California Commercial Cheese Competition 2016 Results

Brand NameName of CheeseDivisionClass DescriptionSpecial PlacingWENBusiness Website
Achadinha Cheese CompanyBronchaSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkSilver1A7DE7www.achadinha.com
Achadinha Cheese CompanyCapriciousHard CheeseHispanic, Portuguese StyleSilver56EEFCwww.achadinha.com
Barinaga RanchBaserriSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkSilverD1173Fwww.barinagaranch.com
Bellwether FarmsCreme FraicheCultured CheeseCrème FraicheBronzeE2EC8DWww.bellwetherfarms.com
Bellwether FarmsWhole Milk Basket RicottaSoft CheeseRicottaBronzeD4A00BWww.bellwetherfarms.com
Bellwether FarmsBlackstoneSemi-Hard CheeseOtherGold7DC83CWww.bellwetherfarms.com
Bleating Heart CheeseFunky BleatsCalifornia OriginalsSheep or Mixed MilkBest of California Mixed Milk Original Cheese423D01www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseFat Bottom GirlSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkBest of California Sheep’s Milk Semi-Hard CheeseDB875Bwww.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseFunky BleatsCalifornia OriginalsSheep or Mixed MilkBest of Show423D01www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseFat Bottom GirlSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkGoldDB875Bwww.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseFunky BleatsCalifornia OriginalsSheep or Mixed MilkGold423D01www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseMoolicious BlueSemi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseGold8666A0www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseShepherdistaSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkGoldD784D1www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseBuff BlueSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category Sheep, Water Buffalo or MixedSilver7717F5www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseDouble Down BlueSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category Sheep, Water Buffalo or MixedSilver264730www.bleatingheart.com
Bleating Heart CheeseGoldette TommetteCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkSilverE012B3www.bleatingheart.com
CaciqueQueso Blanco FrescoSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleBronze105DD5www. cacique inc.com
CaciqueQueso FrescoSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleBronze01C85Bwww. cacique inc.com
CaciquePanelaSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleGold850AFFwww. cacique inc.com
CaciqueQuesadillaSemi-Hard CheeseHispanic StyleGoldB6D23Ewww. cacique inc.com
CaciqueCotijaSemi-Hard CheeseHispanic StyleSilverB35BD1www. cacique inc.com
CaciqueManchegoSemi-Hard CheeseHispanic StyleSilverFD3574www. cacique inc.com
CaciqueOaxacaSemi-Hard CheeseHispanic StyleSilver1F9623www. cacique inc.com
CaciqueQuesadilla JalapenoSemi-Hard CheeseHispanic StyleSilver9D5EE9www. cacique inc.com
California Dairies, Inc.Real Cream CheeseSoft CheeseCream CheeseBest of California Cow’s Milk Soft Cheese14C31Awww.californiadairies.com
California Dairies, Inc.Real Cream CheeseSoft CheeseCream CheeseGold14C31Awww.californiadairies.com
Cowgirl CreameryMt TamSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – OpenGold03C160www.cowgirlcreamery.com
Cowgirl CreameryWagon WheelSemi-Hard CheeseOpen Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or MixedGold3AD6A5www.cowgirlcreamery.com
Cowgirl CreameryRed HawkCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkSilver361309www.cowgirlcreamery.com
Cypress GroveTruffle TremorSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – Flavor AddedBest of California Goat’s Milk Semi-Soft Cheese3DFE52www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveFromage BlancSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatBest of California Goat’s Milk Soft Cheese2B5587www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveBermuda TriangleSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category GoatGold367C08www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveFromage BlancSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatGold2B5587www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveHumboldt Fog MiniSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – OpenGold5A2779www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GrovePsycheDillicSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredGoldCFBFE2www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GrovePurple HazeSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredGold164EC6www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveSgt. PepperSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredGold41C57Cwww.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveTruffle TremorSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – Flavor AddedGold3DFE52www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveTruffle Tremor MiniSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – Flavor AddedGold22B4CEwww.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveHerbs de HumboldtSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredSilver58F10Bwww.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveHumboldt FogCalifornia OriginalsGoat MilkSilver6E4DB5www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Cypress GroveMs. NaturalSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatSilverFEA2F2www.CypressGroveChevre.com
