At Cavern Cheese School you'll have the opportunity to explore different pairings of cheese & wine (sometimes beer, cider, or liquor too)!
We'll provide all the information you need as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component. Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
Our intimate space allows for a small class size of 20, with maximum party size of 6.
Usually Sundays
2pm - 4pm
The team from Cavern will guide you as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component. Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
Select your favourite wine to enjoy alongside some appetizers after the pairing experience.
Join us for an afternoon of decadence as we explore 5 pairings of chocolate, cheese, & wine.
Single origin dark chocolate bars provided by Edmontons new Delavoye Chocolate Maker, located on 124st.
The team from Cavern will guide you as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component.
Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
Quebec
Soft | Pasteurized | Goat
Light, smooth, & creamy, with a delicate tang.
'Beurrasse' means the act of buttering something, a perfect name for this bright white, spreadable unripened cheese. It's made by Fromagerie Ruben Bleu, one of the first producers of artisanal goat's milk cheeses in Quebec, wo've been handcrafting their cheeses since the early 1980s. A simple yet satisfying cheese to make, after being inoculated with bacteria & rennet, the milk is simply left at room temperature to coagulate. When the texture looks like smooth yogurt, it is drained for 24hrs then seasoned, packaged, and shipped to Cavern.
Quebec
Firm | Raw | Cow
Tart, tangy, & textural.
A classic North American cheddar. Aged 4 years, presenting prominent crystalization. Fromagerie Perron was founded in 1890, when cheddar was Canada's 4th largest export behind, furs, cod, & lumber. Specializing in cheddar & cheese curds, their cheeses stay true to original recipes, winning them numerous awards over 125 years of production.
France
Soft | Pasteurized | Cow
Piquant & intensly creamy.
Saint Agur is a double creme, blue veined cheese. It's defined by salty & creamy notes. Made in the village of Beauzac, in the mountainous Auvergne region of central France. Saint Agur’s unique, incredibly soft creamy texture is achieved by using whole milk and cream giving it a butterfat content of ~60%. Aging for a minimum of 60 days allows for a lightly piquant & salty flavour.
Netherlands
Firm | Pasteurized | Cow
Butterscotch caramel fudge.
A Typical Dutch gouda. During its 18 months of aging, pockets of tyrosine crystals form in the smooth paste. Sweet, caramelized notes define this cheese. The little town of Lutjewinkel in North Holland is known for its large cheesery, which sources milk from local dairies. To achieve a gouda's distinctive, sweet taste, curds are scalded and then washed to remove whey & lactic acid.
Ontario
Firm | Raw | Cow
Both natives from Switzerland, Hans & Jolanda Weber’s dream was to produce their own farmstead cheeses inspired by the Swiss greats. In 1996 they moved with their family to St. Marys, Ontario and enlisted the help of Master Swiss Cheesemaker Ramon Eberle. With Eberle’s long family tradition of Cheesemaking, skill, & knowledge, alongside milk from the Weber’s herd of 250 Holstein cows, their dream, Stonetown Artisan Cheese, was born. Named after the Wildwood Dam in St. Marys, this cheese takes inspiration from Appenzeller. It is washed in a brine infused with local herbs that impart savoury & herbaceous aromas that nicely complement its nutty & full-flavoured interior.
Indulge in a showcase of the 24 best seasonal cheeses selected by the Cavern Cheesemongers. You will have the chance to savour some specialty & limited seasonal varieties alongside our favourite holiday classics. All cheeses are accompanied by tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
Throughout December you will receive 3 installments of Caverns best seasonal cheese available for pick or delivery on select dates.
DELIVERY AVAILABLE FOR EDMONTON, ST.ALBERT & SHERWOOD PARK. If your address lies outside of our delivery range the option to pick up will be available or a refund will be issued.
We'll contact you prior to the first delivery so you can select your delivery preferences for each installment.
Morning and evening delivery time frames will be available.
A pick-up reminder will be sent prior to the first scheduled date.
