy Ranch, told Olive Oil Times. “Because olive trees are permanent crops, they are significant carbon sinks as well.”
OLIVE Community Milling in California: Small Growers Encouraged to Reserve Early
2023
"It is a day to celebrate the fall harvest and to bring all our small, local growers together to create a truly unique and delicious community blend of Olio Nuovo." - Samantha Dorsey, President
swim trunks, olive oil, and eye masks we love
2023
I have become a sort of collector of all things olive oil. It started after I tasted my first garden-lettuce salad at Chez Panisse. I was so enamored of the flavors in the vinaigrette that I asked our waiter to bring out the olive oil so I could replicate this simple treasure at home...
Popular Store Hello Penngrove Expands with Hello Sonoma
2023
Stepping into the brand-new Hello Sonoma location on Broadway is a colorful experience. The bright room is filled with natural light and all the fun items imaginable...
petaluma - pure americana
2023
Fifty years after George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola directed and produced American Graffiti in Petaluma, the picturesque town still triggers a wave of nostalgia inspired by the movie's soundtrack of rock and roll originals. In fact, the city has some of the nation's best examples of iron-front architecture, and the entire downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places...
california olive oil pioneer mcevoy ranch continues to innovate with new flavors
2023
Breaking barriers and setting standards was a way of life for Nan McEvoy. The granddaughter of Michael De Young, who founded the San Francisco Chronicle in 1865, the newspaper heiress could have taken the easy path as a young woman.
Late Winter Rains, Heavy Blooms Herald a Promising Season in California
2023
"Overall, the upcoming olive crop in California looks quite promising," Samantha Dorsey, the president of McEvoy Ranch, told Olive Oil Times. " At McEvoy Ranch, the bloom is heavy, and the trees are in very good condition to produce another great harvest this year."
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN PETALUMA
2023
You may have the hotel booked, but have you mapped out your itinerary for your visit to Petaluma yet? Petaluma is one of the largest cities in Sonoma County, offering a wide range of fun things to do, see, and drink...
FARMERS AND CONSUMERS REACT TO RISING OLIVE OIL PRICES
2023
According to commodity pricing data from the International Monetary Fund, global olive oil export prices hit a record high at the end of April...
OLIVE OIL HEALTH BENEFITS FOR DOGS
2023
The Mediterranean diet not only benefits human health, but it also offers a wide range of advantages for dogs, too. Olive oil is the primary source of fat in the Mediterranean diet, which is associated with benefits for cardiovascular health. Unsurprisingly, it is natural for caring pet owners to want to share the remarkable health benefits of olive oil with their dogs...
A FROSÉ BY ANY OTHER NAME SHOULD STILL BE SLIGHTLY SWEET
2023
The summer of our content is finally here. Well, almost if you’re worried about technicalities (the first official day of summer is June 21). There’re no required masks, there’s no indoor spacing and no need for vaccination cards...
NO RAIN IN SPAIN: SEVERE DROUGHT'S TOLL ON YOUR OLIVE OIL
2023
The winter’s rain left McEvoy Ranch orchards in Petaluma, Calif. “very moist and lush,” said President Samantha Dorsey in an email. The family-owned ranch in the northern part of the state is hoping for a promising crop this year, but they are still waiting for their trees to reach full bloom...
THE NEW SAVORY "DESSERT FINISHER" I'LL BE REACHING FOR ALL SUMMER LONG
2023
The first time I tasted olive oil in a dessert, I was so confused and delighted all at the same time that I couldn't stop going in for another bite...
TIME IN A BOTTLE: THE LEGACY AND FUTURE OF McEVOY
2023
McEvoy Ranch has a well earned reputation as a producer of some of the finest olive oils this side of the Adriatic Sea. Now the company is about to supplement that esteemed tradition with a new line of products that brings their refined sense of olive oil from the rarified into everyday use...
8 FANTASTIC SONOMA WINERY TOURS
2023
McEvoy Ranch, which started as an olive oil farm and is now one of the leaders in Certified Organic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, expanded to add wine to its portfolio in 2010. The dog-friendly private and group ranch tours allow you to learn about (and taste) both during a walk through the olive orchards and vineyards.
CALIFORNIA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COMPETITION AWARDS
2023
A number of our olive oils won awards at the 2023 California Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. Our 2022 Harvest Ginger Turmeric Olive Oil was awarded a gold medal and the Best of Class award, while our 2022 Harvest Basil Olive Oil was awarded a gold medal as well.
Weekend in Petaluma: Fresh restaurants + a wicked hot tiki bar meet California history
2023
McEvoy Ranch is a beautiful coastal foothill estate producing olive oil and wine. They offer tastings of both out on their broad patio or in private cabanas built on the shore of Morelli Pond. When you make a reservation, upgrade your flight with seasonal lunch offerings like tri-tip wraps, grilled lemon rosemary chicken farro bowls, or a cheese and charcuterie plate. Pop into their shop on the way out to snag a few tubs of the farm’s olive oil-based beauty line, Ode.
