{"product_id":"woodpecker-trail-olive-farm-first-press-extra-virgin-olive-oil","title":"Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm First Press Extra Virgin Olive Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most decorated domestic olive oils in the country, grown and pressed on a single estate in Glennville, Georgia. Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm First Press Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a handpicked, cold-pressed Arbequina EVOO that earned a Gold Award at the NYIOOC, the world's most prestigious olive oil competition, and a Flavor of Georgia Award from the University of Georgia. The NYIOOC sensory examiner said it plainly: \"This was truly one of the best olive oils I have ever examined from the United States. Everything from the aroma to the mouthfeel to the punch screamed fresh.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracy and Curtis Poling grow, harvest, and press this oil themselves at their Glennville, Georgia farm, picking by hand each September and cold-pressing immediately to preserve the natural polyphenols, aromas, and flavor of the fruit. The result is a genuinely fresh, high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil that exceeds international quality standards by a significant margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive fruitiness, green, sweet, artichoke, citrus, pepper, radish, and ripe fruit. Robust yet smooth with a pleasant peppery finish that signals real freshness and high polyphenol content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrizzling over grilled fish, salmon, and seafood straight from the heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinishing steaks, lamb chops, and grilled meats at the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipping warm crusty bread to taste the oil on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhisking into vinaigrettes and salad dressings where the oil is the star\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrizzling over fresh burrata, ricotta, and soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaking homemade mayonnaise and aioli. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/pages\/recipes\"\u003eLowcountry Olive Oil Mayonnaise recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinishing pasta, risotto, and grain dishes just before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrizzling over fresh eggs, avocado toast, and morning dishes where great oil makes a difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/18-year-aged-traditional-dark-balsamic-vinegar\"\u003e18 Year Aged Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e. The classic pairing for bread dipping and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/12-year-aged-white-balsamic-vinegar\"\u003e12 Year Aged White Balsamic Vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e. 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A pinch at the table lets this oil shine at its best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as a gift for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerious home cooks and food enthusiasts who appreciate a genuinely exceptional olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who has ever wondered what the best domestic olive oil actually tastes like\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOlive oil lovers who want to support American small-batch farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHostess gifts, housewarmings, and special occasion gifts for the food-forward recipient\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd this bottle to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/2-bottle-gift-basket-with-spouts\"\u003e2 Bottle Gift Basket\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/make-your-own-gift-box\"\u003eMake Your Own Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e for a premium finishing oil gift presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the peppery finish matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppery sensation in the throat is not a defect. It is a direct indicator of oleocanthal, a natural anti-inflammatory compound found only in genuinely fresh extra virgin olive oil. The stronger the pepper, the fresher and more polyphenol-rich the oil. Woodpecker Trail's First Press consistently delivers that finish at a level most domestic oils never approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250ml \/ 8.5oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arbequina\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm, Glennville, Georgia (Tracy and Curtis Poling)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpicked in September, cold-pressed immediately after harvest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2025. Best Buy: September 2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e NYIOOC Gold Award (World's Best Olive Oils Competition), UGA Flavor of Georgia Award\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total Polyphenols: 634 | FFA: 0.06 | Peroxide Value: 7 | Delta K-270: -0.002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, all-natural, gluten free, no additives or sugar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate after opening for maximum freshness. Supplies are limited each harvest year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowcountry Olive Oil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45140115489050,"sku":"618358Y","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/8729\/1674\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-02_at_10.48.11_AM.png?v=1788360573","url":"https:\/\/lowcountryoliveoil.com\/products\/woodpecker-trail-olive-farm-first-press-extra-virgin-olive-oil","provider":"Lowcountry Olive Oil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}