Garden Chive Chèvre (Harley Farms)

Producer

Harley Farms

Country

United States

Region

California

Weight

4 oz

Website

www.harleyfarms.com

Milk

Goat

Treatment

Pasteurised

Classification

Soft

Rennet

Vegetable

Rind

Fresh

Style

Fresh

Flavor

Flavor added to rind

Located in Pescadero, California, Harley Farms is a restored dairy farm that dates back to 1910. Owned and run by Dee Harley, a native of Britain, this is the only remaining dairy in San Mateo County, a once thriving dairy region. Having originally started with six pet goats, Harley Farms is now home to over 200 American Alpine goats. The milk is transformed into farmstead cheeses daily.

In production of this fresh chèvre, the milk is pasteurized at the lowest possible temperature in order to retain as much of its character as possible. The curd is also handled very gently to preserve the high moisture and delicate texture of the cheese. The fresh cheese is allowed to drain for 12-16 hours before being formed into logs and rolled in chopped chives.

Tasting Notes

Flavor of Garden Chive Chèvre is fresh, milky and sweet with slight vegetal notes, a hint of citrus and a balanced chive flavor. Texture is fragile and delicate, soft and silky.

Pairings

Pair it with a Cayuga white wine.