Instructions: The Oil Merchant
has an unrivalled selection of oils from as far afield as South Africa and the Napa Valley although its main strength lies in traditional areas.

Olives Et Al
emphasises the Mediterranean with a selection of varietal singleestate extravirgin oils ranging from the sweet and mellow Ogliarola di Mola through to the peppery Hojiblanca.

Getoily
sells only fivelitre tins of oil which represents excellent value. Extra virgin starts at $21.

actively encourages tastings of their diverse and impeccable range of italian oils.

Valvona & Crolla
has 12 italian oils available via mail order.

Vivians
2 Worple Way Richmond Surrey
has numerous olive oils "on tap" thus avoiding the fancy packaging sting.

Luigis
349 Fulham Road London SW10
has a selection of olive oils that is fast approaching 50 in number.

Olive oil and a pinch of salt are the natural bowlfellows of tomatoes. Although supermarkets now have a wide selection you pay a premium for novelty bottles and Chiantishire romanticism. Youll get better value through one of the specialists.

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