Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Cheese of the week: Midnight Moon

Name: Midnight Moon


Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Organic Co-op in Ames, Iowa

Country/Region of Origin: Arcata, CA

Price in Iowa: $22.40/lb.

Milk
: goat

Processing
: Aged six months

Texture
: firm

Color
: Straw yellow

Rind
: Wax

Aroma
: Nutty and mild dairy

Taste
: Sweet, nutty, fruity undernotes

Mouth feel
: firm
 
Notes:This is one of Cyprus Grove's Creamline cheeses and it is amazing.  It has a complex flavor profile that runs from nutty warmth to fruity sweetness.  Unfortunately, I only bought a small wedge of this cheese.  Now, I need to go buy more.


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