Historic Arizona farm's olive oils named among best in the world

Queen Creek Olive Mill, the only Arizona producer of extra virgin olive oil, earned four awards for its oils at the 2025 New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Organized by Olive Oil Times, the New York International Olive Oil Competition started in 2013 with oils from 15 countries. Over the years it has compiled data from more than 10,000 brands in 38 countries. According to the website, "Its annual list of award winners is the authoritative guide to the year's best olive oil brands and the dedicated producers who craft them."

This year, 15 worldwide experts from Italy, Chile, Croatia, Greece, Brazil, France, Argentina, Tunisia and the U.S. judged olive oils from around the globe.

Which Arizona olive oils won global recognition?

"We are so proud to have four of our oils recognized in one year, as we continuously strive to deliver quality and consistency both locally and nationally," the owners stated in an announcement email.

Queen Creek Olive Mill Estate extra virgin olive oil

The Estate extra virgin olive oil also received a Silver award in 2024. Made from Koroneiki and Arbosana olives, the oil offers notes of green almond and tomato leaf with grassy undertones. Flavor sensations include green almond, green banana, eucalyptus and leaf.

Delicate extra virgin olive oil

Ripe olives dominate Delicate extra virgin olive oil, which starts fruity and minimally bitter and ends with a slight peppery finish. It's a medium oil with sensations of arugula, chamomile, radish, eucalyptus and chicory.

Arizona extra virgin olive oil

Made from early-harvest Koroneiki and Arbosana olives, the Arizona extra virgin olive oil balances fruitiness, pungency and bitterness, providing notes of green tomato and artichoke with flavor sensations of herbs, black pepper, ripe olives and butter.

Balanced extra virgin olive oil

This oil won Gold in 2017 and Silver in 2019. It starts fruity and ends on a slightly peppery note with tasting sensations of arugula, herbs, grass, radish and pepper.

Where to find Queen Creek Olive Mill olive oil

Purchase Queen Creek Olive Mill's olive oils online, at the olive mill in Queen Creek and at some metro Phoenix grocery stores, including Sprouts and AJ's.

Details: 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek. 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com.

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