The Olive Press

Worthy of a look around while exploring Oxbow Market — they have so many samples! From olive oil to balsamic vinegar, they let you sample almost every flavor so you have more confidence in your purchase. At the same time, it makes it difficult to figure out what to purchase. You can sample with some pieces of bread, or just taste the olive oil and vinegar on their own.
I ended up buying a small bottle of chocolate balsamic vinegar, since it’s rare for me to see one that tastes so good. I highly recommend the fig balsamic as well — fig balsamic is pretty common though (which is why I didn’t buy it), but it always tastes really good!
Fun stop in Oxbow.

I love their mango balsamic and clementine olive oil. I was so bummed I couldn’t buy more because I was traveling and had liquid limitations.
Try the samples… figure out what you like. The quality is great and the flavors are unreal. YUM!

got couple bottles of garlic olive oil for my friend, as we both said there is nothing special about it, except they are very pricey!

We just left the Oxbow Market 9:30 am on Thursday, July 23, 2015 and are completely disgusted. We live in Napa and are long time customers of Olive Press. Today, we weren’t shopping there but instead getting coffee at Ritual. It was quite busy with not a lot of room to stand and wait for our coffees to be made. We did have to stand in front of the tasting counter as a result. We stood there not five minutes before we heard the woman behind the counter telling some of her customers «They are going to have to move!!!» I’ve never in my life encountered something like this, when there is a much nicer way to ask folks to move. When I think of the dollars we’ve poured into Olive Press over the years it now makes me sick. We won’t spend a dime there again. In the future we will just make the drive over to Calistoga Olive Oil Company.

It’s a shame I don’t live up in Napa, because I would be at The Olive Press alllll the time.
I’ll admit it, I love olive oil. There are plenty of arguments about which oil is the healthiest; coconut oil seems to be all the rage these days. Even so, olive is usually my go-​to selection.
When I stopped by Oxbow Market, I was a little tipsy from a single wine tasting my friends and I had purchased earlier. What can I say, I’m a lightweight. I was feeling a little tired and dizzy, so I decided to help myself to some chunks of bread and samples of fancy oils and vinegars prominently displayed in front.
The girl working the counter was exceptional! So friendly and knowledgeable about the products, and she didn’t seem the slighest upset that I was chowing down on (at least) seven or eight of the bread cubes that were provided. The fig balsmic was fantastic! I can still taste the rich, robust flavor in my mouth.
That was a good day. I would be hard-«pressed» to think of any other oil store that can compare. ;)

Great service. Great prices. Great selection. And the best product. Will come here again and again for my olive oil.

An inviting display of a multitude of samples were what caught my eyes in the hustle of the busy inner court of the market area. Employees were very attentive to passerby patrons to ensure samples were followed up by answers to any questions about the various infusions and delectable oils and balsamic vinegar dips. Some very unique blends that I haven’t found elsewhere were the fresh peach and island coconut! All in all this biz has my vote and bravos!

Normally I don’t fall for the adorable olive-​oil vendor ploy, but I’m pretty sure this time I’ve found the real deal. Free tastings of their oils and balsamic vinegars make it pretty easy to eke out what’s great from what’s just shmeh. Their hand lotions and oils also smell pretty nice, but I was all about the grubs on this trip.
Best olive oil: Jalepeno — tastes just like the real deal. Once I decide what I can do with this beyond just pouring it into my mouth, I’m sold.
Best balsamic vinegar: Strawberry — sweet, subtle… this is going to kick ass with some cheese, toasts, and a glass of wine.
Left with a decent-​sized bottle of vinegar for only $ 15, and can already tell that it’ll be hard to stay away from this place. Check em’ out.

I had never been to the Oxbow Market and I’m SO glad I finally got a chance to visit. Once inside I was overwhelmed by the cool and varied shops. Everything from spices to whisky to cupcakes to oysters but my favorite shop by FAR was The Olive Press. I love a good oil and balsamic and was quite impressed by their selections!
You can purchase the bottled oils and balsamics OR you can purchase one of their very inexpensive bottles and have them filled. I will say, we chose several different sized bottles and chose an incredible Fig Balsamic (you MUST try this), a White Balsamic and a Blood Orange Olive Oil. Stickers are placed on each bottle accordingly so nothing gets mixed up!
The shop has a great tasting variety and PLENTY of dipping bowls etc., to make anyone happy! I will definitely go back and refil my current bottles and eventually get some more!

