BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO (bos-KET-o al tar-TOO-foe)
Description: TUSCANY - This mild and tender cheese is made from a careful blend of sheep's milk and cow's milk. Throughout are shavings of rare, white truffle that make the cheese an addictive delicacy. A true treasure from our friend, Stephano, owner of Il Forteto. Pair with a spicy Italian red and thinly sliced prosciutto di parma ham.
Region: Italy
Milk Type: Cow and Sheep
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.
COMTE (cone-TAY)
Description: FRANCHE-COMTE - Produced in the most glorious and rugged part of the French, Swiss border. Comte is a serious and spectacular heavy weight, the wheels undergo a long affinage and is regularly rubbed with brine. The flavors are rich and melting with a slight sweet nuttiness. Pair with Chardonnay and a spoonful of tomato pesto.
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.
OSSAU-IRATY (OWE-so ear-a-TEE)
Description: PYRENEES- Named for the regional river, valley and villages, Ossau-Iraty actually refers to a family of sheep's milk (Brebis) cheese. The prized cheeses are extraordinarily flavored with a lactic, nutty, rich slightly oily, firm texture. This cheese pairs nicely with black olive tapenade and Sauvignon Blanc or a Madiran.
PLEASANT RIDGE RESERVE (plez-uh nt rij ree-surv)
Description: WISCONSIN-This award-winning cheese is made in the farmhouse style of Beaufort or Comte while it has earned its designation as a true American original. It delivers a pleasing sweet, nutty flavor with a little salt and touch of sour cream. Favorite pairing- a large spoonful of homemade sun-dried tomato pesto, and a glass of red.
