CARNEROS CAVES
California's First Cheese Cave
Gary and a long time Sonoma friend had often talked about curing cheese the old-fashioned way – in wine barrels that had been used to age premium wines. Their vision came to life on St. Patrick’s Day in 2002 when the first specially procured cheese was placed in an aromatic zinfandel saturated barrel to allow the flavors to meld and develop in the constant cool temperature of Carneros Caves.
You can find the cheese at the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards winery and Cline Cellars winery, or contact Sage Marketing direct.
BELLAFOGLIA
A brand of classic Italian-style Parmesan cheese, Bellafoglia is available shredded, grated or shaved.
In pizza or lasagna it means richness, authentic flavor and a commitment to quality.
MONTEREY FARMS
Monterey Farms is a brand of everyday cheeses – like cheddars – that are the mainstay of the market, with the addition of California favorites that have become the new tradition – Colby Jack, Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack.
SONOMA VALLEY OLIVE OIL COMPANY
Oil for Arts Education
Every year, Gary bottles olive oil selected from Sonoma Valley olive groves, and the proceeds from its sale are donated to local children’s arts education programs. Beneficiaries have included the Wilmar Center for Bereaved Children and the Montessori School. Last year, the olive oil won a silver medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair.
Great olive oil for a wonderful cause.
It’s Sage Marketing’s belief that you can find many great pairings of cheese and wine, but that there is as yet the undiscovered cheese and wine that are the truly perfect complement to each other.
The quest is on to create the match in Sonoma Valley, so watch out for more news on this exciting project.
The Monterey Cheese Company is the trading arm of Sage Marketing, selling cheese direct to consumers, and arranging transactions between retailers, wholesalers and producers.