Located in Oxbow Public Market, The Olive Press is a great little retail space focusing on, what else, olive infused goods! I specifically stopped over to test their lotions and was very impressed with the fresh light scent of their olive hand cream. A medium size tub was $ 18.00, high quality and fairly priced. I sampled a bit and my hands stayed smooth and smelling nice throughout the day. Unfortunately I didn’t walk away with a purchase, being I probably already have more hand cream then you can shake a stick at.
For those interested in olive oil purchases and specialty flavors, their selections were quite robust and service was extremely friendly.
The lady working there this past Sunday greeted everyone walking in, offered assistance and talked a bit about their products and quality.
This is a perfect addition to Oxbow and well suited to the other culinary goods provided in the market.
Highly recommend a visit there.

Little did I know that the company had replied to me on Unilocal and that they use CORN BASED PACKAGING PEANUTS that are BIODEGRADABLE. The olive oil is excellent so now we are 100% satisfied customers and look forward out regular shipments and our occasional visits. Thanks.

Since we don’t drink wine, we did enjoy olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings. This place even had gluten free bread cubes to sample the oils! The different flavored olive oils were interesting. I think I enjoyed the coconut olive oil the most.

Im always down for trying new olive oils that I’ve not had. Whether from a different country or a different region in a country. Been meaning to hit the store in Sonoma for a while but this smaller outpost in Oxbow is a good start. Im usually not into flavored or mixed oils so I lean towards the simple pure straight presses. Arnequina extra virgin is a great de facto and is always solid here.

Love The Olive Press. My mom gave me one of their oils as a gift and we have savored every drop. The tin olive oil containers travel & fly well & per the store, last for up to 2 years! The different flavors are delicious and are just the thing to add to your salad, bread, or drizzled atop your favorite food.
A real fav!

Favorite place at Oxbow Marketplace. They are super knowledgeable and friendly. You can sample all of their olive oil and balsamic vinegars and they won’t even give you any snide remarks.
What I like about this shop is their bulk olive oils and balsamic vinegar. It is cheaper than their Sonoma shop and they have offer more variety.
Tips:
— bring your own clean, capped, glass bottle. (Save $ 2)
— Go on a Tuesday to take advantage of 15% off
— Become a «Friend of Oxbow» and take additional discounts!
— Favorite flavors: italian blend olive oil, fig balsamic vinegar, and strawberry balsamic vinegar.
The drive here is definitely worth it.

The Olive Press — The Oxbow Market
The Vendor is located in the Oxbow Market with a parking lot with ample parking spaces. There are several different vendors; Tea tasting, Cheese Tasting, Chocolate Tasting… and Etc.
I love going to the Oxbow market and explore. This particular trip I went Olive Oil and Vinegar tasting at a vendor by the name of «The Olive Press». They had numerous choices for both olive oil and vinegars. If I tasted them all I would have spent the whole day there. The employees are quick to have you start sampling and they know their stuff. They can tell you all about an oil and its different flavors as well as where it was grown. So I really liked an olive oil and wanted to buy it immediately. Then I tasted a Black Cherry Vinegar and I wanted that one too. The lady who was helping said she didn’t think I would like the combination and seemed to be sincere. Boy was she right what a terrible flavor. So she paired an olive oil to the Black Cherry I was set on and made a perfect combination. She did not pressure me to buy anything and encouraged me to keep tasting away. I came away with the Black Cherry Vinegar; and have since mixed it with a very light Extra Virgin Olive Oil that lets the Vinegar shine but not be overpowered. Again, the Oxbow Market comes through with another vendor that has highly knowledgeable staff and high quality products.

Love the variety of olive oils and other dippables, yes I know that’s not a word, deal with it. I was certainly tempted by everything and while I didn’t buy anything, I certainly will have to next time… I promise! The workers were friendly and quick to suggest oils that were right up my alley. I would think these would make great gifts for the foodie in your life so while you’re at the Market, pick up some of Olive’s great stuff and enjoy the samples.

Veronica was so HELPFUL!!! Did you know to save your olive oil bottles and bring them in and they will refill them with olive oil less expensive at a Great price and the same Great taste… olive oil is just as good as the ones you purchase for a «arm and a leg»…Love the Sevillano (splg)
Enjoy…

They have a nice selection of olive oil and vinegar. It you’re a friend of the Oxbow Market (it cost nothing to become one) there are discounts on many of their products, The best way to purchase oils and vinegar is by the ounce, either bring your own bottle or buy one of their bottles.

Fantastic little shop with lots of olive oils and olives to sample.
I didn’t end up buying anything, but the owner was so nice and kept encouraging me to sample as many olives as I wanted.
I love olives and olive oil, but have plenty of both, (which explains why i didn’t buy anything.)
I would definitely recommend people check this place out:)