About Wild Groves

Wild Groves is committed to delivering fresh, California-grown extra virgin olive oil, certified 100% authentic by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC). This certification is the highest standard in the industry. Our mission extends beyond providing genuine, certified, fresh extra virgin olive oil from California; we also aim to educate the market about the intricacies of olive oil production. Dewey Lucero (owner) and his family, represent the fourth generation of Lucero olive farmers, producers, tasters, and blenders, embodying a deep-rooted passion for olive oil. The Lucero family's groves in Corning, California, are over a century old and among the oldest in the United States. The ancient olive trees and the fox family living among them inspired the name and logo of Wild Groves. To learn more about the fox's story, please see our website. With nearly 20 years of experience in the California olive oil industry, Dewey has tasted thousands of oils, earning the distinction of being one of the most awarded olive oil tasters in the U.S. He has received over 400 top awards, including multiple “Best of Show” titles and judged to be one of the top 3 olive oils in California. Dewey's thousands of hours dedicated to refining his tasting skills have led him to confidently assert that Wild Groves olive oil is among the best in the world in terms of quality and taste. He personally tastes and blends every olive oil that leaves the Wild Groves facility, a testament to their quality. Read their story