Morgan

Producer

Lakin's Gorges Cheese

Country

United States

Region

Maine

Size

2.25 ins high, 3.5 ins diameter

Weight

8 oz

Website

www.lakinsgorgescheese.com

Milk

Cow

Classification

Firm

Rennet

Microbial

Rind

Natural

Founded in 2011, Lakin’s Gorges Cheese is located in Rockport, Maine. For owner Allison Lakin, becoming a cheesemaker evolved from a background in anthropology, education, and technical theatre. When the opportunity arose in August 2011 to start her own business, without having her own cows, she took the plunge. According to Allison, cheesemaking combines her fascination with science with her love of magic. Milk for production is sourced from a single, certified organic and grass fed herd of Jersey and Jersey cross cows. She is working toward having her own farm, but currently is renting space from another Maine cheesemaker to produce her cheese. Currently, Allison makes cheese a few days each week, producing a variety of fresh and aged cheeses that are sold either via her local farmers’ market, restaurants and specialty food shops in Maine and New England. With a smooth, hard texture, Morgan is suitable for either eating, melting or grating. 

Tasting Notes

With its attractive dark ivory and cream paste, Morgan packs quite a punch. Flavors are quite salty and accompanied by a note of citrus.

Pairings

Suggested pairings: Guinness; Cabernet sauvignon. Dates, melon.