The estate olive groves are also farmed meticulously and sustainably to the Skipstone standard. Fahri’s fabled heritage as a third generation olive farmer from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has given us unique insight in to the farming of our sacred grove of olive trees. We believe that by respecting the inherent balance of nature and allowing the trees to grow without the aid of chemical additives, they will produce olives of exceptional purity and character.

The orchards have been planted with a carefully chosen mixture of seven different clovers to add vital nutrients, protect the orchards from evaporation and suppress unwanted plant growth. Weeds are further controlled with mulching and the deployment of our small battalion of heritage breed baby doll sheep.

As of the 2009 harvest, our grove has obtained CCOF certified organic status. The result has been olives that are vibrant, nutrient rich and exceptionally pure — qualities that translate into each exceptional bottle of Skipstone Ranch Melina’s Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil.