Gordonzola, a judge at this year's American Cheese Society Competition, gives his behind the scenes views on what goes on during a judging.
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Monthly: August 2007
Freep touts Cheese
August 8, 2007 – 9:07 am
John and Anne Hoyt are the darlings of the North American cheese world with their "Best in Show" Aged Raclette honored by the American Cheese Society. Sylvia Rector recognized them in The Detroit Free Press yesterday.
Michigan Winners Announced
August 8, 2007 – 8:17 am
The 2007 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition wrapped up yesterday and the medal winners have been awarded. Our 2004 Sparkling Wine took a gold medal. '04 Leorie Vineyard Merlot/Cabernet Franc, '05 Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay, and '06 Arcturos Dry Riesling each took silver. And seven of our wines took bronze: [...]
Wine and Sheep
August 6, 2007 – 4:21 pm
Jolynn Paige wrote a story about the farm and the new farmers market in the Traverse City Record Eagle last week.
Lydia Lawson Has Arrived
August 6, 2007 – 4:21 pm
Winery administrator Laura Lawson, husband Josh, and son Judd welcomed Lydia Christine on August 2nd. Weighing in at 8 pounds 10 ounces, Lydia is now at home. She and mom are doing well.
Aged Raclette is Best in Show
August 6, 2007 – 4:09 pm
Leelanau Cheese's aged raclette beat out over 1.200 entries to take "Best in Show" at the 24th annual American Cheese Society competition in Burlington, VT.
With a 27% increase in entries this year and over 200 cheesemakers competing, the Hoyt's faced stiff competition, but if you've ever tasted their aged raclette, you know that the judges [...]
