http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/02/05/marin-french-cheese-co-petaluma.html In LA, but Still Exploring Desserts Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:38:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/02/05/marin-french-cheese-co-petaluma.html#comment-58 Sweet Napa » Blog Archive » Cowgirl Creamery - Point Reyes Station Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:20:33 +0000 http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/02/05/marin-french-cheese-co-petaluma.html#comment-58 [...] We were graciously treated to about 6 samples of their cheeses that we chose until we decided on one. If the cheeses at the Marin French Cheese Co reminded me of the farm, these cheeses reminded me of wine. Each one burst with combinations such unique and elegant notes that I usually become aware of at wine tastings. We decided on the Lincolnshire Poacher (this link goes to the “Cheese Library” on the Cowgirl Creamery site, which is well worth checking out) from Neal’s Yard Dairy. Even though it is associated with cheddars, it reminded me of a parmigiano-reggiano, but with a softer tooth, and with smoky and bacon-y notes, though it is a not a smoked cheese; it’s like the Chardonnay of assertive cheeses. [...] [...] We were graciously treated to about 6 samples of their cheeses that we chose until we decided on one. If the cheeses at the Marin French Cheese Co reminded me of the farm, these cheeses reminded me of wine. Each one burst with combinations such unique and elegant notes that I usually become aware of at wine tastings. We decided on the Lincolnshire Poacher (this link goes to the “Cheese Library” on the Cowgirl Creamery site, which is well worth checking out) from Neal’s Yard Dairy. Even though it is associated with cheddars, it reminded me of a parmigiano-reggiano, but with a softer tooth, and with smoky and bacon-y notes, though it is a not a smoked cheese; it’s like the Chardonnay of assertive cheeses. [...]

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