Based in Wisconsin, A-list cheesemaker Carr Valley has won more top national and international awards than any other cheesemaker in North America. It’s with this pedigree in mind that we’re shining the April Spotlight on their Sweet Vanilla Cardona Cheese. Handcrafted with fresh Wisconsin goat milk sourced from local farms, aromatic vanilla bean and sweet vanilla sugar are added to the cheese when it’s removed from the brine. Over a few weeks of aging, the cheese develops notes of toasted caramel, coconut, and nutmeg, and the vanilla bean specks elegantly dot the edible rind, resulting in a fantastically fancy fromage that’s more than ready for its cheese board close-up. This subtly sweet, delicate wedge of Cheese is a standout snack all on its own, but to further elevate its toasty vanilla notes, cut it into cubes and serve with a dollop of Fresh Strawberry Preserves; pairing it with the bursting berry flavors and toasted oak notes from a  glass of magnetic Merlot will have the same scrumptious effect. Or for a doubly delicious, high-drama dessert, shred this Sweet Vanilla Cardona Cheese over a bowl of Super Premium French Vanilla Ice Cream!