Pick-up will be available at Cavern during operational hours (12:00-21:00)
Pick-up dates:
SUNDAY OCTOBER 27th
2PM - 4PM @ CAVERN
NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS
Join us if you dare! We'll be exploring 5 Halloween-inspired pairings of natural wine to cheese & Halloween treats.
Gabriella from Garneau Block and Cecilia from Cavern will guide you as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component. Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
Our intimate space allows for a small class size of 22, with a maximum party size of 6.
Cheese the day this December with 24 of the best seasonal cheeses selected by the Cavern Cheesemongers.
Indulge in special & limited varieties alongside holiday favourites.
Delivery or Pick-Up
Delivery only available for Edmonton, St. Albert, & Sherwood Park.
If your address lies outside of our delivery range the option to pick up will be available or a refund will be issued.
24 pieces of cheese (50g each), December 1 – December 24.
To ensure you’re getting the freshest cuts, we’ve split the advent across 3 boxes—the cheeses are hand-cut and wrapped just hours before delivery or pick-up.
Each box has been specially curated; starting with the softest, youngest cheeses (meant to be eaten the soonest), to the firmest, most aged varieties.
Tasting notes & pairing suggestions are included for all 24 cheeses.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 31st
5PM - 7PM @ CAVERN
$100 /person
✨🧀 Featuring bangin’ cheeses and bubbly vibes, it's the ultimate way to toast to 2024 🥂🎉.
Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences. Learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component.
Limited seats
*48 Hour Cancellation Policy*
We’ve teamed up with Garneau Block to bring you a festive Cheese School that will make your season sparkle ✨
Get into the holiday spirit🍷 as we explore 5 cheer-filled pours from Garneau Block paired to our most exciting seasonal cheeses🧀.
Cecilia from Cavern and Gabriella from Garneau Block will guide you as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component.
Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
Use the Color de Vino X Garneau Block order sheet to pre-order your favourite wines.
Receive 20% off Cavern retail cheese after school!
USA
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Savoury, sweet, & a little nutty
This exceptional cheddar represents a celebrated collaboration between two Vermont icons: Cabot Creamery & Jasper Hill Farm. Cabot provides high-quality milk, while Jasper Hill expertly crafts & ages the cheese. Following traditional English cheddaring techniques each wheel is bound in cloth & coated in lard creating a unique environment for aging - anywhere from 9 - 14 months. Crystalline, flaky texture with flavours featuring savoury notes of chicken broth & toasted nuts, balanced with a delicate sweetness. A nod to the rich cheesemaking heritage of England adapted beautifully in Vermont.
United Kingdom
Pasteurized | Cow | Soft
Subtly yeasty with prolonged salty & nutty notes.
Famously never produced in its namesake town, but exclusively in the surrounding English counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. The village of Stilton was a staging post on the main trade route between London & Edinburgh, travelers would spend the night at either the Bell or Angel Inn and inevitably sample the local fare. The 1722 account from one such traveller holds the first mention of cheeses served in Stilton. Although there are white versions, blue-veined Stilton is the most common
Quebec
Pasteurized | Goat | Soft
Fresh caprine aromas & a delicate tang.
In 2011 master cheesemaker Simon Hamel founded L’Atelier Fromagerie. For 10 years prior he’d been working & studying alongside other expert cheesemakers in both France & Québec whilst renting production facilities from colleagues to perfect his handcrafted artisan cheeses. Chevre a ma Maniere is the triumph of this admirable pursuit. Inspired by Loire Valley goat’s milk cheeses, its naturally wrinkled rind ripens the cheese from the outside in, achieving a uniquely textured interior.
Spain
Pasteurized | Ewe | Firm
Gamey with fruity & oily flavours of olives & roasted nuts.
Perhaps Spain’s most famous cheese, Manchego accounts for more than a third of Spain's traditional cheese production. It's made only in the La Mancha region, from which it takes its name. The region was named by the Arabs, 'Al Mancha' meaning land without water, which is perfect for the Manchega breed of sheep, that call the region home. All the milk used to make Manchego comes from this sturdy breed, which has traversed this rocky, arid central plateau area for centuries and thriving where cows just can't hang. Oily, fatty, and nutty flavours develop as Manchego ages, maturity ranges from 3 to 18 months. This Viejo Manchego is a farmhouse variety & aged a minimum of 12 months. Pleasantly gamey, think broiled lamb chops, fruity & oily flavours of olives & roasted nuts.
