April Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on March 31, 2025 by mcginnessalex

Neal’s Yard Dairy
Montgomery Cheddar
Somerset, England

Montgomery Cheddar is rich and nutty, reminiscent of brown butter. Its caramelized flavor is described as being similar to the enzymatic browning one finds on roasted meat. It is all softened by a fruity apple-like sweetness. More mature wheels display delightfully crunchy, crystalized bits of tyrosine and a more pronounced sweetness.

Montgomery Cheddar cheese has been made by Jamie Montgomery’s family for over 70 years. Although the term “cheddar” was never protected by his ancestors, a PDO has been established under the name, “West Country Farmhouse” to protect the tradition and a select number of other cheddars in Southwest England. Additionally, Slow Food has partnered with Montgomery, George Keen (Keen’s), and Richard Calver (Westcombe) through the Cheddar Presidium to further preserve this tradition.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
For wine, pair with a New World oaky Chardonnay, a fruity Cabernet Sauvignon (watch the tannins, though), or a tawny port. For beer, try with a dry English cider, hoppy IPA or Malty Belgians.

WINESTYLES: Crisp or Fruity wines
BEERSTYLES: Fruity, Hoppy or Malty beers

Clawson
Ploughman’s Choice
Great Britain

English Red Leicester is blended with caramelized onions that have been cooked in balsamic vinegar to make Ploughman’s Choice. The result is a sweet, creamy cheese with just a hint of onions and balsamic.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
For wine, try this cheese with a medium-bodied white wine such as a dry Chenin Blanc or a Sauvignon Blanc, or a light red such as a Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. For beer, this cheese will pair beautifully with an Amber or Brown Ale.

WINESTYLES: Crisp or Mellow
BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy or Dark & Roasty beers

Join our Cheese Club and bring home a 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 City / Cedar Rapids

Posted on February 27, 2024 by mcginnessalex

Barber’s Farmhouse 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar England

With a creamy texture and smooth finish, 1833 contains naturally-occurring crystals that give it a distinctive crunch. Refined sweet notes balance out its tangy sharpness. Barber’s 1833 is made using traditional starter cultures and the finest West Country milk. Aged for at least 24 months, only when one of the Barber family judges it to be outstanding does it leave the farm as 1833. A cheese with unrivaled complexity and depth, savor it as part of a cheeseboard with apples, pickled walnuts and a tankard of Somerset cider. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon makes an excellent companion to this aged cheddar, reach for one of our March Wine Club Wines. For beer, grab an English cider. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean or Fruity & Spicy ABOUT BARBER’S FARMHOUSE: The Barber Family started making cheese on their Somerset Farm in 1833 and are now the oldest surviving cheddar-makers in the world. They are proud to work with more than 100 local farming families who supply them with quality milk to make their award-winning cheddar. Learn more here. Information and photo © Barber’s Farmhouse – All Rights Reserved.

Casa Forcello White Watermelon Mostarda Lombardia, Italy

Hand-cut pieces of candied white watermelon come alive with a hint of potent mustard extract. Mostarda is a traditional condiment that balances sweetness and heat. Unlike many whole mustard fruits on the market, these are extraordinarily fresh, flavorful and chunky. ABOUT CASA FORCELLO: Casa Forcello® mostarda is handmade in Mantova, Italy, in the heart of the northern region of Lombardia. Former pharmacist, Paola Calciolari, followed her true calling in creating her line of mostardas using local flavors and recipes handed down by her grandmother. She makes her exceptional mostardas by sourcing locally harvested fruit, slicing and candying them in their juices, and then adding drops of a very concentrated, spicy mustard extract; it is a highly labor intensive process. They are a delightful pairing with cheese, charcuterie, or roasted meats. Information and Photo © Casa Forcello/Forever Cheese & Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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

March Cheese Club: Des Moines Area

Posted on February 27, 2024 by mcginnessalex

Barber’s Farmhouse 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar England

