Cheese Grotto Holiday Exclusive: Carr Valley Cheese | Sage Frost

We partnered with Carr Valley Cheese of La Valle, Wisconsin, a family-owned creamery with roots reaching back over a century, now run by fourth-generation cheesemaker Sid Cook. Carr Valley has spent generations perfecting the art of small-batch, handcrafted cheese, quietly becoming one of the most decorated creameries in the country along the way. When we asked them to create something just for our holiday collection, Carr Valley happily accepted the challenge.
The result is Sage Frost: a delicate, bloomy-rind brie adorned with fresh,fragrant sage, as if it had been caught mid-snowfall.
Cut into it and the rind gives way to a soft, ivory paste that's rich and yielding, almost custardy at the right temperature. The sage isn't just decoration, it adds an earthy, slightly peppery aroma that balances the brie's buttery sweetness with a savory, herbal note. Expect flavors of brown butter, toasted herbs, and a hint of pine. The finish is soft and lingering, mellow and mushroomy, with a gentle sage note that will remind you of coming in from the cold to the scents of a warm kitchen in full Holiday mode.

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What began in 1883 continues as Carr Valley Cheese under the direction of Sid Cook to this day. Sid Cook is a 4th generation Master Cheesemaker who is Master Certified in Fontina, Cheddar, Gran Canaria®, and Mobay®

Pair with a sauvignon blanc or sparkling wine, champagne grapes, and duck mousse.

Location: La Valle, Wisconsin
Rennet Type: Vegetarian
Farmstead/Specialty/Artisan: Artisan
Age: 4 to 14 weeks
Milk: Pasteurized Cow's Milk