Situated in the picturesque Upper Murray region of south-eastern Australia, John and Margaret Webster's grove of 1500 trees was planted in 1999 and has been producing high quality oil since 2003. The grove is located on a cattle property that has been operating since the 1830s.

With views of the Snowy Mountains and frontage to the Murray River, the grove is in an ideal geographic location to produce excellent fruit. The cold winter and hot summer temperatures provide the climatic conditions for their distinctive oils. With six varieties of olives grown, the oils are produced from a combination of varieties when each variety is at its optimum ripeness.

Upper Murray Olives Harvest 2010

Harvest took place over three pickings in May and resulted in 4 tonnes of olives and 450 litres of oil. Only one third of the bumper crop was able to be picked and processed. We are very grateful for our dear friends who travelled the 5 hours from Melbourne and did the hard hours (see photos here).

We are happy to report that a very well balanced delicate and fruity Leccino oil was processed and, as seems to be the case this year due to the climatic conditions, a mild Manzanillo and Corregiolo.

These oils are going to be launched at Oliv at 328 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, Victoria on Friday 18th June between 10am and 12 noon. They will be also available from next week at The Olive Shop in Milawa and our other outlets as listed.

Hope you enjoy the Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in a beautiful part of the Upper Murray in South Eastern Australia with clean air and water.

Margaret and John Webster