Casa Forcello Pear Mostarda Lombardia, Italy

Hand-cut pieces of candied pears come alive with a hint of potent mustard extract. Mostarda is a traditional condiment that balances sweetness and heat. Unlike many whole mustard fruits on the market, these are extraordinarily fresh, flavorful and chunky. ABOUT CASA FORCELLO: Casa Forcello® mostarda is handmade in Mantova, Italy, in the heart of the northern region of Lombardia. Former pharmacist, Paola Calciolari, followed her true calling in creating her line of mostardas using local flavors and recipes handed down by her grandmother. She makes her exceptional mostardas by sourcing locally harvested fruit, slicing and candying them in their juices, and then adding drops of a very concentrated, spicy mustard extract; it is a highly labor intensive process. They are a delightful pairing with cheese, charcuterie, or roasted meats. Information and Photo © Casa Forcello/Forever Cheese & Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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

July Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on June 29, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Carr Valley Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar La Valle, Wisconsin

Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, this white cheddar has cranberries and chipotle peppers added, which contributes to the subtle heat and a very warm finish. Acclaims: Gold 2023 Los Angeles Int. Dairy Competition; Gold 2022 Los Angeles Int. Dairy Competition; 2nd Place 2017 US Championship Cheese Contest. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair this cheese with a Shiraz from South Africa (or even a sparkling Shiraz). For beer, reach for a lager. WINESTYLES: Mellow BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean CARR VALLEY CHEESE: Owned and operated by the Cook family, Carr Valley Cheese Company is over 100 years old. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, they remain one of Wisconsin’s traditional cheese plants, famous for making cheese the old-fashioned way! Information © Carr Valley Cheese. – All Rights Reserved. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar Somerset, England

Since 1911, Montgomery’s Cheddar has been handmade at Manor Farm with milk from the 200 Friesian cows that roam their 1200 acre farm and produced within twenty miles of the town of Cheddar. Montgomery’s Cheddar is dry and flakey with deep, rich, fruity and savory flavors with an incredibly long finish. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair with a red wine, such as a Pinot Noir, Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. For beer, pair with an IPA or an English Cider. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Hoppy & Bitter MONTGOMERY’S CHEESE: For over three generations, the Montgomery family has been farming in North and South Cadbury in Somerset since Jamie Montgomery’s grandfather purchased the farm in 1911. Elizabeth Montgomery took over in the 1960s, ensuring the high quality standards continued and nurtured the recipe for 30 years. When Jamie inherited the role of cheese master of the family, he commited every aspect of production to his cheese, from the quality of the grass his cows graze on to the taste and texture of the final product. Learn more > Information © Montgomery Cheese – All Rights Reserved. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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

September Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on August 26, 2022 by mcginnessalex

Shopshire Blue Blue Cheese Leicestershire, UK

Made of pasteurized cow’s milk, this semi-firm blue cheese is described as a cross between Stilton and Cheshire. Within 10-12 weeks, it forms an orange-brown, natural rind and smooth texture. It has a sharp, strong flavor and a bit of a tangy aroma, with a fat content of 48%. This cheese is vegetarian friendly and has won many medals including silver at the 2014 World Cheese Awards. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, pair with a Port Noir or a Riesling. For beer, pair with any of our stouts or ales featured in our September Beer Club. WINESTYLES: Silky or Mellow BEERSTYLES: Malty & Sweet or Fruity & Spicy

Red Dragon Cheese Cheddar Wales, UK

Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, this smooth, firm, tasty cheddar is made with Welsh brown ale and mustard seeds making it a buttery and spicy cheese with plenty of bite, but without being too hot. The mustard seeds give the cheddar marvelous flavor and texture, while the brown ale makes the cheese moist and tangy. This vegetarian cheese is aged for three months. Serve as a table cheese or melted on toast. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair with a Shiraz or a Sauvignon Blanc blend, such as our September Wine Club Selection. For beer, pair with a dark ale, such as those featured in our September Beer Club. WINESTYLES: Silky or Bold BEERSTYLES: Malty or Fruity & Spicy Information © cheese.com and igourmet.com – All Rights Reserved.

