SPECIALTY CHEESES
Mild
MILD
This mild cheese embodies a rich, creamy, buttery flavor with a smooth texture. It melts well on a grilled cheese or raclettes and is the perfect addition for scalloped potatoes.
The distinctive creaminess of this cheese pairs well with a Sparkling Rose or Blanc Noir. Your wine choice should provide good acidity for this cheese. A dry Sauvignon Blanc or dry Riesling will showcase the cheese when it is melted.
2017 - Gold, California State Fair | 2016 - Gold, California State Fair
This mild cheese embodies a rich, creamy, buttery flavor with a smooth texture. It melts well on a grilled cheese or raclettes and is the perfect addition for scalloped potatoes.
The distinctive creaminess of this cheese pairs well with a Sparkling Rose or Blanc Noir. Your wine choice should provide good acidity for this cheese. A dry Sauvignon Blanc or dry Riesling will showcase the cheese when it is melted.
2017 - Gold, California State Fair | 2016 - Gold, California State Fair
Cumin
CUMIN
Cumin is a very herbal cheese with a distinct spice; yet, sweet undertones.
Choose a richer style Carneros Chardonnay or Paso Robles Viognier when considering a white. If the cheese finds it way onto a burger, turn to a medium bodied red such as a Monterey Pinot Noir or Sonoma Grenache.
2018 - Bronze, California State Fair
Cumin is a very herbal cheese with a distinct spice; yet, sweet undertones.
Choose a richer style Carneros Chardonnay or Paso Robles Viognier when considering a white. If the cheese finds it way onto a burger, turn to a medium bodied red such as a Monterey Pinot Noir or Sonoma Grenache.
2018 - Bronze, California State Fair
Smoked
SMOKED
The smoked cheese offers a delicious smoked flavor with a unique woodsy undertone. Add a slice of Smoked with ham and apple to make a quesadilla.
A full flavored Sierra Foothill Tempranillo or Syrah with a touch of oak comes to mind with their tobacco characteristics. Also consider a medium dry sparkling wine, especially if this cheese is combined with apples or a pear.
2018 - Bronze, California State Fair
The smoked cheese offers a delicious smoked flavor with a unique woodsy undertone. Add a slice of Smoked with ham and apple to make a quesadilla.
A full flavored Sierra Foothill Tempranillo or Syrah with a touch of oak comes to mind with their tobacco characteristics. Also consider a medium dry sparkling wine, especially if this cheese is combined with apples or a pear.
2018 - Bronze, California State Fair
Bacon
BACON
A creamy texture with bits of real bacon are offered in the bacon. This cheese is the perfect addition to macaroni and cheese or even sprinkled over a baked potato.
It is the smokiness of the bacon that matches well with a red and in particular a spicy earthy California Syrah or French Cote d Rhone.
2017 - Silver, California State Fair | 2016 - Silver, California State Fair
A creamy texture with bits of real bacon are offered in the bacon. This cheese is the perfect addition to macaroni and cheese or even sprinkled over a baked potato.
It is the smokiness of the bacon that matches well with a red and in particular a spicy earthy California Syrah or French Cote d Rhone.
2017 - Silver, California State Fair | 2016 - Silver, California State Fair
Garlic Herb
GARLIC HERB
Garlic herb offers a sharper flavor with a rich garlic profile. This cheese goes perfect in an omelet or quiche, or grated over french bread as a garlic butter spread.
Whites are best suited for this combo as they are void of tannins. A crisp Napa Sauvignon Blanc or Central Coast un-oaked Chardonnay provides a tangy contrast to the mild garlic component.
2016 - Gold, California State Fair
Garlic herb offers a sharper flavor with a rich garlic profile. This cheese goes perfect in an omelet or quiche, or grated over french bread as a garlic butter spread.
Whites are best suited for this combo as they are void of tannins. A crisp Napa Sauvignon Blanc or Central Coast un-oaked Chardonnay provides a tangy contrast to the mild garlic component.
2016 - Gold, California State Fair
Onion Parsley
ONION PARSLEY
The onion and parsley marry well in this sharp flavored cheese. Melt over a hamburger or on a ciabatta and ham sandwich.
A riper style North Coast Sauvignon Blanc or Oregon Pinot Gris provide a nice richness to compliment this full flavored cheese.
The onion and parsley marry well in this sharp flavored cheese. Melt over a hamburger or on a ciabatta and ham sandwich.
A riper style North Coast Sauvignon Blanc or Oregon Pinot Gris provide a nice richness to compliment this full flavored cheese.
Jalapeno
JALAPENO
The jalapeno has a sharper, peppery profile with a distinct jalapeno aftertaste. This cheese melts well on a quesadilla or in macaroni and cheese.
The touch of jalapeno heat calls for a wine with a hint of sweetness or ripe fruit. A white such as a California semi sweet Riesling or Gewurztraminer will stand up to its zing. For a red, look to ripe Zinfandels from Lodi or Paso Robles with ample berry and spice.
2016 - Gold, California State Fair
The jalapeno has a sharper, peppery profile with a distinct jalapeno aftertaste. This cheese melts well on a quesadilla or in macaroni and cheese.
The touch of jalapeno heat calls for a wine with a hint of sweetness or ripe fruit. A white such as a California semi sweet Riesling or Gewurztraminer will stand up to its zing. For a red, look to ripe Zinfandels from Lodi or Paso Robles with ample berry and spice.
2016 - Gold, California State Fair
Habanero
HABANERO
Like the jalapeno, this too has a sharp peppery profile and a classic touch of heat that sneaks up on you.
The heat goes best with a wine that has a touch of sweetness. It addition to the recommended semi sweet Riesling or Gewurztraminer, consider pairing with a sparkling Muscat.
Like the jalapeno, this too has a sharp peppery profile and a classic touch of heat that sneaks up on you.
The heat goes best with a wine that has a touch of sweetness. It addition to the recommended semi sweet Riesling or Gewurztraminer, consider pairing with a sparkling Muscat.
Diamond Reserve
DIAMOND RESERVE
The Diamond Reserve is a raw milk cheese that is aged over nine months giving the texture plenty of crystals. The overall flavor embodies a rich caramel taste with butterscotch notes.
The Diamond Reserve is a raw milk cheese that is aged over nine months giving the texture plenty of crystals. The overall flavor embodies a rich caramel taste with butterscotch notes.
El Capitan
EL CAPITAN
This raw milk, Spanish-style cheese is fully aged. The semi hard texture provides a unique creaminess with sweet, slightly spicy undertones and a long lactic, pineapple finish.
2022 - 3rd Place American Cheese Society Winner | 2025 - 1st Place American Cheese Society Winner
This raw milk, Spanish-style cheese is fully aged. The semi hard texture provides a unique creaminess with sweet, slightly spicy undertones and a long lactic, pineapple finish.
2022 - 3rd Place American Cheese Society Winner | 2025 - 1st Place American Cheese Society Winner