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October Cheese Club: Iowa

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Jaspers Eligo cheeseCheese ClubJasper Hill Farm Eligo Pasteurized Cow and Goat Milk Cheese Greensboro, Vermont

Eligo, named for a nearby lake, is the first cheese Jasper Hill Creamery has developed to suit the expertly crafted goat milk coming from their partners at Bridgman Hill Farm. Eligo’s flavors bring out the best in both milk types; buttery richness from the cow milk carries a soft, white pepper spice note and goat aromas. A densely creamy texture is a bit softer beneath the rosy-orange washed rind, where the flavors are more pronounced.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Eligo’s goat aromas and subtle earthiness from the rind make it a great match for skin contact or full-bodied white wines, and mixed fermentation ales. Preserved lemon, mild green olives, and toasted almonds make for nice accompaniments.

ABOUT THE CREAMERY: It all began when brothers Andy and Mateo, along with their wives, Victoria and Angie, pooled their life savings and bought a rocky hillside farm in Vermont’s subarctic climate zone near the Canadian border. What made the Northeast Kingdom region special to them was the sleepy village of Greensboro with its sparkling, secluded Caspian Lake – where their family had found summer respite for more than 100 years.  Greensboro’s sparse population and rural locale held few opportunities for conventional career paths. The old dairy barn they found themselves with hadn’t seen cows for nearly 40 years. About a third of the farms in town sold their cows in 1998; the same year that the Kehlers bought what locals referred to as “the old Jasper Hill farm.” Learn more about Jasper Hill Farm’s story here> Information and Photos © Jasper Hill Farm – All Rights Reserved.

Coopers-Hill-Header-Product-485x485Cooper’s Hill Double Gloucester Great Britain

Cooper’s Hill celebrates a famous cheese rolling tradition enshrined in English folklore.  This pasteurized cow’s milk cheese combines the creamy texture and rounded taste of a quintessential British Double Gloucester with the tang of added chives and onions. Every year, a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese is sent down the hill and the first person chasing it to cross the finish line receives the wheel of the cheese and all the accolades. Learn more about this fun tradition >

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: This cheese suits Mellow or Bold wine styles, such as a Syrah or Spanish Rioja wine. Silky white wine style, such as a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre region in Loire Valley, France. For craft beer, a natural partner would be British or American Brown Ales.

WINESTYLES: Bold or Mellow red wines or  Silky white wines. BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy

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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 >

October Cheese Club: Cedar Rapids

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Cheese Club Fromager florette goat cheese Fromager d’Affinois Florette Goat’s Milk Brie Cheese Pélussin, France

Florette is a goat’s milk cheese with a stark white paste and a dimple-edged rind, folded over itself like a freshly baked pie crust. It’s the brightest, freshest-tasting cheese in Fromager d’Affinois’ lineup, with notes of tangy lemon yogurt and a clean, fresh scent, reminiscent of grass after a morning rain. 

PAIRINGS: Best paired with fresh, springtime flavors, like lemon marmalade, Granny Smith apples, and Marcona almonds. Or ripe blueberries, honey and fresh basil. Also great with spiced fig jam. This cheese pairs beautifully with Sauvignon Blanc wines, cool-climate Chardonnay, sparkling wines, or Beaujolais and light Pinot Noir wines. 

WINESTYLES: Silky or Mellow

BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean

ABOUT THE CREAMERY: In the 1980s, Jean Claude Guilloteau and his wife settled in Pélussin, a picturesque village in France’s Rhône-Alpes region, near Lyon. Surrounded by vineyards, mountains and a rich culinary tradition, Guilloteau set out to rethink the art of French cheesemaking.

Drawing on his experience in yogurt production, Guilloteau pioneered the use of ultrafiltration, a process that removes excess water from milk while retaining its natural richness. Combined with years of research into unique cultures and rennet, this innovative approach created the signature silky, creamy texture and delicate flavor found in Fromagerie Guilloteau cheeses, like Florette. What began in a small French village eventually found its way to cheese lovers around the world. Learn more about the history of Fromager d’Affinois here> Information © Fromager d’Affinois – All Rights Reserved.

