Artisanal Cheeses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cheese list.                                                                                                    Autumn 2009

For more information on any of these cheeses or the farms they come from, please inquire.

 

 

Redwood Hill Goat Dairy

Fresh raw and pasteurized goat cheeses and yogurt made right here in Sebastopol

Chèvre                                                                  3.5 Lb.                                    

-Retail Chèvre  now sold by the each                      4 oz                                   

-Three Peppercorn, Garlic-Chive, Traditional.

Plain Goat Milk Yogurt (quarts)                             6 x 32 oz                                 

 

French-style Artisan Cheeses

Bucheret                                                                5 oz

Camellia                                                                5 oz

California Crottin                                                   3 oz                                         

 

Aged Goat Milk Cheeses

Gravenstein Gold                                                  3 Lb. wheel +-
-this is a seasonal product and will only be available from October - February
Raw Goat Milk Feta in Brine                                3 Lb. Bucket

Cheddar (traditional)                                             5 Lb. block +-
Smoked Cheddar                                                 5 Lb. block +-

-Retail Cheddar (smoked and traditional)              3 Lbs. (9-12 pieces)

Bellwether Farms

Rich Jersey Milk cheeses and specialty sheep milk cheeses when in season.
Sheep Milk Ricotta                                           3.5 Lbs.

Sheep Milk San Andreas  (raw milk)                    3.5 Lbs. +-                                 

-Retail cut San Andreas                                                   3.5 Lbs. +-

Sheep Milk Pepato (raw milk)                              3.5 Lbs. +-
-Retail cut Pepato                                             3.5 Lbs. +-

Sheep Milk Yogurt                                           9 x 6 oz.. 
-Plain, vanilla, blueberry, blackberry, strawberry.  Bulk packaging is coming soon.                                 

Jersey Milk Cheeses

Aged Raw Milk Carmody  (reserve)                     3.5 Lbs. +-

-Retail reserve carmody                                                          3.5 Lbs. +-                                

Carmody                                                              3.5 Lbs. +-                                 

-Retail Carmody                                                   15 x 7.5 oz.                             

Crème Fraîche                                                      2x2 Lbs. 
-Retail crème fraiche                                                                8 x 7.5 oz.                                 

Fromage Blanc                                                      2x30 oz    

-Retail fromage blanc                                                                8 x 7.5 oz.                               

Crescenza                                                             3 Lbs.  +-                                   

-Retail Crescenza                                                 3 Lbs. (6 pcs.)                         

Jersey Ricotta                                                              3.5 Lbs.       

Whole Milk Jersey Ricotta                                                      3.5 Lbs.       

 

Matos Cheese Factory

This is a wonderful Portuguese style, farmstead cow milk cheese.

St. George Cheese (Sao Jorge)                                   5 Lb.-½ wheel     

 

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company

These award winning cheeses are made with raw milk from their own Holstein herd.

Point Reyes Reserve Blue                                          wheel – 7 Lbs.  +-  

 -aged at least 1 year longer than the original blue; creamier, more pungent. Out until 2010.

Original Blue                                                         wheel – 7 Lbs.  +-                   

-Retail Original Blue (cuts)                                   16 x 6 oz.                                

Original Blue Crumbles  (1/2 cases okay)                    2 x 5 Lb. Cryovac bags                 

Original Blue Dip and Dressing                               12 x 7 oz. units                 

 

 

Vella Cheese Company

Wonderful variety of cow milk cheeses, famous for their jack and cheddar cheeses.  Please pre-order retail cuts.

Asiago                                                                  ½ wheel-5 Lbs.           

-Retail Asiago                                                       Wheel in 8 oz cuts                     

Asiago Pepato                                                      ½ wheel-5 Lbs.           

-Retail Asiago Pepato                                           Wheel in 8 oz cuts                     

Fontanella                                                             ½ wheel-5 Lbs.           

-Retail Fontanella                                                  Wheel in 8 oz cuts                     

Dry Jack                                                               ½ wheel-5 Lbs.           

-Retail Dry Jack                                                   Wheel in 8 oz cuts                     

Special Select Dry Jack                                         8 Lb. Wheel                

-Retail Special Select Dry Jack                            Wheel in 8 oz cuts                     

Mezzo Secco (partially Dry Jack)                          ½ wheel-5 Lbs.           

