Winnimere

Winnimere is an American cheese hailing from Vermont. The cheese is made during winter from raw milk of Ayrshire cows. It's named after the corner of Caspian Lake. Winnimere is washed with local beer, resulting in pink-colored rind with pungent and woody aromas.

The texture is very creamy and spreadable, while the flavors are sweet, with hints of bacon and spruce due to the fact that young cheeses are wrapped in spruce cambium strips. Near the rind, the flavors become more intense, while crystallized amino acids give it a slightly crunchy texture.

This cheese is best enjoyed by peeling a bit of the top rind and digging in with a spoon or a piece of baguette. Pair it with Riesling, porter, or smoky red wine.