Coopers-Hill-Header-Product-485x485Cooper’s Hill Double Gloucester Great Britain

Cooper’s Hill celebrates a famous cheese rolling tradition enshrined in English folklore.  This pasteurized cow’s milk cheese combines the creamy texture and rounded taste of a quintessential British Double Gloucester with the tang of added chives and onions. Every year, a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese is sent down the hill and the first person chasing it to cross the finish line receives the wheel of the cheese and all the accolades. Learn more about this fun tradition > WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: This cheese suits Mellow or Bold wine styles, such as a Syrah or Spanish Rioja wine. Silky white wine style, such as a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre region in Loire Valley, France. For craft beer, a natural partner would be British or American Brown Ales. WINESTYLES: Bold or Mellow red wines or  Silky white wines. BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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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 >

September Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubFromage Station Alfred Tomme cheeseFromagerie La Station
Alfred Le Fermier
Tomme
Quebec, Canada

This cheese proudly bears the name of Alfred Bolduc (the farmer), ancestor of the family-owned creamery, La Station de Compton. This highly awarded raw cow’s milk cheese is a dense, hard alpine-style Tomme. It is a farmstead cheese made of organic raw milk, cook pressed, and cured on wood board. Tasting notes highlight a complex, savory profile with meaty, buttery, and nutty nuances (reminiscent of Gruyère or Comte), balanced by sweet notes, parmy aromatics, and a brothy, long finish. Its sunset yellow rind has a pleasant wood smell.  Aged 8 months to 36 months. Certified farmstead cheese and organic.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Belgium/Blonde Ale.

WINESTYLES: Rich or Mellow wine style
BEERSTYLES: Crisp and Clean beer style

RECIPE SUGGESTION: Mushroom Crostini with Alfred le Fermier, click here>

Mushroom Crostini with Alfred le Fermier

Mushroom Crostini with Alfred le Fermier

 

Raclette de Compton cheeseFromagerie La Station
Raclette de Compton au Poivre
Quebec, Canada

This Raclette de Compton au Poivre is an organic, raw cow’s milk cheese. It features a coppery washed rind, a golden and exceptionally creamy paste, and a distinctive line of pink peppercorns running through its center.  The flavor is notably mild and buttery, enhanced by fragrant pepper and a fruity, aromatic profile. It’s a semi-soft supple and melty cheese with chesnut flavors and the pink peppercorns yield their perfume when heated. Certified organic and farmstead cheese.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Pair with an off dry Riesling, Gamay or a Saison (crisp farmhouse beer).

WINESTYLES: Crisp
BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean

RECIPE SUGGESTION: Parsnip Soup with Compton’s Raclette Grilled Cheese Croutons, click here>

Parsnip Soup with Compton's Raclette Grilled Cheese Crotons

Parsnip Soup with Compton’s Raclette Grilled Cheese Crotons

ABOUT FROMAGERIE LA STATION:
For six generations, Formagerie La Station has been an organic, family-owned dairy farm in Compton, Quebec, operated by the Bolduc family’s fourth generation. Famous for “farmstead” cheeses made from raw organic cow’s milk, they utilize rotational grazing for their herd.  The Bolduc family’s heritage in the Eastern Townships dates back to 1928. Nestled near the Vermont border, the Bolduc family farm stretches across remarkable landscape in the heart of the Appalachians, with sweeping views of Mount Orford.  Today, their farm spans nearly 1,000 acres, all of it certified organic.  The cows graze on organic pastures free of pesticides and GMOs, directly influencing the deep, complex flavors of the dairy’s artisanal offerings.  From the fields to the barn, every step is guided by a commitment to quality, sustainability, and respect for nature. Learn more about La Station>

 

 

 

 

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August Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubArtikaas-hey-there-cheeseArtikaas
Hay There
Lavender and Thyme
Gouda Cheese
Netherlands

Artikaas’ Hay There Gouda cheese is aged for 60 days, resulting in an aromatic, creamy and earthy cheese. Tiny sprigs of aromatic lavender and herbal thyme are gently mixed by hand with curds prior to pressing and aging the wheel. They bring fresh floral and herbal notes, and a subtle sweetness, to the earthy, creaminess of Artikaas’ Raw Milk Gouda. So refreshing. Enjoy with this recipe for Peach Lavender Thyme Cheesy Bread or Lavender Gouda Cookies with No Churn Blueberry Ice Cream >

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a sparkling white or Pinot Noir. For beer, reach for something crisp and clean.

WINESTYLES: Bubbly
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

Artikaas-black-garlic-cheeseArtikaas
Youngsters
Black Garlic
Gouda Cheese
Netherlands

This delightful cheese boasts a creamy texture that melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by the rich, savory umami of black garlic. It’s aged for 4-6 weeks resulting in a mild, umami forward, creamy cheese. Each bite is a blend of traditional Gouda flavor with a gourmet twist, making it a great addition to any culinary creation. Enjoy with this recipe for Savory Black Garlic Gouda Croissant Bake or Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Black Garlic Gouda>

Protection: D.O.P.
Age: 6 months
Fat: 45%-57%

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Pair with a citrusy Sauvignon Blanc or grab a light Mexican lager and some Bloody Mary mix to make a Michelada.