Dairy Star4% Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseSmall Curd Cottage CheeseBronzeE10E46
Dairy StarOrganic Lowfat Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseSmall Curd Cottage CheeseBronze222EFB
Dairy StarKefirCultured CheeseKefirSilverDB837F
Dairy StarLarge Curd Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseLarge Curd Cottage CheeseSilver35105E
Dairy StarLowfat Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseSmall Curd Cottage CheeseSilverC18177
Dairy StarLowfat Peach Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseFlavored Cottage Cheese (Fruit, Herb, Vegetable)Silver8AB363
Dairy StarLowfat Pineapple Cottage Cheese FOBCottage CheeseFlavored Cottage Cheese (Fruit, Herb, Vegetable)SilverA0E8EF
Dairy StarNatural 4% Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseSmall Curd Cottage CheeseSilver02AF49
Dairy StarNatural Lowfat Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseSmall Curd Cottage CheeseSilver53FCE2
Dairy StarPineapple Cottage CheeseCottage CheeseFlavored Cottage Cheese (Fruit, Herb, Vegetable)Silver69BCE5
El MexicanoQueso CotijaHard CheeseHispanic, Portuguese StyleBronze197D93http://www.marquezbrothers.com/
El MexicanoQueso PanelaSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleBronze1A14E7http://www.marquezbrothers.com/
El MexicanoQueso CaseroSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleGoldED963Bhttp://www.marquezbrothers.com/
El MexicanoQueso OaxacaSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleGoldC39394http://www.marquezbrothers.com/
El MexicanoQueso CremosoSemi-Soft CheeseHispanic StyleSilver304CC5http://www.marquezbrothers.com/
Fagundes Old-World CheeseHanford JackSemi-Hard CheeseMonterey JackBronze8716EEwww.OldWorldCheese.com
Fagundes Old-World CheesePortuguese Queijo FrescoSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, CowBronze999E64www.OldWorldCheese.com
Fagundes Old-World CheeseSt. JohnHard CheeseHispanic, Portuguese StyleBronzeDF8B2Dwww.OldWorldCheese.com
Fagundes Old-World CheeseSt. JorgeHard CheeseHispanic, Portuguese StyleSilver7B3C29www.OldWorldCheese.com
FiscaliniLionzaCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkBest of California Cow’s Milk Original CheeseD5D336www.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniBandage Wrapped CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseAged Cheddar (Aged over 6 Months)Best of California Cow’s Milk Semi-Hard Cheese7A14BAwww.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniOnion & Chive CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseFlavored CheddarBronzeD3EC55www.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniScamorzaSemi-Soft CheesePasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String)Bronze9D57FFwww.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniBandage Wrapped CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseAged Cheddar (Aged over 6 Months)Gold7A14BAwww.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniLionzaCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkGoldD5D336www.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniSmoked ScamorzaSemi-Soft CheesePasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String)GoldF316B2www.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniFiscalini Traditional CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseCheddar (Aged Over 30 Days)Silver23856Bwww.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniHabanero CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseFlavored CheddarSilverCF4A58www.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniPumpkin Spice CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseFlavored CheddarSilver8EE617www.fiscalinicheese.com
FiscaliniSan Joaquin GoldCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkSilver78A973www.fiscalinicheese.com
Green Valley OrganicsLactose-Free Green Apple Kale KefirCultured CheeseKefirBronzeFA83FBwww.redwoodhill.com
Green Valley OrganicsCream CheeseSoft CheeseCream CheeseSilverD4315Awww.redwoodhill.com
Jollity FarmChevreSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatSilver94EDDCjollityfarm .net
Jollity FarmFetaSoft CheeseFeta – All MilksSilver4B75D1jollityfarm .net
Joseph FarmsMozzarellaSemi-Soft CheesePasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String)Bronze4AF80DJosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsMarbled JackSemi-Hard CheeseOtherGold317D5CJosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsMedium Cheddar CheeseSemi-Hard CheeseMedium Cheddar (Aged 3-6 Months)Gold1147DCJosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsMild Cheddar CheeseSemi-Hard CheeseCheddar (Aged Over 30 Days)Gold49F77DJosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsPepper JackSemi-Hard CheeseOtherGold408C62JosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsPremium Extra Sharp Cheddar CheeseSemi-Hard CheeseAged Cheddar (Aged over 6 Months)Gold29E626JosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsMonterey JackSemi-Hard CheeseMonterey JackSilver2856D5JosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsMozzarellaSemi-Soft CheesePasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String)Silver0463CFJosephFarms.com
Joseph FarmsOrganic White CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseCheddar (Aged Over 30 Days)Silver89B6DEJosephFarms.com
