At Carr Valley, they make some of the best cheeses on earth and they have nothing to hide. Just head to the La Valle Store to shop and sample some amazing cave-aged cheeses that taste almost too good to be true. And if you’re curious on how a factory can make cheese taste this amazing, you’re welcome to see how the magic happens. Read on to see why Carr Valley is the cheesemaker you have to visit.
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Carr Valley Cheese is based in La Valle, a village on the Baraboo River in Sauk County with fewer than 400 residents.
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The company is owned by the Cook Family, and it has been making wonderful cheese since 1902.
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The factory’s cheese curds get wonderful reviews, but if you love great cheese, you’ll want to explore much further in the case.
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Carr Valley crafts special European-style cheeses, using techniques like cave aging and blending goat, sheep, and cow’s milk.
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The factory has won scores of awards for cheeses like its Snow White Goat Cheddar, Shepherd’s Blend (sheep, goat, and cow milk) and Gran Canaria (sheep, goat, and cow milk.)
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A viewing window lets visitors see the cheesemaking in progress, just outside the shop. The secret becomes clear to anyone who visits – Carr Valley cares a lot about making really good cheese. It does everything by hand, the traditional way.
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Carr Valley’s La Valle factory is open Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. If you can’t make it to La Valle, Carr Valley also has retail locations in Fennimore, Mauston, Mazomanie, Sauk City, and Wisconsin Dells. Once you’ve sampled the best of Carr Valley Cheese, take a trip on The Great Wisconsin Cheese Trail to find some more amazing cheesemakers.
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Address: Carr Valley Cheese Co Inc, S3797 County Rd G, La Valle, WI 53941, USA