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

August Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on July 26, 2022 by mcginnessalex

Vermont Creamery St. Albans Websterville, Vermont

The St. Albans cheese is a uniquely American take on the French St. Marcellin. It is an aged cows’ milk cheese and takes its name from the town of St. Albans, Vermont. Hand-shaped and aged for eleven days, these delicate cheese disks are packaged in sturdy ceramic crocks that double as baking vessels. INGREDIENT INFORMATION: Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, and Enzymes SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Share on a cheeseboard alongside other fresh and aged cheeses
Spread it on a seeded cracker or crostini
Melt and drizzle on top of baked potatoes or roasted corn on the cob
Other pairings: Pickled Eggs, Pomegranate Molasses, Sweet & Sour Pickle, and Pea Shoots

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, pair with a Sauvignon Blanc or a Bordeaux Blanc. For beer, pair with a sparkling mead. WINESTYLES: Crisp or Silky BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy RECOGNITION:

2017 US Championship Cheese Contest – Third Place
2017 Sofi™ Awards – Best New Product – Cheese Category
2016 World Cheese Awards – Bronze

ABOUT VERMONT CREAMERY: Founded in 1984, on a chance interaction between two young entrepreneurs, Allison Hooper and Bob Reese. Allison learned how to make cheese during an internship on a farm in Brittany, France. Bob was working for the Vermont Department of Agriculture when he was in charge of organizing a dinner featuring all Vermont-made products. The French chef of this dinner requested fresh goat cheese, and Bob scrambled to find a local producer. He was able to find Allison, who was working in a dairy lab and milking goats, and asked her to make the cheese for them. The dinner was a success and the cheese was a hit – and so, Vermont Creamery was born that night. Today, these two business owners continue to make consciously-crafted, delicious dairy in Vermont. Their cheeses and butters have won hundreds of national and international awards and their team remains the most valuable resource of them all. Learn more about their story here.

Beehive Cheese Seahive Cheddar Uintah, Utah

Seahive is a true expression of the flavors of Utah. This sweet and creamy Utah Cheddar’s rind is rubbed with local wildflower honey and ancient salt harvested from a pristine ocean deposit in Redmond, Utah giving the cheese its signature pinkish hue. The honey on the rind elevates its inherent sweetness, without becoming cloyingly sweet. INGREDIENT INFORMATION: Vegetarian rennet, cow’s milk, all ingredients rubbed on the rind are organic and this is a gluten-friendly product. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair with stone fruits, berries, charcuterie, and toasted nuts
Top with jam
Sidecar with your apple pie.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, reach for an unoaked, silky Chardonnay. When pairing with beer, opt for a crisp Pilsner or Lager. WINESTYLES: Silky BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean RECOGNITION:

1st Place International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA) 2021
2nd Place World Cheese Awards (WCA) 2021
3rd Place American Cheese Society 2011
3rd Place WCA 2018, 2019

ABOUT BEEHIVE CHEESE: In 2005, Tim Welsh and his brother-in-law, Pat Ford, had a vision of opening a creamery in the mountains of Northern Utah. With no more than eight days of cheesemaking experience between the two of them when they first began, the two broke tradition without even realizing it. They enjoyed the freedom to experiment and created their own rules about what artisan cheese could be. With their families by their sides, they built a company grounded in independent thinking, connectedness, and authenticity. They partnered with some of the best cheese researchers and creameries the western U.S. had to offer. Today, Beehive Cheese continues to produce award-winning cheeses that bring family and friends together. Learn more about their story here.

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

June Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on May 31, 2022 by mcginnessalex

Beehive Cheese Queen Bee Porcini Cheddar Uintah, Utah

The rind of this rich and creamy Utah cheddar is hand-rubbed with Porcini mushrooms, imparting an earthy, umami notes throughout the paste of the cheese. On the palate, you can expect all the creaminess of the Beehive Cheese’s award-winning Promontory cheddar to be combined with savory notes from the Porcini mushrooms. Production: Regalis Porcini mushrooms are pulverized into a fine power, rubbed on the rind of the cheese, and then aged. During the aging process, the earthy flavors permeate throughout the 20-pound wheel of cheese and marry beautifully with the natural sweetness of the cheddar. The Gist: Aged for 6-8 months; Vegetarian Rennet; Cow’s Milk Serving Recommendation: Salami, assortment of pickled/brined veggies or olives. It has superb melting capabilities, perfect for risotto or mac and cheese. Awards: Super Gold WCA 2021, 2022 WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pairs well with a Sangiovese or Pinot Noir, such as our June Wine Club – La Montage Pinot Noir. For beer, reach for an American Pale Ale. WINESTYLES: Mellow BEERSTYLES: Crisp and Clean