Netherlands
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Salted caramel fudge.
The Westland family’s classic gouda boasts a smooth interior dotted with crunchy tyrosine crystals. Its distinctive sweet taste comes from scalding and washing the curds to remove whey and lactic acid. Annatto gives it its signature orange hue, complementing flavours of butterscotch and salted caramel. It sticks to your teeth like fudge, melts on the palate, and leaves lingering notes of umami-rich bouillon and beef broth.
Quebec
Pasteurized | Soft | Cow
Cream & butter, lightly salty
Traditionally, the cream was separated from milk and reserved for butter. However, with the evolution of the modern dairy industry, dairy products, especially butter, became a cheaper commodity, allowing for frivolous cheesemaking experimentations. The newest addition to Laterie Charlevoix's lineup combines cream and whole milk to create a modern luxury, decadent, rich & incredibly luscious.
Quebec
Pasteurized | Goat | Soft
Delicate, creamy & tangy
Fromagerie Le Détour is located near Lake Témiscouata, in a picturesque region nestled between New Brunswick and Maine. The area has long attracted travellers who, throughout history, made detours around the lake to continue their journeys. This cheese takes its name from Grey Owl, a British-born conservationist who was one such traveller. Beneath its natural rind, delicately dusted with ash, lies a bright-white paste that is soft and crumbly, often turning slightly gooier near the edges. The cheese offers subtle caprine aromas, with a delicate balance of citrusy tang.
USA
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Savoury, sweet, & a little nutty
This exceptional cheddar represents a celebrated collaboration between two Vermont icons: Cabot Creamery & Jasper Hill Farm. Cabot provides high-quality milk, while Jasper Hill expertly crafts & ages the cheese. Following traditional English cheddaring techniques each wheel is bound in cloth & coated in lard creating a unique environment for aging - anywhere from 9 - 14 months. Crystalline, flaky texture with flavours featuring savoury notes of chicken broth & toasted nuts, balanced with a delicate sweetness. A nod to the rich cheesemaking heritage of England adapted beautifully in Vermont.
France
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Toasted nuts & salted caramel fudge
Cheese mites are typically the bane of cheesemakers, but Mimolette is a rare exception. Their presence is not only welcomed but essential to the cheese's maturation. These tiny creatures help develop Mimolette's distinctive flavours: salted caramel, hints of butterscotch, and a deep, earthy nuttiness. Dense, waxy, and tightly packed texture. But as it warms on your palate, it transforms into a sticky fudge-like consistency that's utterly moreish. While younger versions are popular in cooking, aged Mimolette—such as this 20-month masterpiece—truly shines on a cheese board, where its complex flavours can take centre stage.
France
Pasteurized | Cow | Soft
Rich, luscious, & finely earthy
A luxurious delight from the artisans at Renard Gillard. This decadent creation begins with a velvety double-crème Brie, carefully split and generously filled with a luscious layer of triple-crème paste infused with finely chopped black truffles. The truffles bring an earthy, aromatic richness that weaves seamlessly into the Brie’s naturally buttery and creamy character. The result is a cheese that balances opulence with refinement, where every bite offers a harmonious blend of smooth textures and deep, savoury undertones—a true testament to the artistry of French cheesemaking.
Quebec
Pasteurized | Soft | Cow
Cream & butter, lightly salty
Traditionally, the cream was separated from milk and reserved for butter. However, with the evolution of the modern dairy industry, dairy products, especially butter, became a cheaper commodity, allowing for frivolous cheesemaking experimentations. The newest addition to Laterie Charlevoix's lineup combines cream and whole milk to create a modern luxury, decadent, rich & incredibly luscious.
