What's Included In Our Monthly Club Selections...
Cheeses for January Club Members...
Old Amsterdam
A dynamic cheese that is 18 months of age, this Dutch Gouda (pronounced “how-duh”), has a flavor that balances between Cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano. This cheese has a texture that is rich and creamy in the front of the mouth, and has a “crunch” character towards the finish. Produced exclusively by the Westland family, this has become one of the most popular cheeses we have ever sold in 36+ years of business, and the Westland family is proud to say that have shipped around the world…and now into space!
Carboncino
When you take the “Three Amigos” (in the world of milks, they are Cow, Goat & Sheep) and blend them together, magic can happen! And that is exactly what happened here with this cheese called Carboncino. Made by Caseificio dell'Alta Langa's in Italy. This cheese gets its name from the ash dusting which coats the outside of the wheel. In the tradition of the famous French Morbier cheese, the ash layer surrounding the cheese serves as a protective coating. Let Carboncino come up to room temperature and you will see it develop a wonderful soft, gooey texture, and taste will exude subtle notes of mushroom on the finish.
Bianco Sottobosco
So we know lots of you out there get into “truffle” now and then….here is our latest addition to our truffle cheeses: Bianco Sottobosco. This cheese is a blend of cow and goat's milk, and is made in the Cueno province (Piedmonte) Italy. The Sarale family who make this cheese adds local black truffles to give the cheese earthy undertones. While this tangy cheese is aging, a thin edible crust develops around the outside of the truckle, and in combination with the cheese's semi-firm texture adds to the enjoyment of eating with crisp Bosch pears, tart Apples, or Persimmons. We'd also suggest that you could keep warm this winter by pairing this decadent truffle cheese with you favorite red wine as an après ski treat!
Cheese of the month members receive....
three wonderful selections equalling about a pound, tasting notes and shipped right to your door, who could ask for anything else.
(Cost is $35.95/month, plus shipping)
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Wines for January Club Members...
2007 Methven Pinot Noir “Citizen's Cuvée”
I had the great pleasure of meeting Allen & Jill Methven at the Kapalua Food & Wine Festivals over the last several years, and this past June was honored to pair some of my cheeses with this lovely wine during a Pinot & Cheese lecture. Allen & Jill have a wonderful winery locate in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. This very elegant Pinot showcases aromas of crushed violets, red cherries, and just a hint of herbs. Light bodied but long finishing, this Oregon Pinot would be delicious with a Salmon dinner or a selection of artisinal cheeses!
2010 Bodegas M Albarino “Querida”
Michael Young brought his Spanish influenced wines to our attention, and we think you will agree that Albarino is one of the new “hot” varietals on the market today. Having partnered with winemaker Alan Kinne, these two gents have created a unique twist to classic Riaz Baixas Albarino. Their wine shows beautiful citrus fruit flavors, a slightly more lush texture on the mid palate (due to letting this white sit in oak barrels –one to two years of age- for 8 months). But there is a good crisp finish in the end. Certainly any seafood meal, but I think this could easily work with Chicken or Veal dishes too. And don't forget our cheeses too!
Wine of the month members receive....
Two wonderful selections with winery notes shipped out monthly.
W.O.M. two bottle sets
cost $49.95 + shipping.
Get two great selections each month from
our hundreds of dynamite choices...
no end of the bin or close out wines
like other clubs have...just AWESOME wines
worthy of being in the mostdiscriminating of cellars, YOURS!!
Upcoming Events of 2012
Margerum Winery Open House
February 19th 2012
Hey, what's better than CHEESE & WINE? Check out our friend Doug Margerum's open house in Feb featuring lots of good food, friends and oh yeah...our CHEESES!!!
For more information check out their event's page on their website!
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12th Annual World of Pinot Noir
March 2-3, 2012
Come and visit our cheesy table during:
Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Friday 3pm-6pm
Saturday 3pm-6pm
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5th Annual Pebble Beach Food and Wine
Visit our cheese table Thursday for opening night and on the VIP stage during the Lexus Grand Tasting on Saturday
April 12-15, 2012
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