Artisanal Cheese Pioneers Pave the Way
Presenters: Allison Hooper and Mary Keehn

Who were some of the founding Fathers and Mothers of the American cheese movement and how did they get where they are today? Allison Hooper and Mary Keehn, Grande Dames of the American Cheese World, will be here to discuss the cheese renaissance in this country with regards to where they’ve been, how they got where they are today, and what their expectations are for the future.

Please note: Seminar includes expertly paired wine tasting.
 

An Affineur’s Tale from the Savoie
Presenter: Laure Dubouloz

Laure Dubouloz, who works in the caves of the famous Herve Mons, came to the caves with a wealth of information and an inherited passion for cheese. She brings her father, Jacques, with her who taught her everything she knows about the practice of ripening cheeses. Laure’s grandfather built the caves in Annecy, in the Savoie region of France, and sold the cheeses produced in them them at the local farmers markets like his son does to this day.

Please note: Seminar includes expertly paired wine tasting.
 

What’s the Right Price for the Cheese?
Presenter: Debra Dickerson

Debra Dickerson will lead an esteemed panel of persons from the merchandising cheese world to discuss just how a cheese gets its price. From the hands of the maker, to the farmer’s market, to the customer; or from the maker, to the distributor, to the retailer, to the customer there are numerous factors that are taken into account in establishing what price is deemed appropriate

Please note: Seminar includes expertly paired wine tasting.

Basque Cheese Recipes Migrate to California
Presenter: Daphne Zepos

Daphne Zepos makes yet another visit to the Festival to discuss how Basque cheese recipes have made their way to cheese makers in the States and are gracing our tables. She will introduce us to, a little known, cheese maker, Marcia Barinaga, from Barinaga Ranch in Marin County California who will tell of her own and her ancestors’ passion of preserving a tradition of shepherding and cheese making from her home land.

Please note: Seminar includes expertly paired wine tasting.

Farming Vines and Farming Cows
Presenters: David Paige and Mateo Kehler

Two experts in their respective fields; one who raises healthy dairy cows and the other who grows luscious wine grapes will share how their occupations have taken them down very similar paths.  David Paige from Adelsheim Vineyard crafts wine from traditional and modern techniques from grapes that have been sustainably procured. Mateo Kehler from Jasper Hill Farms also uses sustainable practices to raise his dairy cows for premium milk. Mateo is also very anxious to give us all an update on his adventure of the last 5 years, the creation of the Cellars at Jasper Hill.

Please note: Seminar includes expertly paired wine tasting.