OUR SEPTEMBER CHEESE SELECTION.

Oma is an American original, made by Sebastian von Trapp on his family's dairy farm in Waitsfield, Vermont. Oma means grandmother in German and is named in honor of their grandmother. It is an approachable washed-rind cheese and is made from the organic milk of the von Trapp's Jersey cows. Oma's flavor balances sweetness and pungency with flavors of ham, roasted nuts, and cultured butter. The interior is soft and pudding-like.
Farm/Producer/Importer: von Trapp Farmstead Cheese
Place: Waitsfield, VT
Style: Washed
Milk Type: Cow
Rennet: Traditional
Age: 10-14 weeks
Pairing: Grüner Veltliner/Belgian Dubbel Ale

Manchego is a tricky cheese. There are so many on the market, so how do you decide what is good, Manchego? We have tasted dozens and enthusiastically decided on Manchego 1605. This is one of the few Manchegos that is handmade with unpasteurized milk from a single herd of sheep and then aged with an unwaxed rind. Maria José produces it at Finca Sierra La Solana, a ranch from 1878 that also grows grapes and almonds. For us, it is not about age but flavor. These wheels taste of hay, green olive, and almonds. Manchego 1605 is truly artisanal and authentic.
Farm/Producer/Importer: Finca Sierra la Solana/Queseria 1605/Essex St. Cheese Company
Place: Ciudad Real, Spain
Style: Firm
Milk Type: Raw sheep
Rennet: Traditional
Age: 6-8 months
Pairing: Albariño, sour beer

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont, Shelburne Farms is a 1,400-acre working farm, a nonprofit education center for sustainability, and a National Historic Landmark. Shelburne Farms is home to a herd of Brown Swiss cows whose high-quality, raw milk is turned into their signature block cheddar. Shelburne Farms Cheddar is available in several ages, the two-year being our favorite. It has a crumbly, dense texture that melts in your mouth, and grassy, fruity flavors with a big, savory finish. Shelburne Two-Year Cheddar is at home on a cheese board and in the kitchen. Try it in mac and cheese, on burgers, and omelets.
Farm/Producer/Importer: Shelburne Farms
Place: Shelburne, Vermont
Style: Firm
Milk Type: Raw cow
Rennet: Traditional
Age: 2 years
Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Double IPA