For food lovers and city moms craving a girls’ night or date night with a twist, Brown County has a secret gem: The Wild Olive Shop & Tasting Room in Nashville, Indiana. This isn’t just a store, it’s a curated tasting experience, a culinary playground, and a source of inspiration for home chefs and flavor adventurers alike.

Step Inside and Savor

The moment you cross the threshold, the shop envelops you in the scents of freshly pressed olive oils, aged balsamic, and artisanal creations. Michelle and Francie’s team greet each guest with warmth and expertise, ready to walk you through the journey from harvest to bottle. Here, olive oils are more than condiments, their statements. Balsamic vinegars aren’t just tangy; they’re carefully aged works of art.

What sets The Wild Olive apart is the freedom to taste, explore, and experiment. There’s no reservation required, just wander from station to station, sample liberally, and let your palate guide you.

Taste, Pair, Create

Sampling at The Wild Olive is an invitation to play with flavors. Think beyond the tasting spoon:

• Drizzle Bordeaux Cherry or Dark Chocolate balsamic over vanilla gelato for an elevated dessert moment.
• Swirl fruit-forward balsamic into sparkling water, mocktails, or prosecco for an instant flavor upgrade.
• Experiment with citrus or jalapeño-infused olive oils on roasted vegetables, popcorn, or fresh bread.
• Build a charcuterie board with jams, pickles, olives, and s.a.l.t sisters bread dips and let each bite tell a story.

Every taste spark pairing ideas, from cocktails and desserts to weeknight meals and creative snacks. You leave not just with bottles, but with inspiration, and perhaps a few new tricks to impress at home.

What to Buy: Editor-Approved Picks

Mini Bottle Gift Crate
The crown jewel of your visit: choose a 4–6 pack of mini olive oils and balsamic. Perfect for sampling at home or gifting, it’s a portable tasting adventure.

Flavor combo suggestions:

• Blood Orange Olive Oil + Cranberry Pear Balsamic
• Garlic Olive Oil + Traditional 25 Star Aged Balsamic
• Basil Olive Oil + Strawberry Balsamic

 Exclusive Balsamic Jams

• Blue Ribbon Apple Pie
• Mama Caliente Jalapeño
• Carrot Cake in a Jar

Woman-Owned Artisan Bread Dips by s.a.l.t sisters
Perfect for elevating a snack board or sharing with friends.

Dessert-Style Balsamic
Blackberry, Red Raspberry, or Bordeaux Cherry—ideal for ice cream, fruit, or drizzling over brownies.

Bold Infused Olive Oils
Jalapeño, Garlic, Blood Orange, or Herbs de Provence.

Pickles & Olives
A must for grazing while tasting or packing for a cozy night in.

Why It’s Worth the Stop

The Wild Olive is more than a boutique—it’s a destination for flavor exploration, a place where tasting sparks creativity, and every bottle tells a story. Whether you’re a city mom planning a girls’ night out, a couple on a date night, or a foodie traveler seeking inspiration, you’ll leave with pairing ideas, recipe inspiration, and a renewed love for flavor. They also have a foodie blog if you are looking for some Wild Ideas!

In short: come for the olive oils, stay for the tasting experience, and leave ready to experiment in your kitchen.