MMO Mediterranean
500ml / 2026/27
$30.00
MMO Mediterranean
$30.00
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348
Polyphenols · mg/kg
Variety
Mediterranean blend (Frantoio, Kalamata)
Region
Surf Coast, Victoria
Harvest
July 22, 2026
Tasting notes
In your glass
A golden blend of Frantoio, Leccino, Picual and Arbequina from Mt Moriac.
Aromas
Honeycomb, sun-ripened melon and a hint of nuttiness.
On the palate
Lush tropical fruit and gentle sweetness with medium bitterness. Clean, vibrant and light in body.
The finish
A lively, spicy warmth that lingers.
Try it with
Chicken, white fish and fresh salads.
Fruit
Bitter
Pepper
Where it's grown
Sweeter
Surf Coast
Landscape
The hinterland behind the coast, on Mt Moriac's mineral-rich basalt soils.
Climate
Cool hinterland, cooled by coastal air.
In the glass
Softer, rounder oils with less bite.
Sweeter
Surf Coast
Spicier
Bellarine Peninsula
Stronger
Otway Ranges
Best Before Date
Every harvest tested
Every result shared.
Each batch is independently tested before it's bottled. These are the numbers for the oil on this page — nothing rounded up, nothing left out.
| Test | Result | EVOO limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total polyphenols Natural antioxidants behind the bitterness and peppery finish. | 348 mg/kg | — | |
| Free fatty acids Reflects fruit condition and time to mill. Lower is better. | 0.4 % oleic acid | ≤ 0.8 | Pass |
| Peroxide value An early marker of oxidation. Lower is fresher. | 6.4 meq O₂/kg | ≤ 20 | Pass |
Limits are the extra virgin olive oil maximums/minimums set by Australian Standard AS 5264-2011.
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Why we're different from imported evoo
Grown on Victoria's Surf Coast, milled close to the grove and tested every harvest. Here's how that compares with what's usually on the shelf.
| Feature | GRO | Imported EVOO | Light olive oil | Seed oils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra virgin grade The top grade: mechanically extracted, no refining | ||||
| Australian grown | Varies | Varies | ||
| Harvest date on the bottle | Varies | Rarely | Rarely | |
| Polyphenols tested & published | Rarely | Rarely | Rarely | |
| Unrefined No heat or chemical refining | Rarely | |||
| Spray-free groves | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
| Bottled to order | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
| Award-winning grower | Platinum '25 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Comparisons describe typical products in each category, not specific brands.