Sage Cheddar

Farmstead cheddar with the distinctive herbal flavor of sage. Smith's Country Cheese builds a firm, sliceable cheddar and folds in sage for an earthy, aromatic profile. The sage notes carry through every bite and linger on the finish, giving the cheese a long, complex character.

At a glance

• Style: farmstead cheddar with sage
• Ingredients: cow's milk, salt, sage, cultures, enzymes
• Milk type: cow
• Dietary: vegetarian rennet options available; contains dairy
• Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
• Storage: keep refrigerated; rewrap tightly after opening

Best for

• Thanksgiving and autumn cheese boards
• Roasted squash and root vegetable plates
• Cornbread stuffing and savory baking
• Fall soup toppings
• Gifting to seasonal cooks
• Holiday hosting and harvest dinners

How to use / Pairings

Slice alongside roasted squash, apples, and walnuts. Shred over butternut squash soup, fold into cornbread stuffing, or melt over roasted root vegetables. Pairs with pinot noir, brown ales, hard cider, and chardonnay.

Flavor profile

Earthy and savory with firm cheddar texture, aromatic sage, and a long, herbal finish.

About Smith's Country Cheese

Smith's Country Cheese is a family-run farmstead creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, producing small-batch goudas and cheddars from milk sourced on their working dairy farm.