USA / Netherlands
Pasteurized | Firm | Goat
Smooth, fudgy, & sweet
The beautiful, blushing Midnight Moon was born when Cypress Grove founder, Mary Keehn, enlisted the expertise of Dutch cheesemakers to transform her exquisite goat’s milk into an exciting new-world gouda. Her version is aged for only 6-months, ready to eat when the smooth, dense paste just starts to develop crunchy crystals. The lightly caramel-coloured interior nods to notes of browned butter & butterscotch.
Quebec
Pasteurized | Ewe | Firm
Delicately pastoral & milky
The ewe cheeses from the French Pyrenees were the inspiration for the 3-to-6-month-aged Fleur des Monts. Fromagerie la Moutonnière prides itself on hand-crafting authentic farmstead cheeses. From spring thaw to first snow, the flock spends every day freely grazing lush pastures seeded with a mixture of wild plants & herbs growing naturally in the region. Even during the winter, the flock is never fed silage as it can negatively affect the flavour of the milk, they’re afforded the best hay. The resulting milk & cheese is complex with nuanced seasonal variations
Switzerland
Raw | Cow | Firm
Savoury, rich & herbaceous
Maréchal is an artisanal Swiss cheese crafted by the Rapin family in Granges-près-Marnand, Vaud, Switzerland. Since 1992, this raw milk cheese has been produced using traditional methods. Twice daily, the Rapin family receives fresh, still-warm milk from 13 local farms in the Broye region. The cheese is pressed with a blend of organic herbs during its ripening process, imparting a unique savoury and herbal flavour profile. Inspired by the family's great-grandfather, it reflects his robust character, craftsmanship, and dedication to tradition.
Switzerland
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Onion, garlic & roasted nuts
In keeping with centuries-old Swiss cheesemaking practices, Kaltbach has thousands of wheels aging within 2-million-year-old sandstone caves. The base of this cheese is the Kaltbach flagship 4-month aged gruyére, the addition of extra cream & freshly chopped Italian black truffle elevates the already rich, creamy, & nutty flavours to a new level. This cheese has initial strong aromas of truffle, followed by notes of onion, roasted nuts, & sweet, cooked milk.
Quebec
Pasteurized | Soft | Cow
Cream & butter, lightly salty
Traditionally, the cream was separated from milk and reserved for butter. However, with the evolution of the modern dairy industry, dairy products, especially butter, became a cheaper commodity, allowing for frivolous cheesemaking experimentations. The newest addition to Laterie Charlevoix's lineup combines cream and whole milk to create a modern luxury, decadent, rich & incredibly luscious.
USA
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Savoury, sweet, & a little nutty
This exceptional cheddar represents a celebrated collaboration between two Vermont icons: Cabot Creamery & Jasper Hill Farm. Cabot provides high-quality milk, while Jasper Hill expertly crafts & ages the cheese. Following traditional English cheddaring techniques, each wheel is bound in cloth & coated in lard creating a unique environment for aging - anywhere from 9 - 14 months. Crystalline, flaky texture with flavours featuring savoury notes of chicken broth & toasted nuts, balanced with a delicate sweetness. A nod to the rich cheesemaking heritage of England adapted beautifully in Vermont.
Netherlands
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Butterscotch caramel fudge
Typical Dutch gouda. During its 18 months of aging, pockets of tyrosine crystals form in the smooth paste. Sweet, caramelized notes define this cheese. The little town of Lutjewinkel in North Holland is known for its large cheesery, which sources milk from local dairies. To achieve a gouda's distinctive, sweet taste, curds are scalded and then washed to remove whey & lactic acid.
Switzerland
Raw | Cow | Firm
Aromatic & milky
Named after its creators, ‘Tête de Moine’ literally translates to ’Monks Head’. Bellelay Abbey in the Jura Alps has been making this cheese since the 12th century. Tête de Moine is not cut but shaved into rosettes using a tool called a Girolle, leaving the wheel resembling the bald crown of a monk’s head. By shaving the cheese in such a manner, you’re increasing the surface area exposed to oxygen, enhancing its already distinct aroma. Though the paste is dense & fudgy, the thinly shaved rosettes melt easily on your palate to reveal defined vegetal flavours alongside notes of sweet cooked milk.
