Cubeddu, Belgioioso, Denmark WI, young pecorino Romano, pasteurized sheep’s milk, vibrant, young Italian tones; sweet with an impressive acidic backbone; clean and fresh.

Peppadew, Shullsburg Cheese, Shullsburg WI, Monterey Jack, pasteurized cow’s milk, bursting with the bite and flavors of sweet picked peppadew chile peppers, slightly meaty tone and tangy.

Mindoro Blue. Mindoro Blue, Mindoro WI, Danish blue cheese, pasteurized cow’s milk from local co-op, rich and buttery, yet piquant; earthiness from blue mold; sweet and pungent with lively acidity when young; moderately sharp with earthy flavor tones as it ages; very classic notes reminiscent of a Danish Blue.

Pairing:  What doesn’t connect to sparkling wines! These three cheeses sure do!

Weight: 4 oz.