Rosemary & Olive Oil Asiago

Hand-rubbed with rosemary and olive oil, Rosemary & Olive Oil Asiago tastes like a cross between Parmesan and sharp white Cheddar. The pronounced herbal notes from the rosemary complement the mellow grassiness of the Asagio. Pair it with savory crackers and a nice Chardonnay for a delicious treat before dinner or for enjoying with friends on your deck.

Sartori is a family-owned business in Wisconsin, founded 80 years ago by Italian immigrant Paolo Satori. The fourth generation of Satoris are now continuing in the tradition of making artisan cheese that rivals European imports.

Origin: Wisconsin

Producer: Satori

Milk: Pasteurized cow

Rennet type: Vegetarian

Rind: None

Age: 6+ months

Look: pale yellow covered in rosemary

Feel: Hard, crumbly

Smell: fruity, nutty, floral

Taste: Fruity, nutty, piney

Pairs well with: Baguette, dried fruit, nuts, savory crackers

Tastes good with: Chianti, Chardonnay, Sherry, India Pale Ale

Le Carre du Berry

This is what a beautiful cheese looks like. A lovely square (“carre”) of white, goaty goodness, Le Carre du Berry would be the perfect focal point for your cheeseboard or a very welcome hostess gift (along with a fresh baguette).

Lavishly smothered with fresh herbs de Provence, pink peppercorns, and juniper berries, this young chèvre develops an intriguing floral flavor as the cheese and herbs age, creating the perfect complement to the creamy goat cheese. The creaminess is the result of the exceptionally rich milk of goats that graze in the lush Loire valley of France. What a delicious bouquet of flavors!

Origin: France (Berry, Pitou Region)

Producer: P. Jacquin et Fils

Milk: Pasteurized goat

Rennet type: Animal

Rind: None

Age: One week

Look: Square cheese covered with herbs, colorful pink peppercorns, and juniper berries

Feel: Medium, cake-like texture

Smell: Floral notes

Taste: Tangy, creamy, rich, with the clean taste of herbs that lend a floral finish. Enjoy the flavors of pine, clover, walnuts, and herbs.

Pairs well with: Crackers or baguette with a plate of strawberries and walnuts; pairs well with a Tomme cheese

Tastes good with: Sauvignon Blanc, light Pinot Noir, Rose, Beaujolais

Rosemary Manchego

Although not technically a Manchego because of the addition of rosemary, this Manchego-style cheese is a proven crowd pleaser. Created from the milk of Manchega sheep, this aged cheese has complex woodsy herbal undertones thanks to the rosemary. During the aging process, the cheese absorbs the rosemary flavors for an extra layer of flavor. You’re gonna love it!

The cheese looks great on a cheeseboard. And the herbaceous flavor will cause it to disappear quickly.

Origin: Spain (La Mancha region)

Milk: Raw sheep

Rennet type: Animal

Rind: Hard with traditional herring-bone pattern

Age: 15 months

Look: Ivory paste coated with rosemary

Feel: Firm

Smell: Herby

Taste: Nutty, slightly piquant

Pairs well with: Dried fruit, olives, Serrano ham, Marcona almonds

Tastes good with: Sherry, sparkling Cava, light red, Tempranillo, Rioja

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