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February 6, 2024
Cheese Wisdom: A goat’s milk brie-style cheese with lots of ooze
Creamy and mild tasting cheese perfect for charcuterie boards
by Anita Skogland
Laura Chanel Creamy Brie Goat Cheese, Sonoma, California
Where to Purchase: Whole Foods
Price: $11.99/5 oz. wheel
The Style: Creamy texture with an edible rind and a hint of goat funk.
Flavor Profile: Mild tasting with fresh grass, herbs, citrus, and pistachio.
How to Enjoy: Warm it up to increase its creamy ooze factor, and sprinkle with dried fruit and nuts of your choice. Serve with thinly sliced prosciutto on a slice of baguette. Enjoy with mild green olives on a bed of delicate green lettuce.
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Picpoul, or a simple red like a young Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo.
Extra Reading: Laura Chanel spent ten years in Europe, especially France, learning the art of making cheese. Upon her return to California, she wanted to work with goats. She started her cheesery in the 1980’s and has won awards for her various styles of cheese ever since.
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