KarounBreakfast cream spreadCultured CheeseMascarponeBronze647A71karouncheese.com
KarounHand bradied string cheeseSemi-Soft CheesePasta Filata (Mozzarella, Provolone, String)Bronze9A309Ckarouncheese.com
KarounKefir cheeseCultured CheeseKefirSilverF6F427karouncheese.com
KarounTouma CheeseSemi-Soft CheeseMiddle Eastern, Eastern European, IndianSilver2AC007karouncheese.com
Laura Chenel’sCrushed Olive LogSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredBronze8A9C63www. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sPimento & Garlic LogSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredBronze6E2D2Cwww. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sChef’s ChèvreSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatGoldCAE13Bwww. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sOriginal LogSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatGold489E41www. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sCabecou Marinated in HerbsSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category GoatSilver75077Ewww. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sGoat BrieSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – OpenSilver70A6E4www.laurachenel.com
Laura Chenel’sHoney LogSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredSilver0916A4www. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sSpicy CabecouSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category GoatSilver04757Awww. laurachenel .com
Laura Chenel’sTaupiniereCalifornia OriginalsGoat MilkSilver04CBC7www. laurachenel .com
Marin French CheeseDark MoonSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – BrieGold4762A8MarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheesePetite CremeSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – BrieGold06C683MarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheesePetite JalapenoSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – Flavor AddedGoldC2A31AMarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheesePetite TruffleSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – Flavor AddedGold2B6AA0MarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheeseSchlossSemi-Soft CheeseWashed Rind – Schloss TypeGold03F04DMarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheeseSupremeSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – OpenGoldFB077FMarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheeseTraditional BrieSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – BrieGold56B04CMarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheesePetite BreakfastSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category CowSilver5CEBB1MarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheesePetite SupremeSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – OpenSilver372AFAMarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheeseTriple Creme Brie 1lbSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – BrieSilver000302MarinFrenchCheese.com
Marin French CheeseTriple Creme Brie 8ozSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – BrieSilver9361D7MarinFrenchCheese.com
MontasioEstero Gold ReserveHard CheeseGrating or Grana StyleGoldD71949www.valleyfordcheeseco.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.LocarnoSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – BrieBronze82F11Bwww.nicasiocheese.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.Nicasio ReserveSemi-Hard CheeseOpen Category – Goat, Sheep, Buffalo, Cow or MixedBronzeC34F21www.nicasiocheese.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.Nicasio SquareSemi-Soft CheeseWashed Rind – Schloss TypeBronze3C6849www.nicasiocheese.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.TominoCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkBronze16D68Bwww.nicasiocheese.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.Foggy MorningCultured CheeseFromage BlancGold5B0DAAwww.nicasiocheese.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.San GeronimoSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category CowGold7A07C7www.nicasiocheese.com
Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.FormagellaSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – OpenSilverFB7D0Awww.nicasiocheese.com
Nicolau FarmsQuatro PepeCalifornia OriginalsGoat MilkGold8F8FA8nicolaufarms.com
Nicolau FarmsCapra StanislausCalifornia OriginalsGoat MilkSilverC39E1Bnicolaufarms.com
Orland Farmstead CreameryMozzarellaSoft CheesePasta Filata – Fresh MozzarellaBronze681B23www. orlandfarmstead .com
Orland Farmstead CreameryRomanoHard CheeseGrating or Grana StyleBronze98ADD8www. orlandfarmstead .com
Orland Farmstead CreameryFromage BlancCultured CheeseFromage BlancSilver1F25D5www. orlandfarmstead .com
Orland Farmstead CreameryFromage Blanc Tomato Pesto TorteCultured CheeseFromage BlancSilverB7FE7Bwww. orlandfarmstead .com
Orland Farmstead CreameryRicottage with Garlic and DillCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkSilver91095Cwww. orlandfarmstead .com
