Tarentaise Reserve

oil on wood, 10x10"

Tarentaise Reserve, original artwork by Mike Geno

This is the top ranked cheese in America, for 2014! It earned "Best of Show, 1st place" at the American Cheese Society's 2014 conference and competition with 1,685 entrances after winning 1st place it its category. The champ is from Reading, Vermont's Spring Brook Farm and it's made at their nonprofit educational program : "Farms for City Kids" where the profits from their two cheeses (other is also painted here - look for Reading Raclette) support their foundation that brings kids to the farms for week long stays allowing them to experience and help at the farm.

This French Alpine-styled cheese is incredibly delicious and there's no doubt why it's the number one cheese. I was struck by the pineapple and butterscotch notes that made for complete heaven in my mouth.

Country of Origin: USA, Vermont

Availability: sold