Fog Lights - Cypress Grove

It has a similar flavor profile to Humboldt Fog — bright and citrusy, but a bit earthier and more dense and fudgy. Also similar to its namesake, Fog Lights is ash covered and mold ripened, but because of its small size, Fog Lights does not have the classic ribbon of black ash through its center.

Fog Lights is best paired with sundried tomatoes and a fresh baguette, then washed down with a delicious Williamson white wine like Frisky Riesling or Joy Sauvignon Blanc.

We also love Fog Lights with Castelvetrano olives, seeded crackers, our Fizz sparkling wine.

Its small size also makes it a perfect cheese for topping a salad, soup or crostini with a small wedge for a big impact.

To optimize the quality of Humboldt Fog, keep cheese cold (32°–40°F) and wrapped in waxed paper. Re-wrapping soft-ripened cheese in wax or parchment paper will allow the cheese to breathe as it continues to ripen.

Humboldt Fog has a microbial (non-animal) rennet type and an optimal shelf life of 98 days uncut for our 5 lb wheel and 84 days uncut for our 1 lb wheel.

The name Fog Lights is a connection to Humboldt Fog, Cypress Grove’s flagship soft-ripened cheese that is sold as a 5-pound wheel. However, this cheese is quite demure in size compared to Humboldt Fog, clocking in at only 6 ounces.

“So, the name Fog Lights felt appropriate to make a connection to Humboldt Fog while playing with the cheese’s petite size,” Rasmussen says.