Cheese Selection
Rocky Butte Reserve (Cheese Club Exclusive!)
We are thrilled to introduce Rocky Butte Reserve, a cheese that has surpassed our expectations. This 100% farmstead goat's milk cheese has been aged for two years, resulting in a rich orange color and tyrosine-packed bites that melt in your mouth. The unique aging process, which involved alternating between open aging in our caves and vacuum sealing, has intensified the flavors while maintaining the perfect moisture level. Assistant cheese maker Harley calls it “the best cheese we have ever made!” Robin, Ryan, Jack, and Michelle wholeheartedly agree.
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Goat Clothbound Cheddar (Cheese Club Exclusive!)
Our Summer shipment was in such high demand that we did not have enough Rocky Butte Reserve for all of our new members. We started aging both of these cheeses back in 2022, so for some new members we substituted our extra-limited Goat Clothbound Cheddar in lieu of the Rocky Butte Reserve. Made in the traditional English cheddar style, this cheese uses 100% farmstead goat's milk. The curds are milled, salted, bound in muslin, and aged to perfection. The tart acidity and herbaceous notes of the goat's milk, paired with a sweet milk aroma, make this cheese a standout. It pairs wonderfully with dry cider, hoppy beers, and acidic white wines. This cheese won first place in the Farmstead Goat's Milk category at the 2022 American Cheese Society awards.
Additional Selections
Ragged Point
Named after the gateway to Big Sur, just north of our farmstead, Ragged Point is a small-format bloomy rind triple crème cow’s milk cheese.
Fromage Blanc
Often referred to as the French answer to yogurt or cream cheese, Fromage Blanc is made from fresh, soft curds slightly drained of whey. It offers the tangy lactic flavor of cow milk without the goaty twang of our fresh Chèvre.
Moonstone
Moonstone is a pasteurized, natural rind, hard cow’s milk cheese. Made from a 50/50 blend of Jersey and Holstein milk from a local dairy, it boasts a rich, buttery, and creamy flavor with a hint of zip at the end. The pale yellow paste and naturally developed rind evoke flavors of stone, burnt caramel, and coffee grounds.
Artisan Pairings
Our friends Sarah and Boo from Lady and Larder (in LA and Carmel Valley) collaborated with Rustic Bakery to create a delightful box of crackers, perfect for pairing with our cheeses. The crackers are neutral, crunchy, and salty, making them the ideal companion for our selections.
For some this shipment's artisan pairing comes from Happy Girl Kitchen in Pacific Grove, CA. Included is a 2oz jar of jam made from the freshest organic ingredients—perfect atop a bite of Rocky Butte Reserve or Goat Cheddar! Some members may also find our wonderful Stepladder Avocado Blossom honey or delicious local artisan caramels in their shipment.
Enjoy your exclusive Cheese Club offerings!
