Cheese Directory

Our High Heaven triple cream cow milk cheese washed with a robust brine using Cleveland’s own Rising Star Roasters’ espresso. Nutty, with a hint of sweetness, this High Heaven is perfect on a cheese board or for dessert.

Thames Holiday Edition! Bloomy rind with the addition of Juniper, Lemon, and Rosemary.

Our Lapworth is an artisanal, creamy Camembert style cheese.

Our Lapworth Heart is an artisanal, creamy Camembert style cheese in the shape of a heart just in time for Valentine's Day.

Triple cream Camembert with central layer of lavender.

Creamy Camembert with hand-layered Tellicherry peppercorns for a subtle kick.

Umami rich, our Lapworth Porcini Camembert is an artisanal, creamy Camembert style cheese with a delectable layer of ground Porcini mushrooms.

Sheep's milk Camembert style. Decadent with hints of sweet soil.

Shepton - A lovely velvet rind, barrel shaped all Sheep’s milk cheese has a delicate undulating rind.

The Sussex Goat Cheese is a cylindrical shaped, ash dusted Goat Cheese.

Triple cream cheese with herbs and chili, rich, earthy, and subtly spicy.

Marin French Cheese Co. has been handcrafting our Camembert in Marin County since 1904. True to our California-crafted, French-inspired roots, this cheese honors traditional cheesemaking techniques and recipes that go back centuries. The founding members of the Thompson family learned the skills of making a classic French Camembert from Louis Cantel, one of the first French cheesemakers in the United States. Using different cultures than our brie style cheeses, our Camembert has a more golden paste enrobed in a velvety rind with complex earthy flavors and aromas of mushroom. This cheese reflects the historical significance and blend of cultures that makes Marin French Cheese Co. what it is today.

Marin French has been crafting Breakfast Brie since the late 1800s. For over a century, this distinctively fresh cheese has captured the hearts of locals, visitors, and cheese lovers nationwide.

Petite Breakfast Chive is a flavorful new take on a historic favorite.

Petite Breakfast Everything is a flavorful, modern twist on a historic favorite.

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Golden Gate washed rind cheese is the newest addition to our family of cheeses and the first in a new line of premium artisan cheese developed for the evolved tastes of the modern cheese lover. This triple crème cheese gets its striking color from being hand-washed with brine multiple times throughout the 14 day aging process to allow the cultures naturally present in the coastal air to flourish. Inspired by the vibrant color of the Golden Gate Bridge, this cheese ranges from semi-soft, fudgy and robust when young to oozing umami as it approaches its best by date. A true taste of place that can’t be replicated anywhere else, our Golden Gate washed rind cheese is earthy with vegetal aromas and a rich savory flavor.Size: 8 ozIngredients: Cultured Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Salt, Microbial Enzymes.

Our Petite Ash cheese is a Triple Crème Brie coated with a thin layer of vegetable ash that gets applied right before the cheese enters the aging room. This process allows the delicate white rind to form in the traditional French brie cheese style around the layer of ash. Once cut into, a dark line can be seen directly under the rind for a visually appealing contrast of color. Charred vegetable ash has been a traditional ingredient in cheese making for centuries, used to help preserve the cheese as well as add an extra level of earthy, sometimes blue tasting flavor and seal in moisture for an extra-gooey cheese. Part of our Petite Reserve Collection, Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Ash Brie has a rich depth of flavor and creamy texture that will have you looking to try all the ash cheese options in your next visit to a cheese shop.Size: 4 ozIngredients: Cultured Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Salt, Vegetable Ash, Microbial Enzymes.

Marin French Cheese Co.’s seasonal Petite Boo Brie is a fun and festive balance of old-world technique and modern innovation.

We have been making our flagship Petite Breakfast Brie at Marin French Cheese Co. since 1865, contributing to our title as the country's oldest cheese company. For over 155 years this cheese has not only filled a need for healthy breakfast protein, but continues to be a favorite of both locals and visitors alike. Petite Breakfast follows the same cheesemaking process as our other brie style cheeses, but skips the aging room, making it a fresh brie without the white bloomy rind you traditionally see on this style of cheese. Sold fresh and young, it has a tangy flavor and a slightly springy texture, reminiscent of creamy cheese curds. Petite Breakfast Brie is the little cheese with the big history. It started as a protein filled breakfast alternative for failed gold miners turned dock workers in the late 1800s. As the Gold Rush came to an end and the San Francisco Bay had a sudden increase in population, there were not enough eggs to meet the need for a hearty morning meal for laborers to start their day. Our founder, Jefferson Thompson saw the need and created a breakfast cheese that is still true to its name but is now enjoyed any time of day!