Pennyroyal FarmBlueberry LaycheeSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredBronze397B2Awww.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmPepper MoldunesSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredBronze8AFDA0www.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmVelvet SisterSemi-Soft CheeseWhite Surface Mold – CamembertBronze9A1DC8www.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmBollie’s MolliesCalifornia OriginalsSheep or Mixed MilkGoldBEE1E5www.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmChive Flower LaycheeSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – FlavoredGold6EEAE0www.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmLaycheeSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, Sheep, Water Buffalo or MixedGold64490Awww.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmBollie’s MolliesCalifornia OriginalsGoat MilkSilverB8DE0Dwww.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmBoont Corners VintageSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkSilver16BC09www.pennyroyalfarm.com
Pennyroyal FarmBoonter’s BlueSemi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseSilverCBE79Fwww.pennyroyalfarm.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese CompanyBay BlueSemi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseBest of California Cow’s Milk Semi-Soft Cheese3A2F34www.pointreyescheese.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese CompanyBay BlueSemi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseBest of Show3A2F34www.pointreyescheese.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese CompanyFresh MozzarellaSoft CheesePasta Filata – Fresh MozzarellaBronzeD57127www.pointreyescheese.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese CompanyBay BlueSemi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseGold3A2F34www.pointreyescheese.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese CompanyOriginal BlueSemi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseGoldCC8CA0www.pointreyescheese.com
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese CompanyTomaCalifornia OriginalsCow MilkGoldA10AA7www.pointreyescheese.com
Redwood Hill FarmBucharet Goat CheeseSemi-Soft CheeseOpen Category GoatGoldC84FB0www.redwoodhill.com
Redwood Hill FarmGoat Milk FetaSoft CheeseFeta – All MilksGold5EC742www.redwoodhill.com
Redwood Hill FarmTraditional Plain ChèvreSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatSilver94D44Cwww.redwoodhill.com
Redwood Hill FarmTraditional Plain Goat Milk KefirCultured CheeseKefirSilver9E9CA6www.redwoodhill.com
Rumiano CheeseDry JackHard CheeseAged JackSilver26182Dwww.rumianocheese.com
Rumiano Family OrganicsMonterey jackSemi-Hard CheeseMonterey JackBronzeA10BCDwww.rumianocheese.com
Rumiano Family OrganicsChipotle White CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseFlavored CheddarSilverD96F6Dwww.rumianocheese.com
Rumiano Family OrganicsOrganic Pepper JackSemi-Hard CheeseMonterey JackSilverE900F5www.rumianocheese.com
Rumiano Family OrganicsSmoked MozzarellaSemi-Hard CheeseOtherSilverC23E73www.rumianocheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Cultured Classics Organic Creme FraicheCultured CheeseCrème FraicheBest of California Cow’s Milk Cultured Cheese98E561sierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Bella Capra Goat FetaSoft CheeseFeta – All MilksBronze8FD41Asierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Bella Capra Goat ChevreSoft CheeseSoft Fresh Cheese – Open Category, GoatGold879747sierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Cultured Classics Organic Creme FraicheCultured CheeseCrème FraicheGold98E561sierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Graziers Grass-Fed Raw Milk Medium CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseMedium Cheddar (Aged 3-6 Months)Gold522A8Bsierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Graziers Grass-Fed Raw Milk Monterey JackSemi-Hard CheeseMonterey JackGold8D7D62sierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Caprae Raw Milk Goat CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseGoat, Sheep, Water Buffalo, or Mixed MilkSilverE86071sierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Cultured Classics Natural Creme KefirCultured CheeseKefirSilver9C27FDsierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co.Gina Marie Natural Cream CheeseSoft CheeseCream CheeseSilver1D98B3sierranevadacheese.com
Spring Hill Jersey CheeseSage CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseFlavored CheddarBronze971E4Ewww.springhillcheese.com
Spring Hill Jersey CheeseMonterey JackSemi-Hard CheeseMonterey JackGold2F43C2www.springhillcheese.com
Spring Hill Jersey CheeseAged White CheddarSemi-Hard CheeseCheddar (Aged Over 30 Days)Silver9DB8E8www.springhillcheese.com
Spring Hill Jersey CheeseMike’s Fire HouseSemi-Hard CheeseFlavored CheddarSilverDF5CD3www.springhillcheese.com
Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese CompanyChipotle Gouda CheeseSemi-Soft CheeseOtherGold08679E
Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese CompanyGarlic Herb Gouda CheeseSemi-Soft CheeseOtherGoldA848CD
Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese CompanyJalapeno Pepper Gouda CheeseSemi-Soft CheeseOtherGold0B3A62
Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese CompanyPlain Gouda Cheese Aged 2-4 mo.Semi-Soft CheeseOtherGold10727F
Valley Ford Cheese Co.Estero Gold Reserve MontasioHard CheeseGrating or Grana StyleBest of California Cow’s Milk Hard CheeseD71949www.valleyfordcheeseco.com
Valley Ford Cheese Co.Ticino Gorgonzola Semi-Soft CheeseBlue Veined CheeseBronze352BC4www.valleyfordcheeseco.com