From the Skagit Valley to downtown Seattle, Washington cheesemakers are demonstrating their commitment to all-natural artisan products, creating cheeses that are not just popular in the state of Washington but that have been recognized worldwide.
Beecher's signature cheese, Flagship, is a creamy combination of cheddar and gruyere, carefully aged for one year and delivering a distinctive, robust, nutty flavor.
Flagship pairs nicely with a Pouilly Fuisse or a Syrah
Mt Townsend Creamery's Trailhead falls somewhere between Comte and Cantal. It is a mild cheese with mellow flavor that depends on the quality of the milk and grazing land to provide its flavor. Trailhead is aged three to six months.
A raw cow's milk aged monteray style cheese with a creamy, buttery taste and texture. Naturally cream colored with no artificial ingredients or added colorants. Valley Girl Cheese, a real farmstead raw cow's milk cheese! Mild in taste, usually aged for two to four months.
Gouda, a traditional Dutch cheese, is mild and creamy when young. Our aged Gouda develops a nice sharp flavor, becoming drier and crumbly over time. We have flavored Goudas, including Herb (parsley, chives, garlic), Cumin, Nettle, and Caraway.
Shepherd's Gem Made with 100% sheep milk, this semi-hard cheese has a dense, rich texture and a characteristically full-bodied flavor. Shepherd's Gem showcases the unique richness of sheep milk cheeses.
Refers to cheeses that are handmade in small quantities with respect for the tradition of the cheese. Artisan cheeses can be, but are not necessarily, made from milk obtained from animals located on the farm where the cheese is made.