The Wait is Over: Our November 2025 Harvested EVOO's are Now COOC EVOO Certified as the Highest Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils and are Ready to Bottle and Ship, starting January 24, 2026
Award Winning
Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Welcome to Basque Away
Basque Away has been winning EVOO awards from the California Olive Oil Council and fairs since it started entering competitions in 2022. We can't wait to present our latest harvested EVOO's in upcoming 2026 competitions. Our woman-owned and family operated olive ranch in Creston, just outside Paso Robles, California, in San Luis Obispo County has ideal warm days and cool nights. Our 657 Arbequina, Mission and Picholine olive trees thrive in this Mediterranean climate. Each olive is hand picked and locally cold pressed within hours of coming off the trees into our 100% Estate Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs). We are unabashedly proud of our oils, certified by the prestigious California Olive Oil Council (COOC) as "the finest quality extra virgin olive oil" after undergoing annual independent lab and blind sensory panel analysis stricter than that imposed by the European Union (EU) or International Olive Council (IOC).
We offer FREE olive oils tastings on our patio at the olive farm in Creston, overlooking the olive grove by appointment. Just email Cynthia at cynthia@basqueaway.com. Just one taste and you will know why we keep winning all those awards. And what a great way to break up all those wine tastings. Bring family and friends.
Our Extraordinary Extra Virgin Olive Oils
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100% Arbequina 2026 Release
Our Newly Released 100% Arbequina was hand harvested from our estate on November 9, 2025 and went from tree to cold press mill within hours of pick. After naturally racking it is now ready for your enjoyment. The COOC approved blind sensory panel described this exquisite EVOO as having "Green-driven aromas of herbs, green banana, and fresh-cut grass dominat[ing] the profile, supported by subtle sweet undertones of cinnamon and vanilla. The oil is firmly robust, with well-balanced bitterness and pungency that lead to a clean, persistent finish. Robust style." It has a "very high" healthful, anti-inflammatory polyphenol count of 625.
Arbequina-Mission Reserve 2026 Release
Our Newly Released Arbequina-Mission Reserve is a blend of all our estate grown olives: 49.95% Arbequina, 49.95% Mission and .1% French Picholine. If you loved our recently released Olio Nuovo, you will love the fresh cut grass and garden herb palate of this EVOO. It it has the same ratio blend as our Olio Nuovo but now, after naturally racking, it is a beautiful clear golden green. The oil is firmly robust, with well-balanced bitterness and pungency. Each olive, picked November 11, 2025, contributes to its complex flavor: grassy and buttery melded with almond and herbaceous front note, followed by a classic EVOO bite and peppery finish from its "very high" polyphenol count of 679.
California Mission 2026 Release
Our Newly Released California Mission is 99.8% California Mission and .2% French Picholine. Estate Grown, hand harvested November 11, 2025, and locally cold pressed within hours of pick, this EVOO was described by the blind sensory panel as "Dominated by green aromas of green banana, fresh-cut grass and green almond...[with] layered notes of toasted almonds and shallots. The profile is robust, with firm bitternness and a sharp, lingering pungency featuring a distinct chili-pepper kick. Robust style." This is our highest polyphenol oil yet with a whopping 733 polyphenol count and, like our 100% Arbequina and Arbequina-Mission Reserve, is packed with EVOO "green fruit positive attributes" .
We have a few remaining bottles of our California Mission EVOO, harvested November 19, 2024 with a Best By Date of November 19, 2026. This robust oil has a grassy, green tea and woody front note, followed by a classic EVOO bite and strong pepper finish from its very high and healthful anti-inflammatory polyphenol count of 722. On sale now.
California Mission 2025 Release
Lemon Infused and No-Salt Seasoning
Basque Away also has Lemon Infused olive oil. We start with our 100% Arbequina, certified as the highest quality EVOO with its "very high" healthful polyphenol count and then give it a lemon twist. Once olive oil has a drop of anything other than 100% olive oil, it can no longer be properly considered EVOO. Try this tasty healthful oil on seafood, poultry, vegetables, or as a jump start to your own salad dressing with a few drops of red wine vinegar and a pinch of Basque Away's No-Salt Seasoning.
Polyphenols
Basque Away specializes in high Polyphenol EVOOs, tested by an independent third party lab. It's the polyphenols that make Extra Virgin Olive Oils and the Mediterranean Diet so healthful with its anti-inflammatory properties. The American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, Harvard School of Public Health, John Hopkins, Mayo Clinic and list goes on and on have all found that even half a tablespoon of EVOO a day (whether in salad dressings, dips, cooking or straight up) lowers rates of premature death from cardiovascular disease. More recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) added reduced risk of dementia related death to the list of benefits. And when such healthful EVOOs also taste great which the blind sensory tasting panel concluded in making their awards to Basque Away year after year, you are in for a healthful treat.
The International Olive Council rates oils with a polyphenol count over 550mg/kg as Very High. Each of Basque Away's EVOO 2026 Releases is "Very High": our 2026 Release 100% Arbequina has a Very High polyphenol count of 625mg/kg; our 2026 Release Arbequina-Mission Reserve has a Very High polyphenol count of 679, our 2026 Release California Mission has a whopping polyphenol count of 733, and our 2025 Release California Mission has a polyphenol count of 722. Each of our oils has a distinctive fruit or produce front note imparted by the particular estate grown olive varietal, followed by the classic EVOO bite and peppery finish-- all essential hallmarks of true Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Don't be fooled by ads that claim to be high polyphenol or even "30x more" than some undisclosed oil. Basque Away tells you exactly what the polyphenol count is in each of its oils.
