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How to eat sherry Gray cheese?

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Christopher Anderson

Published Mar 11, 2026

How to eat sherry Gray cheese?

Flavors of cultured cream dominate, with subtle hints of fresh button mushrooms and a warm, nutty finish that lingers on the palate. PAIRING AND SERVICE – A cheese as decadent as this just begs for bubbles. Serve with lightly toasted rosemary-olive oil crostini, or simply enjoy with a cup of herbal tea in the evening.

Who is sherry Gray?

Sherry Gray was a cherished member of the small Greensboro community. He lived simply, taught generations of locals as a substitute teacher, and enriched the lives of those around him. Thus, the cheesemakers at Jasper Hill wanted to honor his memory by christening their new cheese Sherry Gray.

How do you serve Willoughby cheese?

In general I prefer to serve washed rind cheeses with savory foods. I find their “funk” works especially well with briney, pickled and salty foods like olives, pickled veggies and cured meats. If you can’t find the La Quercia prosciutto, serve with a dry spicy salami and cornichons.

What kind of cheese is Harbison?

Harbison is a soft-ripened cheese with a rustic, bloomy rind, made by Jasper Hill Farm. Young cheeses are wrapped in strips of spruce cambium, the tree’s inner bark layer, harvested from the farm’s woodlands. Harbison is woodsy and sweet, balanced with lemon, mustard, and vegetal flavors.

What kind of cheese is Willoughby?

washed-rind cheese
This washed-rind cheese is made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It has a semi-soft, buttery texture with occasional eyes and pale yellow caramel paste. Flavours range from delicate milky, herbal, ripe-peach that advance into peat, roasted beef and onions aromas imparted by the rind. The cheese is aged for 6 to 12 weeks.

Is Harbison cheese like brie?

Vacherin, or Vacherin Mont d’Or, is a soft ripened cow’s milk cheese with a bloomy rind – essentially a Brie-like cheese. The cheese awards feature some 2700 cheeses – I can’t even imagine – and Harbison topped the list for cheeses from this side of the pond; it’s got to be good to stand out from a pack like that.

What does Harbison cheese taste like?

Harbison tastes more mushroomy and earthy, like brie. It’s downright, ridiculously tasty. Best of all is its presentation. Because of the spruce wrapping, you can literally slice off the top and dip into the paste.

How do you eat Harbison cheese?

I love serving Harbison at the beginning of a meal for guests at home. Cut the rind off at the top and just dig in with a spoon or a spreader. Simply spread it on crusty baguette and fall in love with the nuances in all its flavors and aromas.

Can you bake Harbison?

When you buy a wheel of Harbison, let it come up to room temperature or, if you’re feeling frisky and want the flavors even bolder, put it in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

How do you eat Harbison?

How do you serve Harbison?

Serve Harbison as is—it’s like a salty, creamy pudding—or pair it with crusty bread, fresh apples and pears, and lightly sweetened fruit compotes. Harbison partners well with white wines that have some heft and structure, especially oak aged, or wines with notable stone fruit flavors.