In addition to building a renowned reputation for winegrowing, Lee Hudson devotes tremendous energy to several other projects on the ranch, building Hudson Vineyards into a diverse polycultural operation. Titi’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, named in memory of Lee’s mother, reflects years of careful tending to the trees and fruit before bottling.
The olive trees are spread throughout the ranch, providing soft borders around vineyards. Olives are hand picked in the cool of November, a fitting ending to the bustling vineyard season. The olives are locally pressed in Sonoma, unfiltered and bottled by our friends and family.
The 2008 olive oil is warm and rich in color; golden tones throughout. It has aromas reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts and pungent green pepper corns. In the mid-palate it is spicy, round and tannic and finishes with a characteristic spicy black pepper flavor. This robust and flavorful oil is particularly well suited for dipping, salads and low temperature cooking.