Best Southern American Semi-hard Cheese Types
Thomasville Tomme is an American cheese produced in Georgia by Sweet Grass Dairy. This Tomme-style cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it's named after the town where the dairy is located. It's aged for at least 60 days, and underneath its natural rind, the texture is semi-firm and open.
The aromas are rich and earthy, while the flavors are savory, tangy, smooth, salty, buttery, and grassy. It's recommended to serve it with nuts and fruit such as apricots. Pair it with a glass of light red wine or a hoppy pale ale.
THE BEST Thomasville Tomme Cheeses
Sweet Grass Dairy
Thomasville Tomme
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place 2002
Old Drovers Road is an American cheddar-style cheese originating from Fairview, where it's produced by Looking Glass Creamery. This semi-hard cheese is made from raw cow's milk. Beneath the natural rind, the texture is crumbly and creamy.
The aromas are grassy, while the flavors are creamy, medium-sharp, and buttery. This cheese is named after the road on which generations of Western North Carolina livestock drivers traveled to Charlotte markets.
Ridgeline is an American cheese hailing from Fairview, where it's produced by Looking Glass Creamery. The cheese is made from cow's milk and it's rubbed with paprika and olive oil once it reaches 4 weeks of maturation. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is creamy, and there is a line of ash running through the center.
The aroma is mild, while the flavors are nutty, clean, subtle, milky, and reminiscent of caramel. After at least 5 months of maturation, the cheese is ready for consumption. It's recommended to pair Ridgeline with a glass of Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio.
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