Lazy Sunday Cheese Tasting

Every once in a while we treat ourselves to artisan cheeses at Whole Foods. This particular Sunday, we are tasting Rolf Beeler Gruyere, Drunken Goat, Valdeon Blue, Tete Du Moine.

Rolf Beeler Gruyere is one of our favorite Gruyere Cheeses. It has the small gritty salt crystals in it that add texture and really make it interesting. It goes great with almost any wine.

The Drunken Goat is a new cheese that we picked up that has a rind that has been rubbed with red wine. Very mild - not very sharp like most goat cheeses with a semi-soft texture that is easy to cut.

Valdeon Blue is a blue cheese-- we always have to pick up at least one Blue cheese because Petey really enjoys the stinky cheeses. This particular one is wrapped in sycamore leaves and has a very creamy texture. It is slightly pungent - it is a strong cheese that could hold up to a big Zinfindal.

Tete Du Moin- We purchased this cheese instead of our regular La Petit Agour. What makes this cheese interesting is the smell is VERY strong (think smelly feet) but the taste is mild and nutty, almost like a gruyere.

We also added an assortment of olives and cornichon pickles (also known as Gherkins).

and of course..WDWD? (What did we drink?)

2007 Spier Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. Great wine to get through the heat of the summer - you should go check it out!