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Camembert is a unique small format of our classic French style Camembert cheese. Complex with earthy aromas of mushroom, a creamy paste is enrobed in a velvety bloomy rind. This soft cheese uses a different blend of cultures from our brie style cheeses. Part of our Petite Classic Collection, this cheese is true to our California-crafted, French-inspired roots. It combines our heritage of traditional cheesemaking with an innovative 4oz size wonderfully convenient and versatile for the modern cheese lover. Perfect for a picnic or cheeseboard for two, snack connoisseurs will not want to miss out on our Petite Camembert.

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Crème is everything a brie cheese should be: smooth, creamy, and elegant. A smaller format of our award winning Triple Crème Brie, it has a thin white bloomy rind and tastes of rich, sweet milk. The foundation of our cheesemaking starts with old world techniques and the best French cheese recipes that we have developed over time to make our own California original artisan products. Handcrafted by our dedicated team at our historical creamery in Marin County, our Petite Crème gets cream from local dairies added to the milk for an extra decadent texture and flavor.

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Jalapeño Brie is a perfect balance of old world techniques paired with innovative location-inspired ingredients for the modern palate. True to our cheesemaking heritage this cheese starts as a triple crème brie and then gets red and green jalapeño peppers added to the fresh curd before it enters the aging rooms and forms its classic bloomy white rind. A very California cheese with bold and spicy flavors, it is perfectly balanced by a smooth and creamy french style brie base. Part of our Petite Classic Collection, our Jalapeño Brie is an elevated pepper cheese that you didn’t know you needed.

Petite Mustard is the newest addition to our Petite Classic Collection of small format cheeses. This mustard cheese starts with the renowned Marin French Cheese Co. Triple Crème Brie recipe as its base. Whole black and brown mustard seeds get added to the cheese curds as they are gently poured into the small format cheese molds. Tradition mixes with exciting new ingredients and the result is a creamy French brie style cheese with crunchy pops of texture infused with slightly spicy flavor. A classic combo with cheese and charcuterie, a spread of whole grain or dijon mustard compliments a board nicely and is often eaten alongside a variety of cheeses. If you haven’t tried a mustard cheese before, we strongly recommend you try this one!

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Suprême Brie is a smaller version of our unique 14oz Suprême Brie and a part of our Petite Reserve Collection of 4oz wheels of gourmet cheese made with premium ingredients. It has even more local cream added than our Triple Crème Brie style cheeses, creating an extra luscious texture and rich taste.

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Truffle Brie begins with the same recipe as our classic Triple Crème Brie with the addition of real black truffles. The rich flavor of the black speckles seen throughout the paste of the truffle cheese is balanced by notes of sweet cream and a decadent, smooth texture.Size: 4 ozIngredients: Cultured Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Truffle Paste (Truffles, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Truffle Juice, Natural Aroma), Salt, Microbial Enzymes.

Inspired by the pioneering spirits who came west during the Gold Rush, Marin French looked to the land for our next nugget of indulgence. Enter Prospector, a deliciously rich and decadent Triple Crème Brie generously studded with real black truffle for a bite that will have you feeling like you struck gold. 

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Suprême Brie cheese is pure extra crème decadence with even more fresh cream added than our Triple Crème Brie wheels. This cheese is developed beneath a dome to ensure climate and humidity control, which allows it to form a very fluffy snow-white rind. Under the downy, bloomy rind is a dense, fudgy texture that tastes of sweet milk with notes of fresh grass.Size: 14ozIngredients: Cultured Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Salt, Microbial Enzymes.

Marin French Cheese Co.'s Traditional Brie cheese is crafted using classic French cheesemaking techniques. Made with authentic cultures and aged slowly, it develops the familiar brie flavor profile redolent of sweet milk and light hints of mushrooms. It has an unmistakable buttery, rich texture and delicate taste reflecting a cow’s milk cheese crafted with the freshest milk from local North Bay dairies. The luscious texture of this cheese makes it the perfect partner to any recipe. It melts beautifully when cooked, making it a delicious addition to sandwiches or pasta dishes, or simply melted over some roasted vegetables. Size: Available in 8oz and 16oz. Ingredients: Cultured Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes.

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Triple Crème Brie is created using traditional French cheese making techniques that start with local milk, added cream, and a unique blend of cultures. The result is a brie style cheese that is smooth and creamy with slightly sweet, milky flavors and a velvety white rind.

