Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom Annapolis — Local services in Annapolis

I cannot say enough about the quality and taste of these products. I meandered by Seasons by pure happenstance on a recent layover in town. After my co worker and I purchased some lovely ceramic bowls nearby we decided to make an additional culinary pit stop at Seasons. We were immediately captivated by the variety of blends available. Not only is the range of product superb- the quality and taste are exceptional. I would have purchased the entire store if my suitcase could have allowed. We spent over 30 minutes in store sampling a mixture of flavor options. I could honestly drink the Balsamic for pleasure on its own. I purchased the Blood Orange and 18 Year Traditional balsamic to use on root vegetables this fall, as well as the Herbs di Napoli and Tuscan Herb blend. I thought this would give me enough range to explore different recipes with both.

While at dinner my shopping bag was knocked to the ground and the Oils immediately shattered. The customer service from Seasons was beyond wonderful. I wrote a quick (desperate) note to the company via the google chat option explaining my situation and that I wouldn’t be in town the following day to repurchase / replace the broken items. I was hoping to inquire if they shipped. Not only did they reply promptly after business hours, the staff was so kind as to tell me they would happily replace my oils and ship them to my home free of charge. The generosity and kindness to amend the broken bottle situation turned my oil blunder into an opportunity for gratitude. I was so disappointed to lose those delicious oils before bringing them home- now Seasons will have a customer for life.

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Not only are the oils and vinegars out of this world, but the customer service is absolutely top notch. Store manager Lamia Hachani spent nearly an hour working with me to complie an exquisite list of personalized oil & vinegar sets for holiday gifts for my entire extended family! She was friendly, patient, helpful, never pushy, and really listened to my ideas and preferences. Lamia suggested unique pairings and encouraged me to taste combinations of oils and vinegars that I would never have considered. Such a fun experience! The costs are not prohibitive, and in my opinion, the quality products are well worth every penny. To top it off, the store offers free gift wrapping and shipping (for a fee). I literally walked out of the store knowing that my holiday shopping was done and that the beautiful gifts would be mailed on my behalf-- what a relief! I can't wait for my family to receive their gifts. This was a wonderful experience, and I will be back. Seasons is definitely my new go-to spot for gift shopping. ...

I have always loved balsamic vinegar, but I never really knew about its rich history or origins. The fact is that only real balsamic vinegar is made in Italy in Reggio Emilia and Modena. Serious Eats (2014) explains that traditional balsamic vinegar is overseen from harvest to the end by a special certification agency. The grapes are whole pressed, (juice, skins, seeds, and stem), cooked over fire, fermented for three weeks, and then aged for 12 years in barrels. Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom's unique tasting barrels are a great way to sample and enjoy before you purchase. Both sides of the shop are lined with the stainless-steel barrels and tasting cups. I am not a lover of olive oil, but the shopkeeper showed gave me a sample of a mild extra virgin olive oil from Spain and I was instantly sold. I also purchased the traditional, black cherry, and Santorini oregano vinegars.

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