Monthly Archives: January 2022

Fromage of the Day, 01.31.22: Taleggio

Posted on January 31, 2022 by jmartin437

Dank, creamy and tangy, this northern Italian classic is made from cow’s milk. It’s the Stockton to Malone of your favorite Sangiovese, a pastry stout, or a sweeter cocktail. If it was a David Bowie recording, it would be Lodger, … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.30.22 Rush Creek Reserve

Posted on January 30, 2022 by jmartin437

Sumptuous, Dense and woodsy, this super special soft cheese is from Wisconsin. It’s done for the season, but we already eagerly await its return. Rush Creek is the Lennon to the McCartney of your favorite Nebbiolo, a crisp Pilsner or … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.28.22: Point Reyes Blue

Posted on January 28, 2022 by jmartin437

Lean, easygoing and a touch lemony, this award winning blue is from California. It’s Wynona to the Naomi of your favorite Vouvray, a Strata hopped IPA (mmmm, passion fruit overtones), or a cocktail without the kitchen sink in it. If … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.27.22: Harbourne Blue

Posted on January 27, 2022 by jmartin437

Bracing, earthy and lean, this goat’s milk blue is from England. It’s the Mick to the Keith of your favorite Reisling (yeah, obvious but true), a Thin Man Minky Boodle or your favorite Belgian Quad. If it was a classic … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.26.22: Hoch Ybrig

Posted on January 26, 2022 by jmartin437

Grassy, nutty (specifically roasted hazelnuts) and malty, this extraordinary Alpine cheese is from Switzerland. It’s the Carly Simon to the James Taylor of your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon, Strata hopped hazy IPA or a High West Rye. If it was a … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.25.22: Montgomery’s Cheddar

Posted on January 25, 2022 by jmartin437

Earthy, complex and horseradish-ey, this British classic is made in Somerset, not far from the village of Cheddar, where the stuff was invented a long, long time ago. It’s the Patrick Mahomes to the Josh Allen of your favorite Pinot … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.24.22: Winnimere

Posted on January 24, 2022 by jmartin437

Sumptuous, decadent and savory, this seasonal wonder of the world is from the Jasper Hill Farms in Vermont. It’s the Marvin Gaye to the Tami Terrell of your favorite Rhone Valley red, Imperial Stout, or peated Scotch. If it was … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.22.22: Rogue River Blue

Posted on January 22, 2022 by jmartin437

Dense, earthy and fruity, this limited edition blue is one of the very best American cheeses, if not one of the world’s best cheeses, and it’s made in Oregon. This fromage is wrapped in pear spirits soaked Syrah grape leaves. … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.21.22: Bayley Hazen Blue

Posted on January 21, 2022 by jmartin437

Earthy, dense and buttery, this blue is from Vermont. It’s the Hardy to the Laurel of your favorite Reisling, Port or Chenin Blanc, it’s also a good time with a pastry stout, or an especially sweet cocktail. If it was … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 01.20.22: Kunik

Posted on January 20, 2022 by jmartin437

Lush, potently rich, and herbal, this powerful delight is from upstate NY. It’s the Ginger to the Fred of any sparkling wine (even The Chook), your favorite farmhouse ale, or a small batch bourbon. If it was a popular singer, … Continue reading →

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