My guest this week is Rachel Kerr, Sr. Director – Experiential and Brand Marketing for the Wisconsin Dairy Farmers organization, www.wisconsindairy.org
Who doesn’t like cheese? It is one of my favorite diary products and the varieties of cheese available is astounding. Old world cheese from Europe is amazing and it’s always a pleasure to discover new flavors and regions. BUT, if you haven’t been trying cheese from Wisconsin you are missing out! The “Cheese State” is producing some of the finest cheese in the world!
Ms. Kerr and I will talk about the history of cheese making in Wisconsin, the dairy industry in general and some of the top producers of gourmet and specialty cheese.
Then we’ll tell you all about the Art of Cheese Festival, September 29 – October 1, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin
The events and seminars; from Cheese Crawl to Cheese Ball, Art of Cheese Festival Has It All. This event is an exclusive, artisan cheese festival created for the world’s biggest cheese lovers with events in and around Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets on sale now!
Check out this SALE ⇓
Check out some of these informative videos with great tips, recipes and pairing ideas. Follow the Cheese Festival and Diary Farmers on Facebook.
Good Life Guy’s wine of the week:
2020 Marco Bonfante Moscato D’Asti
In the glass this Moscato shows an intense straw yellow. The perlage (an oenological term used to describe the bubbles inside a glass of sparkling wine that, rising to the surface in subtle paths, resemble precisely pearl necklaces.) is fine and elegant. On the nose it is fruity, intense and very persistent. The sweet and aromatic taste and the balance between the low alcohol content and acidity, never too high, give this wine a pleasant freshness. ABV 5%
Learn more about Marco Bonfante
Moscato is a type of sweet wine that is made from the muscat grape. The muscat grape is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world and is known for its floral and fruity aromas. Moscato is typically light-bodied and low in alcohol, with a sweet taste that is often described as having notes of peaches, apricots, and orange blossoms. Moscato is produced in various regions around the world, including Italy, France, Spain, and Australia, among others. It is often consumed as an accompaniment to light meals such as salads, seafood, and spicy dishes. In recent years, moscato has become increasingly popular due to its sweet taste and light, refreshing character.
This low alcohol wine goes great with cheese like domestic parmasen or imported Grana Padano. For other Wisconsin cheese; a firm aged cheddar, pepper jack, smoked gouda, Maytag Blue or domestic Brie will tickle your fancy! 😉