Beehive Cheese Teahive Cheddar Uintah, Utah

This Utah cheddar rubbed with Earl Grey is a “feel good” cheese. The soothing qualities of tea and the relaxing properties of bergamot combine to produce a lovely cheese with rich fragrances of orange blossoms. On the palate, it is sweet and creamy. This Jersey cow’s milk cheese immediately delights the palate and the complexities of the tea-rubbed rind continue through the finish. The Gist: Aged for 6-8months; Vegetarian rennet; Cow’s milk; Gluten-friendly product; Organic, non-GMO ingredients in the rub Serving Recommendation: Pair with stone fruits, berries, charcuterie, toasted nuts, or top with honey or jam. This cheese is perfect on scones, baked into shortbread biscuits, or sliced on a sandwich. Awards:

1st ACS 2012
Silver WCA 2017, 2018, 2019
2nd ACS 2015
2nd IMPA 2018
2nd British Empire Cheese Competition 2018

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Serve with a fruit forward red wine, or a Chardonnay, such as our June Wine Club – M by Martellotto Chardonnay. For beer, reach for a stout, mead or cider. WINESTYLES: Fruity or Rich BEERSTYLES: Malty & Sweet; Crisp & Clean or Fruity & Spicy ABOUT BEEHIVE CHEESE: In 2005, Tim Welsh and his brother-in-law, Pat Ford, had a vision of opening a creamery in the mountains of Northern Utah. With no more than eight days of cheesemaking experience between the two of them when they first began, the two broke tradition without even realizing it. They enjoyed the freedom to experiment and created their own rules about what artisan cheese could be. With their families by their sides, they built a company grounded in independent thinking, connectedness, and authenticity. They partnered with some of the best cheese researchers and creameries the western U.S. had to offer. Today, Beehive Cheese continues to produce award-winning cheeses that bring family and friends together. Learn more about their story here.

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

December Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on November 30, 2021 by mcginnessalex

Neal’s Yard Dairy Pitchfork Cheddar Somerset, England

The Pitchfork Cheddar is a full-bodied, dense and nutty cheddar from Trethowan’s Dairy in Somerset. It has a juicy bite and creamy texture that coats the mouth. The name, Pitchfork, references the old Cheddar-making tools used to toss the curd while mixing in the salt. This practice is something that Neal’s Yard Dairy continues today. Milk Type: Cow Milk Source: Produced on-site Average Age: 12 months Cheesemakers: Maugan & Todd Trethowan Serving Suggestion: Fold grated Pitchfork Cheddar into scrambled eggs towards the end of the cooking process to get deeper, more savory eggs. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: The Pitchfork Cheddar pairs well with a light red wine such as a Pinot Noir, or a Silky White Wine, like a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc. For beer, reach for a Cider or English Ale. WINESTYLES: Fruity or Silky BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean BACKGROUND:

gorwydd_caerphilly_location_map_e4fd8e5d

Historically, most West Country cheesemakers produced Cheddar before embarking on a cheese more commonly associated with their friends across the Welsh border: Caerphilly. Cheddar takes over a year to mature, while Caerphilly can be turned around in a month of less, so in leaner times, particularly between the first and second world wars, Caerphilly sales provided a steady flow of income while the Cheddar took its time to age. The Trethowans, however, have gone about this the other way around. While based in their home country of Wales, they made their name producing their signature Gorwydd Caerphilly, but when they moved across the border to a dairy farm just up the road from the Somerset market town of Cheddar, they felt compelled to begin producing a clothbound Cheddar alongside it. The milk comes from their herd of Holstein and Jersey cows, which graze on the farm’s organic pastures. The Cheddar is handmade in small batches to a traditional farmhouse recipe. – Neal’s Yard Dairy

