In honor of National Cheese Day we share with you some of our local favorites from Northern California!

Our Tasting Salon is proud to partner with some of our region’s top artisan cheese producers to serve alongside our single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as a way to highlight the aroma and flavor nuances of each wine. Visitors to the Salon can explore these pairings in any of the tasting experiences that we offer. We invite you to create the same experience at home with these curated wine and cheese pairings. If you can’t find the specific California cheese in your local market, we have included links to purchase online direct from the creamery and a general description so that you can source something similar as an alternative. Enjoy!

La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay – Marin French Petite Breakfast Cheese

Alternative Selection: A soft ripened Brie cheese

Rochioli-Allen Vineyards Chardonnay – Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper

Alternative Selection: An aged sheep’s milk cheese

Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir – Chevoo Smoked Salt and Rosemary

Alternative Selection: Goat cheese cubes marinated in olive oil, or make your own!

Fort Ross Vineyard Pinot Noir – Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam

Alternative Selection: A cow’s milk triple cream Brie cheese

Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir – Cowgirl Creamery Chimney Rock

Alternative Selection: A cow’s milk Brie cheese with herb seasoned rind

Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir – Cypress Grove Midnight Moon

Alternative Selection: A goat’s milk cheese aged 6 months or more

Rochioli-Allen Vineyards Pinot Noir – Chevoo Dill Pollen and Garlic

Alternative Selection: Goat cheese cubes marinated in olive oil, or make your own!

Toboni Vineyard Pinot Noir – WM Cofield McKinley

Alternative Selection:  An aged cheddar cheese

Terra de Promissio Vineyard Pinot Noir – Chevoo Fennel Pollen and Orange

Alternative Selection: Goat cheese cubes marinated in olive oil, or make your own!