About the dairy and the cheese

After successfully owning and managing a high volume dairy in Georgia, the Wehner family decided that the way they produced milk was unsatisfactory.  They traded in the concrete barns, unhappy cows and conventional dairy business for a sustainable, small production dairy farm.  Their cows live outside, get exercise, enjoy lush green pastures and produce sweet, hormone and stimulant free milk.

Then, as if they didn't have enough to do, they added a goat dairy and farmstead cheese making business.  Their philosophy about caring for the land and the animals is carried over to their goat herd as well.  They happily browse woods, fields and pastures.  The resulting milk produces unique and delicious cheeses.

The Georgia Pecan Chevre was created as an effort to help identify them as a South Georgia farm.  It has become their signature cheese.  This cheese has a pure white interior, surrounded by crushed organic Georgia pecans with a thin to medium thick bloomy rind.  The young Chevre has a very velvety center, but as the cheese ages the interior becomes dry and crumbly in texture.  The tanginess of the goat cheese is really complimented by the nutty taste of the pecans.

Cheese Handling Procedures

Let the cheese sit at room temperature for an hour or so before serving.  The cheese should be wrapped with plastic wrap or paper if you have any leftovers.  Sometimes a blue mold will develop on the rind which is normal and perfectly safe to eat.  The recommended shelf life is seven to 10 days, although the cheese will last up to 3 weeks.

Wine and food pairing suggestions

Try rustic walnut bread, ripe peaches or peach jam, dried fruit and a big buttery chardonnay.  This cheese also makes a beautiful centerpiece to a cheese board. 

About the Cheesemonger

The cheesemonger has two locations: The Grapevine Wine & Cheese Shop located in downtown Willow Glen, CA and Good Tastes Wine, Cheese & Tasting Bar located in downtown Campbell, CA.  Selecting cheese at these shops could not be easier or more fun.   They have a wide selection of high quality cheese from throughout the world with new shipments frequently arriving. All cheese can be tasted prior to purchase and is cut to order. And if you are not sure what you want their knowledgeable staff will gladly help you pick out the perfect cheese.   Stop by and check out this months featured cheese or join their bi-monthly Cheese club and be surprised by the outstanding cheeses provided to you!

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