

Limited Release Early Harvest
by Rich Glen Pty Ltd
RICH GLEN WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1998, WHEN THE VODUSEK FAMILY PLANTED 36,000 OLIVE TREES ALONG THE MURRAY RIVER IN YARRAWONGA, VICTORIA. The transition to olive trees on the family property was born out of the need for a more sustainable venture on a previous cattle & sheep property. In 2004, a state-of-the-art processing facility was built on the property, allowing the olives to be harvested at peak ripeness. Rich Glen became a self-sufficient operation, controlling the entire process from tree to table. In 2006, driven by Ros Vodusek’s creative flair and culinary expertise, the family pivoted from producing bulk oil to creating a range of retail products.
Company: Rich Glen Pty Ltd
- Award: Platinum
- Variety: Coratina
- Monovarietal or Blend: Monovarietal
- Country: Australia
- Competition: Quality
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