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Cowgirl Creamery

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International Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2022

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2024

Cowgirl Creamery is a renowned artisanal cheese producer, founded in 1997 by Sue Conley and Peggy Smith in Petaluma, California. The company specializes in the production of organic cheeses, offering a wide range of hand-crafted cheeses that reflect their commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation.


Cowgirl Creamery prides itself on using milk from local farms in the Point Reyes area, known for its rich pastures. The use of locally sourced, organically grown milk gives their cheeses a unique character, depth of flavor, and a high level of quality.


Two of Cowgirl Creamery's most famous products are Mt. Tam and Red Hawk, both cheeses with rich, creamy textures and complex flavors. Mt. Tam is a soft, creamy cheese with a mild sweetness, while Red Hawk is a washed-rind cheese with a deep, intense flavor, characterized by its reddish-orange rind.  Read more

These cheeses have become symbols of quality and excellence in the world of artisanal cheese. Cowgirl Creamery produces cheeses in small batches, allowing them to pay close attention to every step of the production process, from sourcing the milk to the final aging phase.


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Cowgirl Creamery Shop

80 4th St, Point Reyes Station, California, USA

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Ferry Building Marketplace

900 E, 5th St, San Francisco, California, USA

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