The Solvang, California producer earned its first Gold at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest.
Olive Oil Times |
Solvang, United States — Regency Olive Ranch has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Regency Olive Ranch Blend.
"We are very excited about our success in the 2026 competition year. Regency Olive Ranch is proud to have won the gold medal in our class and very honored to be acknowledged in the same category as some of the best producers in the world.," said Chris Keffer, Master Miller at Regency Olive Ranch.
Regency Olive Ranch Blend is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Made from a blend of Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino, Maurino, Taggiasca and Arbosana, Regency Olive Ranch Blend is distinguished by artichoke and fresh herb notes, with almond and green almond nuances that underscore its unripe, green character.
Regency Olive Ranch produces the blend on a private estate nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Valley. Regency Olive Ranch grows, hand-picks, presses and bottles its unfiltered extra virgin olive oil on-site in Solvang, California.
The 2026 Gold builds on Regency Olive Ranch’s NYIOOC record. After earning a Silver in 2025, the 2026 result brings Regency Olive Ranch to two total awards at the competition, including one Gold and one Silver.
The latest results also strengthen Regency Olive Ranch’s standing in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, where Regency Olive Ranch is ranked #39 in the United States, #93 in the Northern Hemisphere and #97 Worldwide.
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