
Milk from Happy Goats
The key to great cheese is the best milk. Laura Chenel only sources from family farms in the U.S.—California, Oregon, Nevada and Idaho. We partner exclusively with our farmers and provide support and technologies for happy goat and delicious milk.

The Taste is in the Details
Once we have the best milk, we rely on time and attention to detail to make great cheese. Our cheese team's skills are just as strong as their love of cheese. Every step, from setting the curd to draining (for the perfect consistency) and aging (for amazing flavor), is essential to the process.

The Magic Happens Here
Located in the heart of Sonoma County, our state-of-the-art creamery keeps alive the traditions that our founder started four decades ago. We were the first creamery awarded LEED Gold certification in the U.S., and our commitment to sustainable practices, including solar energy and water recycling, helps preserve the terroir for future generations.
Family Matters
We source only the best milk from family farm partners throughout the western U.S.
Recent Awards




Laura Chenel's Awards 2009-2019
Ash-Rind Buchette
CalExpo State Fair 2019, Best of Show
World Cheese Awards Norway 2018, Gold
World Cheese Awards U.K. 2017, Gold
Good Food Awards 2017, Winner
Thyme & Rosemary Marinated Goat Cheese
ACS Pittsburgh PA 2018, 2nd Place
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold
Jalapeño Chili Marinated Goat Cheese
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold
Black Truffle Marinated Goat Cheese
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Silver
Original Chabis
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold
World Cheese Awards U.K. 2017, Silver
World Cheese Championship WI 2016, 3rd Place
World Cheese Championship WI 2014, 2nd Place
4 Peppercorn Chabis
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold
ACS Raleigh 2012, 2nd Place
Garlic Chabis
World Cheese Championship WI 2016, 4th Place
Creamy Original Spreadable Goat Cheese
CalExpo State Fair 2017, Bronze
US Championship Cheese Contest WI, 2017, 3rd Place
World Cheese Awards U.K. 2015, Silver (15 ounces)
Crottin
CalExpo State Fair 2017, Silver
World Cheese Awards U.K. 2014, Silver
ACS Raleigh 2012, 2nd Place
Original Log (8 ounces)
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Silver
CalExpo State Fair 2017, Bronze
CalExpo State Fair 2016, Gold (11 ounces)
CalExpo State Fair 2015, Bronze
CalExpo State Fair 2014, Gold—Best of Division
Black Truffle Log (5.4 ounces)
World Cheese Awards U.K. 2017, Bronze
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Silver
Orange Blossom Honey Log (5.4 ounces)
World Cheese Championship WI 2016, 3rd Place
Kalamata Olive Log (5.4 ounces)
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Silver
Fig & Grapefruit Log (5.4 ounces)
World Cheese Awards U.K. 2017, Bronze
Creamy Goat Brie
World Cheese Awards Norway 2018, Silver
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold
ACS Denver CO 2017, 1st Place
CalExpo State Fair 2017, Gold
Original Medallion
ACS Richmond 2019, Gold
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold
ACS Denver CO 2017, 1st Place
Fig & Grapefruit Medallion
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Bronze
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Medallion
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Bronze
Tome
ACS Raleigh 2012, 2nd Place
World Cheese Championship WI 2010, 5th Place
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