Contact Info
LOCATION: Nuy Road, Nuy Valley, Worcester
OWNER: Rob Still
CONTACT: Kayla Kritzinger
EMAIL: info@willowcreek.co.za
TEL: 023 342 5793
FACEBOOK: @willowcreekoliveproducts
INSTAGRAM: @willowcreekoliveproducts
LINKEDIN: @willow-creek-olive-products
Technical Info
TERROIR/SOIL: Lime-rich soil with clay pockets
CULTIVARS: Arbequina, FS17, Frantoio, Coratina, Barnea, Leccino, Nocellara, Mission
STYLES: Intense, Medium, Delicate & Flavoured
CTC MEMBER: Yes
OTHER PRODUCTS: Olive gift sets, flavoured EVOO, table olives, balsamic vinegar & reduction, tapenades, pestos
Experiences
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
Public Holidays: closed. More info here.
Tasting Notes
INTENSE – Directors’ Reserve: A pleasant sharpness and tingling pungency from fresh rocket and salad herbs balance the complex aromas of artichokes and tomato vines, giving the oil weight without dominating the palate.
MEDIUM – Estate Blend: A medium-fruity combination of Frantoio and Mission cultivars picked half-ripe. The mild sharpness and pepper fragrance dissipate to leave a pleasant aftertaste.
DELICATE – Nuy Valley Blend: This is the perfect beginner’s oil. The delicate flavours of walnut and apple will entice the palate without overpowering the senses.
History & Culture
Willow Creek drives the growth of South Africa’s olive oil sector through its Partnering Farms Cooperative Initiative, allowing farmers to pool resources, benefit from economies of scale, and access a unified brand. Olives, harvested primarily by manual labour, are handled delicately, with all oil olives processed within 24 hours to ensure peak freshness. The estate houses one of South Africa’s largest olive factories, utilising state-of-the-art cold extraction technology. The mechanical-only process strictly maintains temperatures below 27 degrees Celsius to preserve the oil’s quality and nutrients. Their commitment to excellence is certified by FSSC 22000 and the SA Olive CTC Scheme.
Awards 2025
🥇Gold - SAO (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - SAO (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - SAO (Medium) - Frantoio
🥇Gold - SAO (Delicate) - Nuy Valley
🥇Gold - C IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - Ch IOOC (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - Ch IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - L IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - L IOOC (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - EVO IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - TO (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - TO (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - O IOOC (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - O IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - MOO BOA 1st (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - MOO BOA 2nd (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - D IOOC (Intense) - Directors Reserve
🥇Gold - D IOOC (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥇Gold - L IOOC (Infused) - Jalapeño
🥈Silver - JOOP (Medium) - Estate Blend
🥈Silver - L IOOC (Infused) - Garlic
🏆 Platinum - L IOOC (Infused) - Lemon
🏆 Platinum - L IOOC (Infused) - Basil
🏆 Absa Top 10 - Medium - Estate Blend