Reviews
"Love Basque Away's olive oils on virtually everything, from roast vegetables to tomatoes to meat. The taste is so fresh and grassy and satisfying. My personal favorite is the Arbequina-Mission Reserve as it seems to amplify the best features of both olives."
K from Colchester, Vermont.
"Basque Away's California Mission Olive Oil is a true gem for olive oil lovers seeking both exceptional flavor and health benefits. One of the standout features of this oil is its high polyphenol content which not only enhances its robust, peppery finish but also delivers powerful antioxidants known for the anti-inflammatory properties. If you appreciate high quality olive oil with both rich taste and health benefits, Basque Away's California Mission is a must-try."
M from Fort Charlotte, Fl.
"I ordered 100 custom three-ounce bottles of Basque Away's 100% Arbequina EVOO as party favors for my wedding reception, and it was an absolute hit! It's such a special and unique gift that truly wowed our guests. I also use their 750ml bottles of the 100% Arbequina for everything- it's my go-to olive oil for cooking, drizzling and dressing. Truly exceptional quality, and I can't recommend it enough."
P from Paso Robles
"I've tried a lot of olive oils and its the best I've had. I love that it's micro local and from a female owned small business. It's important that I give my family the best food that I can source and I feel confident I found the best olive oil for our daily use."
E from Paso Robles
"My French mother-in-law is an expert cook and very hard to please... and a very tough food critic as well. She finds the Basque Away olive oils excellent and better than any other Extra Virgin Olive Oils available today."
C, M.D., Del Mar, California
"I'm addicted to Basque Away's Lemon Infused oil, a little red wine vinegar and Basque Away's No Salt Seasoning. The only problem is that I have to hide the French bread from myself or I could eat a whole loaf with this great oil and seasoning."
C from Everett, Washington
""Basque Away EVOO's are as good as they come!!! I've passionately termed these Pure & Authentically produced oils as" "Green Elixir" for the tremendous benefits they render on Health especially Heart health. My personal favorite is the California Mission. Cynthia's hands-on involvement in this small family managed enterprise is truly inspiring and reassuring in terms of Quality. I take pride in having found a reliable Source of EVOO in this Market flushed with sub-standard products!! Cheers in Good Health
L from New Delhi, India
Why Basque? Why Olives?
So when Cynthia retired from being a lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area for 40 years, it seemed like the perfect fit for a “recovering lawyer”. Basque Away LLC was formed in 2018 and named in honor of Guy’s mother and her proud Basque heritage.
Guy’s mother was born to Basque parents who immigrated from Vizcaya and Navarre to Nevada where they had a sheep ranch. After Guy’s mother had raised nine children, she and her husband moved to Sonoma California where she thrived in her garden growing fruits and her beloved peonies.
One of Cynthia’s fondest childhood memories was sitting with her Cuban father overlooking El Generalife gardens and Alhambra in Spain eating tapas, including olives of course, while sipping fino sherry (but the latter was a secret from her mother!)
Basque Away has been a proud member of the California Olive Oil Council since 2018 and recipient of awards since first entering EVOO competition in 2022. Cynthia went back to school and received her Master Milling certificate from the University of California, Davis Olive Center in 2022, and in 2024 became a member of the California Olive Oil Council's Board of Directors.
Our Farm
That's our family hand harvesting. Farm visits and free olive oil tastings welcome by appointment. So when you need a break from all the Paso Robles great wine tasting, make an appointment and bring your friends for free olive oil tastings on our patio, overlooking the olive orchard. At the farm, we offer additional sized bottles in addition to the 375 ml and 750 ml which we ship. At the farm, you can also purchase 250 ml, 266 ml, and 300 ml sizes. Just email Cynthia at Cynthia@basqueaway.com to make a farm visit appointment or for direct orders. Bring friends
Every Day Discounts
You can save 15% by Subscribing to replenish your supply of your favorite Basque Away Oils. When ordering, simply click on the option to receive automatically the 750 ml bottle(s) you like most every 4 months or 375 ml bottle(s) every 3 months. Your credit card will be charged, taking off 15%, and you won't run out of your favorite EVOO. You can cancel at any time (but you won't want to).
You can also save 10% by ordering one of our 3 Sampler Packs: one 100% Arbequina, one California Mission and one Arbequina-Mission Reserve. That's a $19.80 savings off of buying three 750ml bottles separately and $10.50 off of buying three 375ml bottles separately. Keep all three for yourself or split them up for family and friends.
And when ordering any of our oils, be sure to look for our free gift wrapping around holidays: New Year's, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's day, Fourth of July, Fall and Christmas/Non-Denominational.
We Care about our Community
Philanthropy
Basque Away donated gallons of its award winning EVOO's to The Terrace Foundation in Santa Barbara in 2024 and 2025 so seniors and disabled persons could have the healthful benefits of true extra virgin olive oils. We also donated 10% of our sales during the Wine 4 Paws Event in both 2024 and 2025, to support sheltered dogs and cats at the Woods Humane Society. And we donated EVOO to the Pet Project Foundation for their fund raising auction as we also do at many of the Basque festivals to support their cultural activities.We look forward to supporting these and other causes in 2026.
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