-Retail Mezzo Secco                                             Wheel in 8 oz cuts                     

Jack (fresh)                                                           5 Lbs. -block              

Raw Sharp Cheddar                                             5 Lbs. -block              

-not available in retail cuts.

Raw Daisy Cheddar                                              ½ wheel-5 Lbs. 
-Retail Raw Daisy Cheddar                                                     Wheel in 8 oz cuts          

 

Shaft's Bleu Vein Cheese

Handcrafted cow's milk cheese from the gold country. (product originally from Wisconsin)

Shaft’s Blue Vein Cheese A savory full flavored blue aged a minimum of one year. 6 Lbs. +- wheel
Ellie’s Vintage 2 Year Reserve Aged a minimum of 2 years. 3 Lbs. +- 1/2 wheel
Serendipity Blend of the blue vein cheese and Wisconsin cheddar.  Both aged at least 1 year. 6 Lbs. +- wheel

 

Achadinha Cheese Co.

Capricious

“Best In Show” American Cheese Society 2002.  Washed curd, aged semi-hard goat cheese, hand rolled in the old California tradition.  A truly unique artisan cheese made with attention to detail and naturally aged in fresh Pacific Ocean air.  Savor the flavor as this cheese travels through the palate.

½ wheel 5 Lbs. +-
Broncha Inspired by a Portuguese family recipe and ifused with the subtle flavors of the brewers grains fed to our goats.  Broncha is a gentle table cheese.  Try melting it in your best veggie recipes to add the special flavors that only goats milk can provide. wheel 3.5 Lbs. +-
     

Marin French Cheese Company

Small French style cheeses perfect for cheese plates or retail presentation.

Marin French Gold Delicate triple cream, rich soft creamy texture. 24 oz.
Marin French Blue Triple cream brie, with veins of blue. 24 oz.
Camembert   8 oz
Triple Cream Brie  (gold medal winner) 8 oz
Petite Crème   4 oz
Petite Bleu   4 oz
Quark  Plain and various seasonal flavors, please inquire. 2 Lbs.

                                         

Laura Chenel’s Chevre

Founded in 1979, Laura Chenel is America’s premier goat milk cheese maker.

Mélodie

-Soft aged goat cheese covered in ash, made in France specifically for Laura Chenel. 3 Lb. wheel +-

Chef Chevre

-Bulk fresh chevre 4 lb Tub

Chevre Log

-Mild flavor and soft spreadable texture 2 lbs
Cabecou -Marinated with herbs in California extra virgin olive oil 30 count jar
Crottin  -Traditional French shape, white surface bloom 12 x 3 oz.
Taupinier  -White surface bloom tops ash coating 9 oz.
Tome Wheel -Firm wheel, aged 6 months 4 lbs. +-
Chabis plain, pepper, herb, dill or mixed 6 x 5 oz. cs.

Winchester Cheese Co.

 Dutch style Gouda from California made with raw cow milk and aged at least 60 days.
Medium Gouda    ¼ wheel = 2.5 lbs +-
Smoked Gouda ¼ wheel = 2.5 lbs +-
Sharp Gouda ¼ wheel = 2.5 lbs +-
Super Aged Gouda ¼ wheel = 2.5 lbs +-

(retail cuts of Winchester are available, please order in advance)

Central Coast Creamery

Seascape  Blend of cow and goat milk.  Seascape is a semi-soft cheese with a smooth, creamy texture and a complex tanginess.  It has a natural brushed rind and has been aged for a minimum of 5 months. 4-5 Lbs. ½ wheel
Pacific Breeze

Blended goat and cow milk cheese, a traditional alpine cheese. Aged min. 120 days.  Slightly open texture and a complex, slightly nutty flavor.

6 Lbs. +- wheel
Harmony

Blended goat and cow milk cheese, processing conditions of cheddar and gouda create a cheese that has a mild buttery, slightly sweet flavor and a smooth, creamy texture.

6 Lbs. +- wheel
Goat Gouda New 100% goat milk cheese from Central Coast Creamery.  Semi-hard cheese is ivory colored and smooth with a slight graininess.  It has a caramel scent and a slightly nutty flavor.  Aged at least 4 months. 4-5 Lbs ½ wheel