5 REASONS OLIVE OIL IS THIS SEASON'S MUST-HAVE FOR GIFTING & SELF-CARE
2022
Beloved by ancient cultures and modern people alike, olive oil has been called “liquid gold” and “the great healer” by some of the world’s most revered thinkers. It has stood the test of time as one of the most sought-after ingredients and treatments for a variety of ailments and concerns. With these credentials, it’s no wonder that olive oil should be a valued part of your daily routine.
GOLD AWARD WINNER AT NYIOOC WORLD OLIVE OIL COMPETITION
2022
Our estate-grown extra virgin olive oils result from mindful and passionate dedication to excellence, from orchard to bottle. Everything is done entirely on the ranch – growing the olives, harvesting, milling, blending and bottling. McEvoy's estate-produced oils are certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
GOLD AWARD WINNER AT CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR, - CALIFORNIA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COMPETITION
2022
This year, our Limited Edition is comprised of ripe-olive notes from the Coratina and Frantoio varietals. With grassy aromas of tomato leaf and artichoke and flavors of radicchio with a hint of green apple. This oil is complex, herbaceous, and exceptionally fresh. The perfect finishing oil for a charcuterie board, seared salmon or to drizzle over warm goat cheese or creamy sheep’s milk cheese.
DEMAND IS STRONG, BUT NORTH BAY MANUFACTURERS STILL WRESTLE WITH HIRING, SUPPLY LINES
October 2022
Dorsey explains McEvoy Ranch focuses on employee loyalty to ward off hiring issues, by “treating employees with respect and giving them a path for growth.” This includes paying a living a wage and benefits.
IS CLIMATE CHANGE COMING FOR YOUR BELOVED OLIVE OIL NEXT?
October 2022
A world without olive oil seems impossible, or at the very least, much less delicious. But as climate change renders warmer growing seasons and more extreme droughts, affecting grocery store staples, we begin to rethink our agricultural ways. It all begs the question: Is olive oil truly sustainable?
What Climate Change Means for the Future of Olive Oil
AUGUST 2022
Samantha Dorsey, the president at McEvoy Ranch, an organic farm that’s grown olives in Petaluma, Calif. for 30 years, says it’s becoming harder and harder as rain becomes more scarce.
Best Time to Visit Wine Country
AUGUST 2022
As a result, Ms. Dorsey and the team at McEvoy have hedged their bet by investing in their halo product: olive oil. Olive trees excel at growing in dry, arid climates. They need little water to survive and can even thrive in desert-like environments and Ms. Dorsey is very optimistic about the future of olive growing in California.
Petaluma Visitor MagazINe 2022
JULY 2022
Growing For Good. For more than three decades McEvoy Ranch has been making award-winning, estate-produced Extra Virgin olive oils, small-lot wines, culinary items, and olive oil skincare of the highest quality.
OLIVE OIL SPAT SHOWS BATTLE OVER LABELING
JUNE 2022
Company president Samantha Dorsey said the truth-in-labeling issue was crucial, especially given the higher cost of doing business in California such as its stricter environmental regulations. "It devalues the name of California, and the brand of California when products are labeled as California but are imports."
BEST DAY EVER IN PETALUMA
MAY 2022
The recommendations in this itinerary are clustered in Petaluma’s walkable downtown, but a short car ride will enable you to experience this city’s unique agricultural diversity. Consider visiting one of the region’s wineries, tasting olive oil at McEvoy Ranch...
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: DISCOVER THE FINEST OLIVE OIL AT McEVOY RANCH
APRIL 2022
What Le Creuset and McEvoy Ranch share is more than just a commitment to the highest level of craftsmanship, although the pursuit of quality is foundational to both companies’ heritage. Both Le Creuset and McEvoy Ranch create products that enhance the joy of cooking and eating, products that will elevate your experience in the kitchen and around the table.
WHAT THE "CALIFORNIA" LABEL ON YOUR OLIVE OIL MEANS
April 2022
Today, you can find California olive oil in stores across the country. The product is highly sought out by connoisseurs for its pungency and pepperiness. But what does it mean when you see “California” on the label of a bottle of olive oil?
TASTING AND USING OLIVE OIL
MARCH 2022
To help us understand the complexities and nuances of one of our favorite ingredients, we consulted with Samantha Dorsey, President of McEvoy Ranch – a leading organic olive oil farm in California and one of our partners for the launch of Olive. We sat down with her to chat about best practices for tasting and using olive oil in the kitchen and for cooking.
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