WINESTYLES: Crisp
BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean

ABOUT ARTIKAAS:
For six generations, Artikaas has been making Original Dutch Gouda for the most demanding cheese eaters in Holland and beyond. Their gouda is made using traditional, sustainable methods going back 2000 years.

Information © Artikaas – All Rights Reserved.

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July Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubRomero Fino CheeseRomero Fino
Sheep’s Milk Cheese
Toledo, Spain

Made from raw sheep’s milk and aged a minimum of 4 months. This cheese has rosemary incorporated into the paste of the cheese, which sets it apart from others that only the have rosemary on the rind, resulting in a flavor that is more subtle and less astringent. The rosemary perfumes the cheese beautifully; it’s creamy in texture, with a slight sweetness and smooth, lingering finish.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a Grenache from Spain (what grows together, goes together)! For beer, try this with a classic Saison or any farmhouse ale. 

WINESTYLES: Fruity
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

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Artequeso Manchego curedArtequeso
Manchego Semi Curado
Sheep’s Milk Cheese
La Mancha, Spain

This exceptional raw milk Manchego is crafted exclusively from sheep’s milk sourced from local herds. Once the milk is collected, Artequeso Manchego cheese is produced following only the strictest of artisan traditions, during which cheesemaker Alfonso Alvarez and his staff keep absolute control over each step of the cheese making process: this includes curd cutting, whey drainage, salting, and finally drying. After production, each wheel is attentively aged, with precise control of temperature and humidity to ensure optimal flavor and texture throughout the affinage process.

Protection: D.O.P.
Age: 6 months
Fat: 45%-57%

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a medium-bodied Spanish Tempranillo (again, what grows together, goes together). For beer, pair with a Vienna Lager to bring out the toasted bread & light caramel notes of the cheese.

WINESTYLES: Mellow
BEERSTYLES: Malty

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June Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubHarbisonMiniJasper Hill Farm
Mini Harbison
Greensboro, Vermont

An adorable mini version of a Jasper Hill original, this cheese gets its name from Anne Harbison, affectionately known as the grandmother of Greensboro as she’s active in the community, running a bed and breakfast and working in the public library. Although tiny, Harbison’s thick, but spoonable paste balances rich, sweet-cream flavors with vegetal complexity. Each wheel is cinched with spruce cambium—the interior bark layer—harvested from Jasper Hill’s woodlot, providing structure for its gooey texture, while also adding a woodsy nuance to the ripening cheese.

When a bit younger, the bark can be peeled away for sliced portioning. If the bark has fused with a more loosened paste, then its best to leave the bark intact and spoon out portions from the top. Serve with a fruit mostarda and crusty bread. (please don’t eat the bark)

Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow Milk
Style: Bark-wrapped, bloomy rind
Milk Source: Local Pastured Herds
Format: Mini
Affinage: 6-13 weeks
Typical Profile: Sweet cream, button mushroom, woodsy, raspberry, mustard

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
This cheese is best served with sparkling wine, apple cider, a fresh IPA and any barrel-aged wine or beer.

WINESTYLES: Bubbly or Bold
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

moses-sleeperJasper Hill Farm
Moses Sleeper Mini
Greensboro, Vermont

Another adorable mini that should NOT be slept on. The Moses Sleeper Mini is inspired by a classic French Brie. It’s approachable and nuanced; beneath its thin bloomy rind lies a gooey, milky core showcasing a complex array of flavors at peak ripeness: cauliflower, crème fraîche, and toasted nuts. A bright, clean finish with a hint of button mushroom aroma follows the rich flavors of the paste.

Perfect for a festive cheese board or for baking en croute as an elegant dessert. At room temperature, this cheese is pliable and decadent without being runny. Pair with country pâte, pickled carrots, and a crusty baguette to bring together a rustic and satisfying ploughman’s platter.

Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow Milk
Style: Bloomy rind
Milk Source: Local Pastured Herds
Format: Mini
Affinage: 6-12 weeks
Typical Profile: Cauliflower, crème fraîche, toasted nuts, white mushroom

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a crisp white wine or a farmhouse saison ale.

WINESTYLES: Crisp
BEERSTYLES: Crisp/Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT JASPER HILL FARM:
Jasper Hill is a working dairy farm with an on-site creamery in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Jasper Hill is driven to be the standard bearer of quality and innovation in the artisan cheese industry, while promoting their regional taste of place. Their underground aging facility maximizes the potential of cheeses made by the creamery, as well as those made by other local producers. Leftover whey from the cheesemaking process is fed to heritage breed pigs, roaming the woodlands beyond the cows’ pasture. Their mission is to make the highest possible quality products in a way that supports Vermont’s working landscape.

