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Goat Cheddar (Redwood Hill)

Attributes
Producer: 
Redwood Hill Farm
Website: 
www.redwoodhill.com
Country of Origin: 
United States
Region of Origin: 
California
Milk Type: 
Goat
Milk Treatment: 
Pasteurised
Classification: 
Firm
Rennet: 
Vegetable
Rind: 
Rindless
Shape: 
Block
Size: 
Varies
Weight: 
5 lb or retail random weight pieces approx. 5 oz.

Located in Northern California’s Sonoma County, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery is both a goat dairy and a creamery producing specialty dairy products owned and operated by Jennifer Lynn Bice along with fifty-five dedicated employees.

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery was started by Jennifer’s parents in 1968 while she and her brothers and sisters were raising dairy goats in 4-H. Jennifer and her late husband, Steven Schack took over in 1978.

In addition to a passionate interest in raising and milking dairy goats, Jennifer also continues to develop and maintain an excellent genetics program. The herd has won many National Champions and Top Ten milking awards and produces seed stock for breeders across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Redwood Hill Farm was the first goat dairy in the US to be Certified Humane®, which is considered to be the gold standard in third-party certification for humane animal treatment.

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery is committed to sustainability. They have recently installed solar energy systems, which offset 100% of the projected energy needs of the creamery and the farm.

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s primary focus is on making natural artisanal cheeses, yogurts, kefir, and other specialty dairy products. Milk for production is sourced from their own dairy along with a number of other carefully selected local goat dairies. The milk is produced from Alpine, Nubian, La Mancha and Saanen dairy goats.

Aged over one year, the Redwood Hill Goat Cheddar has a smooth, firm texture. Its flavors are mild and sweet with savory notes. It has none of the intense, pungent flavors usually associated with goat milk cheeses.
Pairings: 
This cheddar pairs nicely with pear and apple. It also works very well in polenta. Beverage pairings depend on how the cheese is used, but the cheddar goes equally well with Beer, Hard Cider, and Red Wine.
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Featured Year: 
2012
Featured Month: 
05
Featured Day: 
06
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