McEvoy Ranch Mini Tapenade Trio | 3 Artisan Spreads Gift

Tapenade is one of the oldest condiments in the Mediterranean kitchen — a Provençal spread built around olives, capers, and good olive oil that has been made in essentially the same form since ancient Rome. McEvoy Ranch takes that foundation and applies a California sensibility to it: the same quality principles, the same estate-produced extra virgin olive oil as the binding ingredient, but with an expanded idea of what a tapenade can include and accomplish. The result is three spreads that share a Provençal DNA but each express a different flavor logic — one classic, one sweet-savory, one a genuine California departure from tradition entirely. The Mini Tapenade Trio packages all three in ~2 oz tasting jars in a recyclable gift box, ready to give or to explore before committing to the full 7 oz jars. All three are made with McEvoy Ranch estate-produced Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil — the same EVOO that has won more awards than any other California olive oil — as their foundation. A warm baguette, a wedge of good cheese, and this trio is the entirety of what you need for an effortless and genuinely impressive appetizer. What's Inside Green Olive Tapenade (~2 oz) The most classically anchored of the three — finely chopped green olives, aromatic herbs, and McEvoy Ranch EVOO, made in the tradition of the original Provençal spread. What makes this version distinctly Californian is its character: McEvoy Ranch describes it as milder and more approachable than a traditional sharp, intensely briny olive tapenade, with the estate EVOO's peppery, early-harvest character providing depth without the aggressive saltiness that less careful versions often have. The herbs are present as aromatics rather than as a dominant note, keeping the olive flavor forward and letting the quality of the oil come through. This is the tapenade that converts people who think they don't like tapenade. Flavor: Clean, olive-forward, herbaceous, mild brine with a peppery EVOO finish Best on: Crostini, baguette, crackers, alongside cheese boards, spread on sandwiches with good ham or turkey Olive & Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade (~2 oz) The bridge between the classical and the inventive. Briny, savory olives are balanced against the complex sweetness that roasting brings out of red peppers — a sweetness that is deeper and more caramelized than raw pepper, with a subtle smokiness that interacts beautifully with the olive brine. Garlic and spices add a third layer that keeps the spread interesting through the finish. This is arguably the most versatile of the three — it works as a crostini spread, a quick pasta sauce (tossed with hot pasta, topped with Parmesan and a drizzle of garlic EVOO), a topping for roasted eggplant, a sauce for grilled fish or chicken, or stirred into warm boiled potatoes for an instant side dish. Flavor: Sweet-savory, smoky roasted pepper, briny olive, warm garlic and spice Best on: Sourdough crostini, pasta, roasted vegetables, grilled fish and chicken, arancini, shakshuka base Artichoke & Almond Tapenade (~2 oz) A genuine California reimagining of the tapenade format — not a variation on a classical recipe but something that uses the spread's logic (olive oil, bold ingredients, fine chop) to arrive somewhere entirely different. Fresh artichokes and early-harvest olives form the base; lemon and tangy capers provide acidity; finely chopped almonds add texture and a subtle nuttiness; sharp Parmesan binds the savory depth; and McEvoy Ranch's peppery estate EVOO runs through the entire thing as the unifying element. The result is a spread that is lighter and more complex than a classic olive tapenade — simultaneously brighter (from the lemon and capers), richer (from the Parmesan and almonds), and more vegetable-forward. McEvoy Ranch describes it as pure California. Flavor: Bright, nutty, savory-umami. Lemon and caper acidity, Parmesan depth, almond texture, artichoke freshness. Best on: Crostini with goat cheese, stuffed mushrooms, turkey or chicken sandwiches, mixed with pasta, topping for quiche and roasted chicken, alongside celery and Belgian endive The EVOO Thread Every jar in this trio is made with McEvoy Ranch estate-produced Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil — the same oil Georgetown Olive Oil Co. carries as a premium standalone product. In a tapenade, the olive oil is not a neutral carrier: it is a flavor ingredient, and its quality determines the spread's finish and depth. Early-harvest McEvoy Ranch EVOO is high in polyphenols, distinctly peppery, and grassy — qualities that cut through the richness of the almonds and Parmesan in the Artichoke tapenade, balance the sweetness of the roasted peppers in the Olive & Red Pepper, and elevate the brine of the classic Green Olive. Using the same estate oil across all three gives the trio a coherent quality signature. About the Gift Pack Packaged in a beautiful, recyclable gift box. Arrives ready to give — no additional wrapping needed. The ~2 oz format makes this ideal as a hostess gift, an entertaining starter, an add-on to a larger olive oil gift, or a sampler before committing to the full-size 7 oz jars (also available separately at Georgetown Olive Oil Co.). Pair with a warm baguette and a bottle of good white wine or rosé for a complete and effortless aperitif gift.