Milk: Sheep and Cow, pasteurized
Country: USA, NY
Rennet: Vegetarian
Accompaniment: Lager, whites and medium body reds
Named after the company's terroir, Hudson Valley Camembert is a meltingly creamy, soft ripened cheese, made from a blend of Old Chatham sheep's milk and cow's milk from a neighboring farm. When young, the texture is semi-soft in the center of the cheese, becoming smoother and softer just under the rind. The rind can be quite dense and slightly chewy. As the cheese matures, the texture becomes quite runny under the rind, while the center retains its cohesiveness.
Hudson Valley Camembert has a very smooth and buttery flavor, almost like a very rich ice cream. Although the cheese is pasteurized, notes of hay, grass and savory vegetal are present.
This cheese just calls for a pairing with fresh fruit.