Switzerland
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Onion, garlic & roasted nuts
In keeping with centuries-old Swiss cheesemaking practices, Kaltbach has thousands of wheels aging within 2-million-year-old sandstone caves. The base of this cheese is the Kaltbach flagship 4-month aged gruyére, the addition of extra cream & freshly chopped Italian black truffle elevates the already rich, creamy, & nutty flavours to a new level. This cheese has initial strong aromas of truffle, followed by notes of onion, roasted nuts, & sweet, cooked milk.
Garneau Block is turning six, and we’re throwing a birthday bash—Cheese School style!
Get ready for an afternoon of wine, cheese, and celebration as we toast to six years of natural wine!
📍: Cavern
⏰: Sunday March 2, 2pm – 4pm
🎟: $100
Gabriella from Garneau Block and Cecilia from Cavern will guide you as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component. Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
*48 Hour Cancellation Policy*
Edmonton, Alberta
Magdalen Islands, Quebec
Pasteurized | Soft | Cow
Cream & butter, lightly salty
Traditionally, the cream was separated from milk and reserved for butter. However, with the evolution of the modern dairy industry, dairy products, especially butter, became a cheaper commodity, allowing for frivolous cheesemaking experimentations. The newest addition to Laterie Charlevoix's lineup combines cream and whole milk to create a modern luxury, decadent, rich & incredibly luscious.
Edmonton, Alberta
Noyan, Quebec
Raw | Firm | Cow
Tart, tangy, & textural.
A classic North American cheddar. Aged 4 years, presenting prominent crystalization. Fromagerie Perron was founded in 1890, when cheddar was Canada's 4th largest export behind, furs, cod, & lumber. Specializing in cheddar & cheese curds, their cheeses stay true to original recipes, winning them numerous awards over 125 years of production.
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues, Quebec
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Butterscotch caramel fudge
This is a typical Dutch gouda. During 18 months of aging, pockets of tyrosine crystals form in the smooth paste. Sweet, caramelized notes define this cheese. The little town of Lutjewinkel in North Holland is known for its large cheesery, which sources milk from local dairies. To achieve a gouda's distinctive, sweet taste, curds are scalded and then washed to remove whey and lactic acid.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Woodstock, Ontario
Raw | Cow | Firm
Aromatic & milky
Named after its creators, ‘Tête de Moine’ literally translates to ’Monks Head’. Bellelay Abbey in the Jura Alps has been making this cheese since the 12th century. Tête de Moine is not cut but shaved into rosettes using a tool called a Girolle, leaving the wheel resembling the bald crown of a monk’s head. By shaving the cheese in such a manner, you’re increasing the surface area exposed to oxygen, enhancing its already distinct aroma. Though the paste is dense & fudgy, the thinly shaved rosettes melt easily on your palate to reveal defined vegetal flavours alongside notes of sweet cooked milk.
Switzerland
Pasteurized | Cow | Firm
Onion, garlic & roasted nuts
In keeping with centuries-old Swiss cheesemaking practices, Kaltbach has thousands of wheels aging within 2-million-year-old sandstone caves. The base of this cheese is the Kaltbach flagship 4-month aged gruyére, the addition of extra cream & freshly chopped Italian black truffle elevates the already rich, creamy, & nutty flavours to a new level. This cheese has initial strong aromas of truffle, followed by notes of onion, roasted nuts, & sweet, cooked milk.
It's gonna be a party as we guide you through five pairings carefully selected by Gabriella from Garneau Block & Cavern's Cecilia.
Discover the art of pairing and the unique context behind each component. Rate the pairings to uncover your palate’s preferences.
Whether you're a connoisseur or just here for the party, this class is all about indulgence, discovery, and delicious fun.
Use the Color de Vino X Garneau Block order sheet to pre-order your favourite wines at a special discount. Plus, enjoy 20% off Cavern retail cheese after school!
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