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Cavatina

Producer
Andante Dairy
Country
United States
Region
California
Size
6 ins long, 2 ins diameter
Weight
8-10 oz
Website
www.andantedairy.com
Milk
Goat
Classification
Soft
Rennet
Microbial
Rind
Mold Ripened

Established in 1999, Andante Dairy is owned and operated by Soyoung Scanlan. The creamery is located at the Volpi Ranch near Petaluma, just north of San Francisco, California, which is also the source for Scanlan's goat's milk. Cow's milk is brought in from the 400-strong herd of Jersey cows at nearby Spring Hill Dairy. Prior to becoming a cheesemaker, Soyoung had a successful career working as a biochemist in both the engineering and science worlds. She also has a strong background in classical music as an avid pianist, making her a rare combination of talents that seem to converge over the cheesemaking vat. Having studied the properties of milk and cheesemaking intensely for two years, including a stint at Cal Poly, in San Luis Obispo, Soyoung has become a highly respected figure in the artisan cheese industry. She is known for producing small quantities of extremely high quality cheeses, many of which are made in the French style. By choice, Soyoung works alone. Her cheesemaking facility is clean, simple, highly organized and has plenty of space to move about. Her early cheesemaking career was greatly encouraged and inspired by Thomas Keller, the owner and chef of the French Laundry in Yountville. Keller and Scanlan both have a tremendous eye for detail and perfection, and it is these qualities that shine though in all aspects of Scanlan's cheese. At Andante, Scanlan produces a range of cheeses made from cow, sheep and goat's milk, or Made in the style of Saint Maure de Touraine from France, Cavatina is made from pasteurized goat's milk and covered with ash. The rind of the cheese is gray-white in color with a soft, delicate undulating surface. The interior of the cheese is pure white. The texture is extremely fine and delicate.

Tasting Notes

Flavors are clean and bright with a wonderful balance of citrus, earth, grass and savory barnyard notes.

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