Experience the liquid gold rush from the hills of San Francisco with Wagon Wheel, a versatile, snackable cheese at its glory when melted down and forged into your favorite meal. Born from the sunshine of California’s rolling golden hills, Wagon Wheel is our most versatile and snackable cheese. At room temperature, it’s approachable and delicious. When melted, we call it Liquid Gold. Designed by chefs for chefs (originally on Zuni Cafe’s pizza menu), Wagon Wheel is a washed rind cheese crafted from organic cow’s milk and aged for a minimum of 75 days as 15 lb wheels.

AWARDS
1st place: California State Fair, 2022, 2024
2nd place: International Cheese & Dairy Awards, 2023
3rd place: American Cheese Society, 2023; California State Fair, 2023; US Championship Cheese Contest, 2023; World Cheese Awards, 2022

STYLE
Versatile large format, washed rind, aged minimum of 75 days

MILK SOURCE
Organic, locally sourced.

FLAVOR PROFILE
As a snack, delicate and nutty. When melted, it’s liquid gold: Salted brown butter, heavy cream, roasted leeks, roasted garlic

PAIRINGS

• Beer-friendly, also try Saison
• Rich Chardonnay, Rhone Blends
• Teas with tannins & toasty notes like Hojicha (roasted green tea)
• Cooked starches (Pasta, Potatoes, Grilled Bread)
• Tangy partners (Pickles, etc.)

MILK & RENNET TYPE
Pasteurized cow's milk, traditional rennet (non-vegetarian)

INGREDIENTS
Organic pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, cultures & enzymes.

Designed by chefs for chefs (originally on Zuni Cafe’s pizza menu), Wagon Wheel is forged from local, organic cow's milk and aged for a minimum of 75 days as 15-pound wheels.

Wagon Wheel’s rosy-hued rind surrounds a delightfully supple center. Flavors of chicken broth, brown butter, and cream make it a winner for both well seasoned palates and new cheese fans. It’s also easy to pair to a variety of beer.