Driftwood – Funky Bark-Belted Soft Cheese in Vacherin Mont d’Or Style
Discover Driftwood, a soft, alpine-style cheese inspired by the classic Vacherin Mont d’Or, wrapped in its signature spruce bark belt. Creamy, melty, and full of character, Driftwood is perfect for cheese boards, sharing, or even as a mini baked fondue.
Texture & Appearance:
With a thin bloomy rind, Driftwood’s paste is soft, creamy, and spoonable, becoming oozy and runny as it matures. Its rustic bark belt not only protects the cheese but adds an earthy, woody charm.
Flavour Profile:
Mildly woodsy, creamy, and nutty when young, developing stronger aroma and rich flavour with age.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy Driftwood as is, removing the bark for a classic soft cheese experience. When ripe and runny, leave the bark on, cut the top rind, and serve as a dippable party cheese with crusty bread or crackers. For a warm, indulgent treat, try Baked Driftwood: pierce the cheese, drizzle with white wine, sprinkle thyme and garlic, then bake until melted. Serve with bread, potatoes, mushrooms, or vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower.
Pairing Recommendations:
Driftwood pairs beautifully with structured white wines and light, fruit-driven reds. Ideal options include Savagnin (or Australian Jura-style wines from Beechworth), Pinot Noir, white Rhône varieties such as Marsanne and Roussanne, or light Spanish Garnacha. Avoid heavily tannic wines, as the spruce bark belt adds natural structure and earthy notes.
Bring Driftwood to your table for a creamy, nutty, and woodsy alpine-style soft cheese experience, perfect for sharing, baking, or enjoying straight from the box.
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