Product Review: Mezzetta Napa Valley Bistro Gourmet Olives

I never used to be an olive person. I believe it's one of those acquired tastes, like blue cheese, or wine. It took me an incredibly long time to warm up to them, but if I had these olives before, circumstances might have been different.

Mezzetta Napa Valley Bistro Gourmet Olives are heavenly. They are marinated in wine...that's right...Napa Valley merlot or chardonnay, depending on the variety.

I have never had an olive that beats out these guys.
If you have no problem with garlic, I highly recommend the Garlic Stuffed Olives, because that's what got me hooked on this brand. My belly no longer likes garlic, but go grab yourself a jar, eat 1 (or five!), and then go give your love a big garlic-y kiss!

If you're not into the garlic (or the garlic-y kisses), I also discovered that they've got Jalapeno Stuffed Olives, which are marinated in the Napa Valley Chardonnay!

Also delicious! They're not that spicy, if you are sensitive to that kind of thing. The jalapeños add just enough kick to that already perfect base of spices.

Find them at your local Safeway, and serve them at your next dinner party.