Neal’s Yard Dairy Lincolnshire Poacher Alford, Lincolnshire, England

West Country Cheddar meets Comté in this cheese. It is smooth and densely creamy in texture with flavors ranging from rich and savory to long, sweet and somewhat pineapple-like. Lincolnshire Poacher is one of the very few cheeses to be produced on the east coast of the country, where the clay soils are usually improper for dairy farming. Milk Type: Cow Milk Source: Own herd Average Age: 18-24 Months Cheesemakers: Simon Jones and Richard Tagg Serving Suggestion: Melt on top of buttered crumpets or toast. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Similarly, the Lincolnshire Poacher pairs well with light red Pinot Noirs, Gamays or a Sangioveses. If you prefer white wine, reach for a Silky White, like a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc. Ciders or English Ales will pair best with this cheese. WINESTYLES: Fruity or Silky BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean BACKGROUND:

Although the loamy or clay soils of Lincolnshire are usually ill-suited to dairy farming, the lush pastures of Simon Jones’s Ulceby Grange farm sit on chalky land – and it is this, combined with the mild climate, that has made Lincolnshire Poacher one of very few cheeses to be produced on the east coast of the country. Though the farm has been in the family since 1917, the Jones family didn’t start making cheese until the 1990s, when a young Simon returned from agricultural college. Eager to turn his hand toward cheesemaking, he enlisted the help of renowned Welsh cheesemaker Dougal Campbell to develop a recipe, and the result – which incorporates the hallmarks of a hard mountain cheese into a traditional West Country Cheddar – proved so popular that customers at the local cheese shop initially had to be rationed to quarter of a pound each. Simon’s brother Tim has since joined him on the farm, and in 1995 Simon employed a full-time cheesemaker, Richard Tagg. Today, it is Jon Collins whose job it is to transform milk from their 230-strong herd of Holstein Friesians into cheese on an almost daily basis. Once the curds have been moulded, salted and pressed for 36 hours, the resulting cheese truckles are matured on wooden boards and turned regularly to ensure even maturation. The brothers recently invested in a robot for turning the truckles, improving consistency still further. Though some Lincolnshire Poacher will be aged for up to 36 months, we believe the finest tasting truckles are between a year and 24 months old. – Neal’s Yard Dairy ABOUT NEAL’S YARD DAIRY: Founded in 1979 by Randolph Hodgson, Neal’s Yard Dairy started as a small shop tucked away in corner of London’s Covent Garden, selling and making Greek-style yogurt, crème fraîche and a couple other cheeses. It later became a popular shop for local farmhouse cheesemakers to sell their own product. Today, Neals’ Yard Dairy sells the very best British and Irish cheeses. They work with about 40 cheesemakers, all with different cheesemaking styles and techniques. Learn more about their story here.

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

June Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mcginnessalex

Caseificio dell’Alta Langa Rocchetta Italy

The Rocchetta is a blend of three different milks, pasteurized cow’s milk, pasteurized sheep’s milk and pasteurized goat’s milk. It is a slightly ripened soft cheese, without holes, and an edible white/straw yellow rind. Short and careful aging create a creamy balance, allowing the sweetness and acidity to melt together. The palate highlights flavors of butter and crème fraiche. FOOD PAIRING: This cheese eats well on its own, or served alongside cured meats and jams, or in a salad. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRING: The Caseificio dell’Alta Langa Rocchetta cheese pairs well with Italian wines, such as our June Primary White Wine Club wine, or a crisp Pinot Grigio. For beer, reach for a Weiss Beer or any pilsner WINESTYLES: Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp and Clean ABOUT CASEIFICIO DELL’ALTA LANGA: Based in the Piedmont Hills of Italy, in a small village called Bosia, Caseificio dell’Alta Langa continues to follow traditions of the people who have inhabited this land for centuries. The territory is made up of steep slopes where goats, sheep and cows are herded and modest amounts of milk is milked and produced each day. Learn more about their story here.

