CABRA AL VINO (cob-RAH al VEE-noh)
Description: MURCIA - Also known as "Drunken Goat" due to the dousing in red wine that gives this cheese a sassy edge, while the interior is mild and smooth. The reddish purple rind is a stunning contrast to the bright, white cheese, making an eye catching addition to any cheese plate. Pair with a bold Spanish red, such as Rioja, and figs.
CANA DE CABRA (Ka-neh de KAH-brah)
Description: MURCIA - Creamy and mild, with tangy citrus notes, this soft-ripened goat cheese log is much like the French Boucheron. Murcia is famous for its rich quality goat's milk. It's aged 21 days and is creamy, mild and intensifies as it ages. Pair with a crisp white wine, Marcona almonds and a spoonful of fig spread.
CHEVRE DES CREMIERS (SHEV day krahm-YAY)
Description: LYONNAIS - This has a creamy, slightly tart flavor, with a tiny bit of earthiness. It is matured in caves and has a beautiful white paste and a wrinkly rind. A lovely and unique addition to any cheese course, pair it with crisp whites, like Sauvignon Blanc, or fruity reds, such as Pinot Noir.
GARROTXA (gahr-ROH-chah)
Description: CATALONIA, GARROTXA-A traditional "rustic cheese", the paste is firm, almost flaky, yet moist and smooth. When ripe, it melts on the tongue, revealing mild herbal flavors with a hint of hazelnuts. Garrotxa is most appropriately served with dry wine but also fruit driven white wines and soft rounded reds. Pair with mixed olives.
HUMBOLDT FOG (huhm-BOHLT fawg)
Description: ARCATA, CALIFORNIA - It has a uniquely rich flavor and flinty texture. Mary Keehn and Malorie, named this cheese after the fog that rolls over Humboldt County's coastal landscape each morning. Its central layer is vegetable ash, a nod to the traditional French custom. Pair with marcona almonds and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
MIDNIGHT MOON (mid-nahyt moon)
Aged six months or more, this ivory cheese is firm, dense and smooth with the slight graininess of a long-aged cheese. The unique use of goat's milk produces a nutty and buttery cheese, with prominent caramel notes. Midnight Moon is made exclusively for Cypress Grove of California. Try with fig spread and ale.
ROBIOLA BOSINA (roh-bee-OH-la bu-see-nah)
Description: LOMBARDIA-Of the Northern Italian Cheeses that bear the name Robiola, there are more variations than that of Cheddars. Can be made from cow's milk, goat's milk or a combination of the two. This is the classic luxury cheese and highlight the superior quality of Lombardian and Piedmontese milk. Serve with Sauvignon Blanc, honey.
TRUFFLE TREMOR (truhf-uh l TREM-er)
Description: CALIFORNIA - This cheese comes to us from Cypress Grove Chevre in California. The classic flavor of truffle meets the velvety perfection of ripened goat milk cheese. Earthy, elegant, and sophisticated. It's sure to make even the most distinguished taste buds shake! Enjoy with bubbles and sliced baguette.
VALDEON (vahl-day-OHN)
Description: VALDEON VALLEY - The cheese is made year-round from cow and goat millk. The paste has a soft texture and pale yellow color and is full of small cavities where a white and greenish blue mould is concentrated. Its flavor is salty, pronounced, piquant and long lasting. Enjoy with a fruity red like a Sherry and pears and grapes.
