St Pat

St Pat is an American cheese hailing from California, where it's produced by Cowgirl Creamery. This seasonal cheese is made only in springtime from Holstein cow's milk. It's aged for 4 weeks. Underneath its bloomy rind that's wrapped in wild nettles, the texture is soft and creamy.

The nettles are always frozen to remove the sting. The aromas are rich and smoky, reminiscent of artichokes, while the flavors are full and mellow. St Pat has won a gold medal at the North American Jersey Cheese Competition in 2009.