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April Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubCoastal-aged-cheddarFord Farm Cheesemakers
Coastal Rugged Mature Cheddar
England

The Coastal Rugged Mature Cheddar is aged for up to fifteen months which creates a rich and intense flavor, but the culture used also adds a contrasting subtle, sweet, top note. From time to time, you may encounter a characteristic “crunch” when you bite into this cheddar, from the calcium lactate crystals which form naturally as the cheddar ages.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
A traditional cider would be many a local choice to partner the rugged, rich flavors of Coastal Cheddar, or a medium-bodied red wine such as a Syrah, Grenache or Mourvèdre. Treat yourself to this recipe for Classic Cheese Souffle with Coastal Cheddar>

AWARDS: Coastal is a constant recipient of awards at the leading trade shows across the country, most recently achieving gold medals at the British Cheese Awards and the International Cheese Awards.

WINESTYLES: Fruity
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

Oakwood-Smoked-CheddarFord Farm Cheesemakers
Oakwood Range Cheddar
England

The Oakwood range starts life in the same way as all of Ford Farm’s West Country Farmhouse cheddars. Each cheddar is made by hand, at their Dairy in the beautiful Dorset countryside, from the highest quality, full-fat milk sourced from local herds that graze the rich pastures of the Ashley Chase Estate and its environs. Once pressed and bandaged, the truckles are left in Ford Farm’s stores for several months, until they reach optimum maturity.

Notes from the Cheesemakers:
Ford Farm has forged a relationship with a local smokehouse where we mature all of our smoked varieties – Oakwood and Dorset Red. It’s a wonderful artisan smokehouse where the process is performed with a huge amount of love, care and attention to detail, to ensure that our cheeses are imbued with just the right amount of smoky flavor to make them deliciously more-ish. Oakwood is yet another of Ford Farm’s multi award-winning brands with it’s rich, full farmhouse flavor, but with the unique addition of a hint of smoldering smokiness.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
This rich cheddar with balanced, smoky nuances can handle full flavored white wines. A classic combination would be a Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France. For something different, experiment with a Wheat Beer.  Enjoy with this recipe for Chorizo and Oakwood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Burger>

WINESTYLES: Rich
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

About Ford Farm:
Ford Farm has been making cheddar for over 40 years. They are one of the few remaining traditional farmhouse cheddar makers, producing three quarters of the UK volume. All of the processes are performed by hand by their team of expert cheesemakers, from the turning of the curds to the pressing of the cheddars into cylindrical molds, and the bandaging of the molds in cheesecloth. Their brands are consistent medal winners at all major cheese shows each year. Learn more here.

Information & Photos © Ford Farm Cheesemakers – All Rights Reserved.

Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Match Made in Heaven!

If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club! Each month you’ll discover specialty and artisan cheeses to pair with your Wine Club. Monthly cheese selections are chosen by your local WineStyles participating location. It’s the perfect opportunity to Taste, Learn and Enjoy® amazing artisan cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely! Click to learn more >

March Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubIrish cheddar cheese claddagh bo with porter beer cheese wheelCladdagh Bó
☘️ Irish Cheddar Cheese with Porter
Cow’s Milk
Limerick, Ireland

A creamy Irish Cheddar, made with pasteurized cow’s milk, it’s covered in original Irish Porter stout, giving both a deep flavor and beautiful marbled look to this stunning cheese. Texture is hard and smooth. Enjoy as an hors-d’oeuvre when sliced and served with a salad or ideal centerpiece on an after-dinner cheeseboard. 

Made by the O’Doherty family at their award-winning Old Irish Creamery located in County Limerick, on the west coast of Ireland – produced using milk from grass fed cows. Delivering superb taste and texture, Somerdale’s new Claddagh Bó line represents the very best in the cheesemaking tradition of the Emerald Isle. 

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
This cheese pairs beautifully with a Zinfandel wine. For beer, look for a Porter or a Stout (keep the flavors from the cheese going).  ☘️ Pairs great with a toast on St. Patrick’s Day — may you find the end of the rainbow in every slice!

WINESTYLES: Mellow
BEERSTYLES: Dark & Roasty

Information © Somerdale International and Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Tipperary-Irish-CheddarTipperary
☘️ Vintage Irish Cheddar Cheese
Cow’s Milk
Ireland

Noted for its creamy and rich, rounded flavor and smooth, firm texture, this cheddar is aged for two years. It’s made with milk from grass fed cows on the beautiful pastures in South Central Ireland. It develops its deep flavor with the aging process and is extremely versatile in the kitchen or cheeseboard. Try adding this cheddar to mashed potatoes on a shepherd’s pie.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a Tempranillo-based Rioja Reserva, for beer, try this cheese with an Irish Red Ale.

WINESTYLES: Fruity & Bold
BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy

Information & Photos © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Match Made in Heaven!

If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club! Each month you’ll discover specialty and artisan cheeses to pair with your Wine Club. Monthly cheese selections are chosen by your local WineStyles participating location. It’s the perfect opportunity to Taste, Learn and Enjoy® amazing artisan cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely! Click to learn more >