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club! Each month you’ll discover 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 cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely! Click to learn more >

April Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on March 31, 2021 by mcginnessalex

Grafton Village Cheese Clothbound Cheddar Vermont, USA

Grafton’s signature Cheddar is wrapped in cheesecloth and cave-aged for 6-8 months, a traditional method used for centuries allowing the cheese to take on a deeper variety of flavors. Grassy, nutty notes dominate with some lemony accents and a smooth, lactic body. The texture is firm and creamy with a tendency to crumble. AWARDS:

2019 American Cheese Society – Second Place
2019 International Cheese & Dairy Awards – Gold
2019 Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition – Silver
Many others – click here

FOOD PAIRING: Serve as table cheese, alongside dried fruits, nutty bread, dark berries, or grainy mustards WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRING: For wine, pair with our April Wine Club Wine – Pierre Jean Sauvignon Blanc; or other ‘Old-World’ classics such as a Chablis, Pinot Noir or Riesling. For beer, reach for a Wheat Beer, Red Ale or off-dry Cider. WINESTYLES: Silky BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean or Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT GRAFTON VILLAGE CHEESE: The Grafton Cooperative Cheese Company was founded in 1892 by dairy farmers in rural agricultural communities who gathered together to make their surplus raw milk into cheese. This helped the community as they were able to take an abundance of creamy milk and turn it into a food that could be stored for a longer period of time. In 1912, a fire destroyed the original factory; it wasn’t until several decades later, in the mid 1960s, the nonprofit Windham Foundation restored the company, and a new era for the town was born. Today, quality and taste are the hallmarks of their company’s award-winning cheeses. Learn more about their story here.

Quicke’s Devonshire Red Clothbound Cheese Devon, UK

Quicke’s is handcrafted using milk from grass-fed cows, clothbound and naturally matured, typically for 6 months. This vibrant, full-flavored cheese has a distinctive taste on a classic Red Leicester, with crumbly texture, fresh, nutty flavors and a lemony creaminess. Best to be eaten within 7 days of opening. Once opened, wrap in greaseproof paper and store in air-tight container in the fridge. AWARDS:

2020 Great Taste Award

FOOD PAIRING: Use in a Shepard’s Pie or with savory scones WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRING: Pair with April’s Red Wine Club Wines or a fruity Pinot Noir. Also pairs well with sparkling wines, ciders and ales. WINESTYLES: Mellow or Fruity BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean; Sour, Tart & Funky; or Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT QUICKE’S: Established in 1540 by Andrew Quicke, when he fell in love with Devon village and built a better farm. Using traditional recipes, time-honored techniques and heritage starters passed down through the generations, Quicke’s continues to create outstanding clothbound cheddar. Made by hand in the old-fashioned way, slowly matured for a deeply satisfying flavor, their cheese celebrates the deep connection that has grown between the Quicke family and the land they have nurtured for almost 500 years. Learn more about their story here.

WineStyles of West Des Moines is excited to announce they have got their hands on a small amount of Hook’s Cheese Company’s special 15 Year Cheddar! While this is not featured in this month’s Cheese Club, we promise you don’t want to miss this. Ask how you can pick up this very special, limited cheese at your local wine store!

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery Cheddar Somerset, England

Clawson Ploughman’s Choice Great Britain

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

Share this:

Barber’s Farmhouse 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar England

Casa Forcello White Watermelon Mostarda Lombardia, Italy

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

Share this:

Barber’s Farmhouse 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar England

Casa Forcello Pear Mostarda Lombardia, Italy

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

Share this:

Carr Valley Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar La Valle, Wisconsin

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar Somerset, England

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

Share this:

Shopshire Blue Blue Cheese Leicestershire, UK

Red Dragon Cheese Cheddar Wales, UK

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Share this:

Vermont Creamery St. Albans Websterville, Vermont

Beehive Cheese Seahive Cheddar Uintah, Utah

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Share this:

Beehive Cheese Queen Bee Porcini Cheddar Uintah, Utah

Beehive Cheese Teahive Cheddar Uintah, Utah

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Share this:

Neal’s Yard Dairy Pitchfork Cheddar Somerset, England

Neal’s Yard Dairy Lincolnshire Poacher Alford, Lincolnshire, England

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Share this:

Caseificio dell’Alta Langa Rocchetta Italy

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Share this:

Grafton Village Cheese Clothbound Cheddar Vermont, USA

Quicke’s Devonshire Red Clothbound Cheese Devon, UK

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

Share this:

Neal’s Yard Dairy
Montgomery Cheddar
Somerset, England

Clawson
Ploughman’s Choice
Great Britain