Artisanal Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced organically at High Top Ranch LLC
Welcome to High Top Ranch
100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Producing excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil, high on the hills of Carmel Valley in Northern California.
Our French, Spanish and Italian varietals are organically grown on our estate.
The olives are hand-harvested and cold pressed on the same day, late November/early December, with the help of our friends and family.
Our Story
On a mountain ridge overlooking Northern California's Carmel Valley, High Top Ranch produces exquisite artisanal olive oil of the choicest order. Our 300 organically grown trees are mostly the coveted Spanish Arbequina, while varying seasonal yields of French (Tanche, Canyon, Saloneque, Aglandau, Grossane) and Italian (Leccino, Frantoio, Moraiolo, Pendolino, Maurino) varietals lend nuance to a unique annual blend that is ultimately determined by nature itself. The beautiful southwest-facing orchard basks in occasional fog-shrouded nights to bear premium fruit that is hand-harvested at the peak of ripeness in the fall by our loving family and friends. The olives are then immediately cold-pressed, resulting in an oil of unparalleled flavor.
Whether straight from the bottle or as an ingredient in your favorite recipe, High Top Ranch 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil is sure to lend its distinctive pedigree to your equally unique dishes.
Award Winning
Our 2023 vintage won Best in Class and a Gold Medal certified by the California Olive Oil Council. It also won a Gold medal from Athena (International Olive Oil Competition) in Greece.
Organically grown
We do not use any pesticides or herbicides relying on Mother Nature.
Hand-Harvested
We harvest by hand using small baskets to avoid crushing the fruit.
Always together with friends at harvest.
In the basket.
All picked with beautiful smiles
The whole harvest is picked and pressed on the same day at the mill (43Ranch in San Ardo CA).
Managed by Rosie
In 2010 we were very fortunate to have Rosie join our family after we rescued her from the desert.