Estero Gold

As a young cheese, at about 6 months aged, is very pliable, with grassy, fruity overtones. As it continues to age, the flavor deepens, becoming complex and nutty.

It has an open texture with small holes and straw-like coloring. Its subtle, creamy and buttery taste nicely complements many other foods.

It melts wonderfully in pastas and polenta, or try it shredded on a salad.

Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery is located on the rural coast of Sonoma County, California. The company produces handcrafted, Italian style artisan cheeses made from 100% Jersey cows milk. The cows have access to pasture 365 days a year, are never treated with growth hormones or antibiotics and the land is certified organic.

Karen Bianchi-Moreda and her son Joe Moreda, Jr. are the 4th and 5th generations to be involved in the dairy industry. Karen grew up on her family’s dairy farm and in 2008 began exploring ways to carve her own niche in the industry.