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It Started in Sonoma County

Laura Chenel started a new chapter in American goat cheese through her commitment to care, quality, and community. We're carrying the torch still from the heart of California wine country.

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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.

Recent Awards

ACSwinner 2x CAState Fair 2x USCheese Contest 2x World Cheese 2x Silver CSF Best of CA Bronze

Laura Chenel's Awards 2009-2023

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

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Gold
ACS Pittsburgh PA 2018, 2nd Place
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold

Jalapeño Chili Marinated Goat Cheese

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Silver
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Gold

Black Truffle Marinated Goat Cheese

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Gold
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 2022, Gold
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)

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Bronze
World Cheese Championship WI 2016, 3rd Place

Kalamata Olive Log (5.4 ounces)

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Bronze
CalExpo State Fair 2018, Silver

Fig & Grapefruit Log (5.4 ounces)

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Gold
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

Garlic & Chive Log

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Gold

Cranberry Log

CalExpo State Fair 2022, Silver

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