Information © Jasper Hill Farm – All Rights Reserved.

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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 >

May Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubRobiolina cheese wheelCaseificio dell’Alta Langa
Alta Langa Robiolina
Piedmont, Italy

Alta Langa Robiolina is a small, fresh robiola-style cheese from Piedmont made from a blend of cow, sheep, and goat milk enriched with cream, giving it the richness of a double-cream cheese while remaining remarkably light and airy. Produced by Caseificio dell’Alta Langa and shipped very young, it has no rind and a soft, moist, almost custard-like texture that is fluffy and easily spreadable.  It has a gentle milky aroma and a balanced flavor that combines the sweetness of cow’s milk, the richness of sheep’s milk, and a subtle tang from goat’s milk. The result is a mild but nuanced profile that is fresh, lightly lactic, and never sharp, making it ideal for enjoying simply or adding a delicate, creamy lift to dishes without heaviness.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
For wine, go with a Moscato d’Asti, like the Cantina Pertinace Moscato D’Asti from our May Sweet Club selections. For beer, a Belgian Witbier would work beautifully, as it would add just enough brightness to keep each bite lively.

WINESTYLES: Nectar
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

About Alta Landa Dairy:
Family-owned and operated since 1881, their philosophy has always been based on preserving the ancient cheesemaking traditions from their grandparents. They produce excellent quality cheeses, holding on to their three core values: manual processing, human skill and innovation. They are constantly researching local recipes, testing new technologies and attending to the quality of their ingredients to ensure they bring the finest cheeses to life. Learn more here.

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Cacio de roma cheese wheelCacio de Roma®
Italy

Made from the countryside of Rome, this is an Italian semi-soft, sheep’s milk cheese. Formed in a small round, known as a caciotta, the cheese is aged for about one month, during which it develops a mild sweet flavor and semi-firm texture. It’s a classic table cheese.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a crisp Italian white wine such as a Vermentino, and for beer, let’s stay on trend with a classic, clean Pilsner.

WINESTYLES: Crisp
BEERSTYLES: Crisp

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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.

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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.

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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 >

February Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubSaint Nectaire cheeseSaint Nectaire AOC
Semi-soft Cheese
Auvergne, France

This semi-soft, washed-rind cheese comes from the Auvergne region of France. It is made from either raw or pasteurized cow’s milk, sourced primarily from breeds like Salers or Montbéliarde. The paste is soft and aromatic with a creamy color. It is slightly sweet and has subtle flavors of hazelnut with an almost spice-like after-bite.

Saint Nectaire is distinguished with the prestigious AOC designation and it undergoes a maturation period lasting six to eight weeks. Throughout this process, the cheeses are washed with salted water and regular turned over to cultivate the specific orange-grey rind. the cheeses are aged on rye straw to impart a distinct pungency.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
For a wine, pair with this month’s sweet club selection: Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Old Vine Muscat. For beer, enjoy this semi-soft, washed-rind cheese with a Belgian Saison.

WINESTYLES: Nectar
BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy

Information & Photos © Zuercher & Co. and Cheese.com – All Rights Reserved.

Blue Stilton Reserve CheeseClawson Farms
Reserve Blue Stilton Cheese
Leicestershire, England

This traditional cheese is still made by hand in just three English counties: Leicester, Derby, and Nottingham. It has long been valued for its ability to evoke the flavors of the past. Beneath its rough, mottled grey-brown rind lies an ivory paste threaded with greenish-blue veins of mold. The texture is dense and fudge-like, and the flavor is gently fruity with a mellow richness.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
For a wine, pair with this month’s sweet club selection: Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Old Vine Muscadelle. For beer, enjoy this English cheese with an English barleywine.

WINESTYLES: Nectar
BEERSTYLES: Dark & Roasty

About Clawson Farms:
Clawson Farms is a farmer-owned co-operative founded in 1912 in Long Clawson, Leicestershire, now made up of around 30 local farms within a 30-mile radius. With over a century of cheese-making heritage, the creamery blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to produce award-winning British cheeses like Blue Stilton, Shropshire Blue, and Aged Rutland Red. Clawson remains committed to sustainability, animal welfare, and community values, recently unveiling a refreshed brand identity that celebrates its roots while inviting a new generation to discover its cheeses. Learn more here.

Information & Photos © Zuercher & Co. and Clawson Farms – All Rights Reserved.

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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 >