One of the first cheeses made after John Fiscalini returned from Switzerland, San Joaquin Gold was made with fontina in the back of his mind. It didn’t turn out exactly like fontina, but something truly unique - and John decided to name it after the valley where it was created. A versatile cheese, San Joaquin Gold is somewhere in between a cheddar, parmesan and gouda. With a golden paste that is reminiscent of the hills of the San Joaquin Valley, this cheese is earthy and nutty with a distinct caramel finish. Salt crystal buildup is prominent throughout, which adds a pleasant saltiness to each bite. Mellow but powerful!

San Joaquin Gold

Size

7 lbs Quarter Wheel

Cheese Type

Aged Pressed

Texture

Firm

Milk

Cow

Milk Treatment

Raw

Rind

Natural

Coagulant

Vegetarian

Aging

16 months

Producer/Affineur

Fiscalini Farmstead

Location

Modesto, CA

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