Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are not currently offering any cheese classes.
We plan to put a new class schedule out late summer 2021 with a list of classes available August-December 2021, but we have not yet created that calendar.
Join us for an educational experience! Our classes are a guided and seated tasting with focused instruction of each cheese! All classes include 5-7 cheese types, additional accoutrements (bread, olives, jams, nuts), pairings, and a tasting menu! Cheese, cheese log books and cheese storage paper will be available for purchase following each class.
All classes are held at our 1661 Mission Dr Solvang store location unless otherwise noted.
Brie Mine: cheese & chocolates
February 14 6:30pm- Join us for a romantic cheese class focusing on ooey gooey soft-ripened cheeses and artisanal chocolate truffles from local producer Jessica Foster. $35/person
Library Wine & Cheese Pairing
February 15 2pm- Join us at the beautiful Brave & Maiden estate for a barrel room pairing of 5 library wines with 5 exceptional French cheeses. $65/person
Cheese 101: An Introduction to the 7 styles of cheese
February 16 6pm- We will taste through 7 styles of cheese from all over the world while learning about each style. This class gives a great foundation upon which to build your cheese knowledge. $35/person
Blind Cheese Tasting: guess that milk type
February 20 5:30pm- Ever wonder what the difference in milk type makes on the flavor profile of cheese? Join us for a blind tasting where we will taste cheeses of the same style whose only variable is milk type, as we learn to define and recognize the impact milk type has on flavor. $25/person
French Fromage: oui! oui!
February 27 5:30pm- Join us for a tasting and history of the great variety and exceptional flavor produced by the world-renowned cheesemakers of France. $35/person
Blind Cheese Tasting: guess that milk type
March 1 4:30pm- Ever wonder what the difference in milk type makes on the flavor profile of cheese? Join us for a blind tasting where we will taste cheeses of the same style whose only variable is milk type, as we learn to define and recognize the impact milk type has on flavor. $25/person
Washed-rind Cheeses: the stinky bunch
March 4 5:30pm- Come experience the ancient art of washing cheese as it ages. This recipe produces the most pungent and aromatic group of cheeses and has been done for thousands of years! $35/person
Spanish Cheeses: queso beuno
March 22 5pm- We will highlight all Spanish cheeses, Spanish accoutrements, and Spanish wine grape varietals. A regional delight! $35/person
Cheese 101: An Introduction to the 7 styles of cheese
March 26 5:30pm- We will taste through 7 styles of cheese from all over the world while learning about each style. This class gives a great foundation upon which to build your cheese knowledge. $35/person
The Blues: penicillium roqueforti in all it's glory
April 2 5:30pm- Welcome to the house of blues. We will taste through all blue cheeses, learn about how they are made and the cultural significance and history behind each one. We will also taste and discuss some unique ways to pair the blues! $35/person
Italian Cheese: il formaggio
April 8 5:30pm- A regional class focused on all things Italian! We will taste through some classic Italian cheeses from soft and creamy to hard and salty. $35/person
Cheeseboard Design: a hands-on 'how to'
April 15 5:30pm- Learn from the pros! Tips and tricks for entertaining with cheese. From what to shop for to how to plate it we'll share the do's and don'ts! $40/person
Blind Cheese Tasting: guess that milk type
April 19 5:30pm- Ever wonder what the difference in milk type makes on the flavor profile of cheese? Join us for a blind tasting where we will taste cheeses of the same style whose only variable is milk type, as we learn to define and recognize the impact milk type has on flavor. $25/person
Cheese Pairing: how it works
April 23 5:30pm- Creative and unique ideas for pairing, snacking, and cooking with cheese. What to shop for and some fail-safe methods. $35/person
Charcuterie Week 'Charc Week': all cured meats
April 30 5:30pm- Immerse yourself in the mouthwatering world of cured meats. We will taste through pates, rillettes, salamis, prosciutto, and iberico with some treats of duck, elk, venison, and truffle to enjoy with the pork. Learn the wild world of salting, smoking, and curing meats. $35/person
Alpine Cheese: why copper vats are all that
May 3 5pm- Cooked in massive copper vats, pressed at high Alpine altitudes, and made only of the freshest summer milk while feeding on green pastures, these cheeses are sure to impress! $35/person
It's All Gouda: a history and tasting of Gouda
May 7 5:30pm- Taste through Goudas of varying milk type and learn the process and history of the cheese that is the pride and joy of Holland. $35/person
Spring Blooms: button wheels and rose wine
May 10 5pm- Bring mom for a class she is sure to enjoy! Fresh spring cheeses produced seasonally and delightful rose wine, a match made in heaven! $35/person
Cheeseboard Design: a hands-on 'how to'
May 17 5pm- Learn from the pros! Tips and tricks for entertaining with cheese. From what to shop for to how to plate it we'll share the do's and don'ts! $40/person