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The results of the 2008 12th Annual Extra Virgin Olive OIl Awards and 8th Annual Table Olive Awards were announced on Friday 18th October 2008 at Martinhas Restaurant, Adelaide.
The winners of the 2008 EVOO & Table Olive Competition were celebrated at a beautiful olive oil and olives themed dinner created by the talented TAFE students and staff who run Martinhas Restaurant in Light Square Adelaide.
Over 80 people came together to congratulate the winners and taste the beautiful winning oil. Everyone was blown away by the high quality and exceptional quality food that was presented by the hospitality students. Each year the students do an excellent job of waiting tables and seeing to the needs of guests.
Congratulations to the following main award winners.
BEST OF SHOW – EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
§ Rio Vista Olives, Augusto Lorenzetti, Frantoio, Barnea & Nevadillo
Processed by Rio Vista Olives, SA
BEST OF SHOW – TABLE OLIVES
§ Coriole Vineyards, Verdale Olives
TOP GOLD – EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL (MICRO VOLUME)
§ Throon Pty Ltd, “Michael’s Olives”, 100% Frantoio
Processed by Fleurieu Peninsula Olive Press, SA
MOST SUCCESSFUL PROCESSOR
§ Fleurieu Peninsula Olive Press, McLaren Vale, SA
Mr George Konidis
RUNNER UP - MOST SUCCESSFUL PROCESSOR
§ Bovoliva Oil Company, Penfield Gardens, SA
A copy of the 2008 Results Book can be downloaded here.
I would personally like to say a big thank you to Steve Pantelos, Kent Hallett, Jim Smyth, Paul Eblen and Michael Johnson for organsing everything, your dedication and desire to achieve an excellent result is very much appreciated.
Thank you also to the Royal Adelaide Show staff for all their wonderful assistance and for agreeing to be our partners in this event.
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