PORT SALUT (POR sa-LOO)
Description: BRITTANY- This popular soft, supple and easy eating cheese has a mild taste. It is now produced at larger production facilities in Lorraine. It is shaped in thick wheels with a dense, pale yellow interior and a bright orange rind. This cheese is popular for breakfast and snacking, especially with fruit. Enjoy with a white wine.
PRIMA DONNA (pri-MAH DAW-na)
Description: HOLLAND - The first lady of Dutch cheeses also has an Italian connection, not only by name but with the blending of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese cultures to this Dutch-aged Gouda. This combination creates a cheese with complex nutty undertones that finishes with a crunchy saltiness and melted caramel taste. Pair with reds or beer.
Region: Netherlands
Milk Type: Cow
RED HAWK (red hawk)
Description: CALIFORNIA - The only organic triple-cream, washed rind cheese known to us. Pungent russet red fragile crust. Luscious and briny center, a full-on savory, bacony, oniony bomb! with melt-in-your-mouth buttery, fudgy texture with a heft that doesn't become to runny. Pair with fig jam, hazelnut raisin crackers and Gewurtztraminer.
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.
SAINT ALBRAY (SAN ALL-bray)
Description: FRANCE - Made in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains in Basque Country, Saint Albray combines the flavor of a mellow Bloomy-Rind Cheese, (especially when young), with the heartiness of a traditional Washed-Rind Cheese as it matures. Enjoy with a crusty bread, fruit chutney and a glass of Red Bordeaux.
TALEGGIO (ta-LEDGE-oh)
Description: LOMBARDY - A deliciously rich, bulging pillow of cheese made since the 11th century. This wonderful cheese has a fresh, desirable farmyard aroma and its creamy paste melts in your mouth. Terrific on its own, or as traditionally seen in Italy sliced over hot polenta. Taleggio pairs nicely with Italian Nebbiolo wines.
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.
