You may have read my entry on Winnimere, probably my favorite all time cheese from Jasper Hill Farm a few days ago. Imagine my surprise when the kind folks from the dairy retweeted and posted a link to my blog on facebook. I was elated, overjoyed, and jumping up and down with excitement. Of course, I immediately added them on twitter and FB, and as a result found out about their unveiling of a new cheese called Caspian. I sent a text to a friend at work asking if we could get it in, and he responded that we already had it - four wheels of it in fact! WIN!!!!
Caspian is closely modeled on a French cheese called Banon which is made from goat's milk and wrapped in vinegar and eau de vie soaked grape leaves. Banon is made from raw milk and apparently gets pretty funky if allowed to age. I have never had it, but I think I would like it based my love of stinky cheese and what I've read about it. They have named their version of Banon for Lake Caspian which is near the dairy. Like their other cheeses, it takes its name from local landmarks and/or historic events.
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