Crafted with unparalleled dedication to quality, Miceli's Fresh Mozzarella captures the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Crafted with unparalleled dedication to quality, Miceli's Mascarpone captures the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Crafter with unparalleled dedication to quality, our Mozzarella Pears capture the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Crafted with unparalleled dedication to quality, our Parmesan captures the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Crafted with an unparalleled dedication to quality, our Traditional, Part-Skim, and Lite Ricotta Cheeses capture the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Crafted with unparalleled dedication to quality, Miceli's Shredded Cheese captures the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Crafted with unparalleled dedication to quality, Miceli's Mozzarella String Cheese captures the rich, diverse flavors of Italy.

Franklin Peluso, a third generation cheese maker, has made Franklin’s Teleme since 1980. Frankin's grandfather created the original recipe in 1927, and then taught his son who, in turn, taught Franklin. Some Teleme lovers may know Teleme as “Tomales Bay Cheese” as, long ago, it was crafted in the small town of Tomales, on the coast of western Marin County.

Milton Creamery’s 4 Alarm Cheddar is a bold, handcrafted Iowa cheddar infused with chili, chipotle, jalapeño and ghost peppers to delivering a creamy texture and a slow-building heat that finishes rich, savory, and unforgettable.

Milton Creamery’s Black Pepper Cheddar is a handcrafted Iowa cheddar studded with fresh cracked black pepper, offering a smooth, creamy texture and a bold, savory finish made with milk from small family farms.

Caramelized Onion Cheddar combines creamy, handcrafted cheddar with sweet, slow-cooked caramelized onions for a rich, savory flavor that’s smooth, balanced, and perfect for everyday meals or charcuterie boards.

Cheddar Reserve is aged for 2 years, and it has a firm, slightly crumbly texture, this aged cheddar delivers rich savory depth, subtle nuttiness and a gentle sharpness that lingers on the palate.

Milton Creamery’s Garden Vegetable Cheddar is a smooth, creamy cheddar blended with savory garden vegetables for a fresh, well-balanced flavor. Made with milk from small family farms, it’s perfect for snacking, melting, or adding a flavorful twist to everyday meals.

Morning Harvest from Milton Creamery is an American Original—fruity, subtly sweet, creamy, and aged 7+ months with superb meltability and a smooth finish.

Milton Creamery’s Old Style Cheddar is a classic, no-nonsense cheddar with a firm, crumbly texture and rich, buttery flavor. Made using traditional methods and milk from small family farms, it’s a true throwback to old-fashioned Midwestern cheesemaking.

Prairie Breeze™ from Milton Creamery delivers a sweet, nutty, award-winning cheddar aged 9+ months with a fudgy texture and crystal crunch.

Tomato Garlic Cheddar is a creamy, handcrafted cheddar infused with real tomatoes and garlic for a savory, well-balanced flavor that’s perfect for sandwiches, melting, and charcuterie boards.

Mojave Gold Inc. is a small goat dairy and creamery located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.

Mojave Gold Inc. is a small goat dairy and creamery located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.

Mojave Gold Inc. is a small goat dairy and creamery located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.

Mojave Gold Inc. is a small goat dairy and creamery located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.

Mojave Gold Inc. is a small goat dairy and creamery located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.

Mojave Gold Inc. is a small goat dairy and creamery located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California.

Ash-coated, soft-ripened cheese made with Colorado cow’s milk, featuring a creamy center that evolves from bright tang to buttery richness.

Ash-dusted, soft-ripened cheese with a golden center that evolves from gentle tang to creamy, buttery richness with earthy, aromatic depth.

Soft-ripened Camembert made with 100% local Colorado cow’s milk, naturally bloomy-rind, slow-ripened, and crafted without additives.

Fresh cheddar cheese curds made with local Colorado cow’s milk, award-winning, mild and salty with a signature squeak.

Washed-rind, soft-ripened cheese made with local Colorado cow’s milk, smooth when young, ripening into savory, nutty depth with balance.

Seasonal soft-ripened Camembert-style cheese with whole green peppercorns, creamy and mild, offering bright, botanical peppercorn lift.

Soft-ripened Camembert made with real Italian black truffles, featuring a creamy, buttery paste and a deep, woodsy truffle aroma.

Mountain Priory Cheese is an artisanal cheese hand-made by the nuns at our monastery from local, raw cow milk, using a recipe uniquely developed at our Norbertine Priory in the Tehachapi Mountains. Aged at least two months, it matures into a mild and firm cheese.

Mountain Priory Cheese is an artisanal cheese hand-made by the nuns at our monastery from local, raw cow milk, using a recipe uniquely developed at our Norbertine Priory in the Tehachapi Mountains. Aged at least two months, it matures into a mild and firm cheese.

Mountain Priory Cheese is an artisanal cheese hand-made by the nuns at our monastery from local, raw cow milk, using a recipe uniquely developed at our Norbertine Priory in the Tehachapi Mountains. Aged at least two months, it matures into a mild and firm cheese.

