Has so much deliciousness ever been assembled on Zoom? Sixteen blue-ribbon cheeses. Four tastings. The best of the best. Oh, and a bonus cheese on the final evening. That’s the new “Cheese O’Clock” series in a nutshell, folks. My co-conspirator in cheese, Laura Werlin, and I hope you will join us for this virtual cheese party/cheese class/deep dive. We’re tasting exclusively American Cheese Society Blue Ribbon Winners, grouped into four themed tastings. Come taste what expert judges have deemed best of class! Plus, we’ll be joined by a cheesemaker and winemaker every time to deepen the discussion. It’s free to register and listen in, but you’ll learn more if you purchase each week’s unique cheese and wine collection and taste along with us. All tastings are 4 pm to 5 pm PT.

Always Time for Cheese!

Thursday, November 5
“Clever Creations” with Markham Napa Valley

Four cheeses that chart their own course. True originals!
Guest winemaker: Kimberlee Nicholls of Markham Napa Valley
Guest cheesemaker: Sarah Hoffman of Green Dirt Farm

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We'll be Tasting:

Green Dirt Farm Woolly Rind
Westfield Farm Classic Blue Log
LaClare Family Creamery Cave-Aged Chandoka
Farm at Doe Run St. Malachi
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2018 Markham District Series Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
2017 Markham Marked Parcels Merlot, Little Canyon Vineyard, Napa Valley
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Thursday, November 12
“How the West Was Won” with MacRostie Winery

California, Oregon and Washington bring their best to this tasting.
Guest winemaker: Heidi Bridenhagen of Macrostie Winery
Guest cheesemaker: Reggie Jones of Central Coast Creamery

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We'll be Tasting:

Laura Chenel Goat Brie
Central Coast Creamery Ewenique
Beecher’s Flagship Reserve
Rogue Creamery Caveman Blue
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2017 MacRostie Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros
2017 MacRostie Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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Thursday, November 19
“Vermont Master Class” with Argyle Winery

Four winners from a tiny state with huge influence on the artisan cheese world.
Guest winemaker: Nate Klostermann of Argyle Winery
Guest cheesemaker: Jeremy Stephenson of Spring Brook Farm

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We'll be Tasting:

Vermont Creamery Bonne Bouche
Vermont Farmstead Lillé
Spring Brook Farm Reading
Vermont Shepherd Invierno
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2015 Argyle Brut, Knudsen Vineyard
2017 Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills
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Thursday, December 3
“Four States, Five Stars” with Charles Krug Winery

Meet exceptional cheeses from coast to coast on this tasty road trip.
Guest cheesemaker: Chris Gentine of Deer Creek Cheese
Guest winemaker: Peter Mondavi of Charles Krug

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We'll be Tasting:

Nicasio Valley Cheese Foggy Morning
Haystack Mountain Snowmass Raclette
Deer Creek Cheese Vat 17
Deer Creek Cheese The Imperial Buck
Old Chatham Creamery Ewe’s Blue
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2019 Charles Krug Winery Sauvignon Blanc
2017 Charles Krug Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
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