Taylor's Gold™
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: Taylor’s Gold is believed to be a natural mutation of the Comice pear variety, or possibly a cross between the Bosc and the Comice. It was first discovered in 1986 by Michael King-Turner in his Riwaka orchard near Nelson, New Zealand.
Taylor’s Gold is a relatively new variety to the U.S. marketplace. It is grown in Washington and Oregon, but only available in limited supplies.
A sweet, juicy, tender pear with a cinnamon-colored exterior, Taylor's Gold is great for fresh eating as well as baking, canning and freezing.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Full russet with a beautiful cinnamon color
Texture & Firmness:
Creamy, juicy and very tender
Internal Character:
Off-white
Flavor:
Super-rich with a delicate sweet flavor
Shape:
Almost round with a short neck
Size:
Medium
Uses:
Fresh out of hand, sauces and all other uses
Artisan Organics is Stemilt’s banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up (PLU) stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries and stone fruits.
Stemilt began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. At the time, farming organically on a large-scale was unheard of, since there were so few organic applications available. Despite the challenges, Stemilt founder Tom Mathison knew there was potential for organics in the marketplace and continued preparing Stemilt for future growth.
Because of Tom’s foresight, Stemilt gradually increased its organic presence, and today, is one of the nation’s leading shippers of organic tree fruits. Try Artisan Organics for a unique flavor experience that only natural farming methods can deliver!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt grows pears in Washington’s Wenatchee River Valley, an area known worldwide for its fertile soil and cool climate. Here, snow-capped, Alpine mountains rise behind rolling hills blanketed with pear orchards. Cooler temperatures and high-quality air drainage combine to create the premium quality of Stemilt’s numerous delectable pear varieties.
Pears are unique, in that, they are harvested at full maturity, but still may not be perfectly ripe when you take them home from the store. Stemilt believes that consumers shouldn’t have to wait to enjoy their pears. Our conditioning program, called RipeRite™, gets the ripening process started so you have ready-to-eat pears every time you shop.