Seven years ago Ann Grace started harvesting the olives from the 100 plus year old trees on the Grace Family Vineyards property.

The extra virgin olive oil produced was labeled under the Grace Family Vineyards and was marketed through outstanding food purveyors such as Dean and DeLucca, Oakville Grocery, Grateful Palate, and Beverly Hills Cheese Shop.

 
Grace family olive oil

The oil was very well received: Grace Family Vineyards was blessed with marvelous fruit, both grapes and olives!
With the decision to make oil, year round care of the trees began. The mantra was to mirror the same attention to detail and commitment to excellence for which Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon had become known.

The original orchard field mixture of Picholine olive trees, Sevillano trees, some Mission and other unidentified European varietals was augmented during the 1990's with Italian varietals such as Frantoio and Leccino. Production was increased with proper pruning and care incorporating various organic and biodynamic farming practices. Ann Grace was aided by great mentors: Umberto Cironi, Gloria Preciado, Grace Family Vineyards manager Kirk Grace, and last but not least Dick Grace.