Midnight Moon
Midnight Moon is a gouda-style cheese that's produced in the Netherlands and sold under the Cypress Grove label in Arcata, California. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's left to age from 6 to 12 months before consumption.
Underneath its waxed rind, the texture is smooth, dense, grainy, and hard. The aromas are sweet and nutty, while the flavors are buttery, nutty, sweet, and savory with hints of butterscotch and caramel. It's recommended to pair Midnight Moon with a glass of Zinfandel, Syrah, or sherry.
The cheese has won many awards, including a gold medal at the World Cheese Awards in 2014.
Pairing tips
Syrah
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Sherry
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Zinfandel
Zinfandel is a red grape variety that was introduced to California sometime in the 1850s. For a long time, its origins were unknown, but recent findings have ... Read more