A Bulgarian-style feta made with goat milk.

A full-bodied textured cheese made with certified organic whole Jersey milk.

Soft-ripened cheese aged 3-6 weeks.

A soft-ripened cheese wrapped in grape leaves.

A firm, yet mild, goat cheese, aged for 3-6 months.

A soft-ripened organic Jersey whole milk cheese aged 3-6 weeks.

A flaky, yet supple firm cheese made with certified organic whole Jersey milk.

Moni is a soft-ripened goat milk cheese aged 3-6 weeks.

A soft-ripened goated cheese coated with vegetable ash.

RAYA is a firm goat cheese handcrafted according to a family recipe. The affinage involves 12 months of traditional aging which, in our foggy West Sonoma County environment, results in a natural orange-tinged rind with a sweet earthy aroma.

A spreadable, creamy goat cheese.

A firm, yet mild, goat cheese, aged for 3-6 months.

A delicate soft-ripened goat cheese.

Four time national award winner. In 2015, Foggy Morning was named the Best Fromage Blanc style cheese made in North America.

Restrained notes of organic basil and garlic are infused in Nicasio Valley's creamy Foggy Morning.Approx. Size: 7 oz.

Nicasio Valley's creamy Foggy Morning, infused with Jalapeno. Approx. Size: 7 oz.

Made in 3” rounds with a velvety white exterior, this is the mildest of Nicasio Valley's aged cheeses, similar to a Camembert or Brie.Approx. Size: 10 oz.

Big brother to our Formagella, this soft-ripening cheese in produced in 8” wheels, getting smoother as it ages.Approx. Size: 6 oz.Approx. Full Wheel Size: 60 oz.

A delicious creamy brie made in 8 inch wheels and aged for at least 5 weeks. It is creamy around the inside of the rind with a chalky interior that gets creamier as it ages or warms.6 oz. wedge or 48 oz. wheel

A soft-ripening cheese similar to Formagella and Halleck Creek, but with a more-defined rind and nutty undertones.Gold medal winner at the California State Fair. Two-time national award winner at the American Cheese Society annual competition in the Soft ripening cow’s milk category.Approx. Size: 6 oz. and 60 oz.

A classic Swiss-Italian mountain cheese with a rich flavor, refined and luxurious from aging at least 5 months.Gold medal winner at the California State Fair.Approx. Size: 10 oz.Approx. Full Wheel Size: 10 lbs.

Nicasio Valley's first washed-rind cheese, with a golden-orange rind and a distinctive aroma and flavor, reminiscent of a Taleggio.Winner of numerous State, National, Good Food Award and a Top 5 finisher in its’ class at the World Cheese Championship.Approx. Size: 6 oz.Approx. Full Wheel Size: 4.5 lbs.

This washed-rind is like a cross between a Fontina and a Raclette. A good melting cheese, it stands up well to other bold flavors.Finished 2nd in North America in the American Cheese Society Raclette category. Our San Geronimo has won multiple State and National Awards.Approx. Size: 10 oz.Approx. Full Wheel Size: 10 lbs.

A soft ripening cheese made in 3 inch rounds and aged for at least 5 weeks. It is a delicate, lightly washed rind cheese with a pungent aroma and a powerful yet pleasant flavor.9 oz. wheel.

ACS Award winning; dynamic nutty flavor; pair with apples or full bodied red wines.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Zesty blend of black pepper, paprika, bell pepper & coriander.

ACS Award winning; pleasantly surprising combination of light smoke & cumin; Indonesian inspired; pairs well with pears.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, cumin seeds, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Calmer, younger sibling of Mild Gouda. A Dutch holiday specialty! Pairs well with apples. Only available in 2lb wheels.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

A unique rendition of our Gouda with a slightly walnut flavor.

Complementary blend of herbs with a hint of garlic.

Wonderful basil flavor with subtle garlic undertones; Pair with grapes or Merlot.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, garlic, basil leaf, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Just enough garlic to complement Gouda! Pair with pears or dry white wines.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, garlic, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Nice soft creamy Gouda with the tanginess of goat milk.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt and enzymes.

Dutch-style Swiss with a remarkable sweet flavor. Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Frozen fresh; Excellent snack for adults & kids; Mild flavor, similar to mozzarella.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Green jalapeno peppers; hot & spicy!; Pair with pears.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, jalapeno peppers, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.

Sun-dried tomatoes, basil, black olives & oregano.

ACS Award winning; Classic Dutch Gouda; creamy & buttery; pairs well with Apples or Merlot.Ingredients: Pasteurized whole milk, salt, annatto coloring and enzymes.