Back Forty – Holiday Gift Basket (Sparkling Vidal)

$130.00

The Back Forty holiday package not only makes a great holiday gift but also supports some other small artisanal producers from the region.  We’ve carefully selected cheeses and items that will store well so they can be enjoyed over the holidays and into the new year.

Each gift box includes;

 

  • One – 2023 Sparkling Vidal 750 ml (Kin Vineyards)
  • One  – Tasha’s Table Straberry Rhubarb with Vanilla Bean and Spriced rum Hand made Jam 250 ml
  • One – Seed to Sausage “Saucisson Sec” dry cured salami  (approx 90g)
  • One – Seed to Sausage “Chorizo” dry cured salami (approx 90g)
  • One  – Back Forty Artisan Cheese “Ompah” semi soft washed rind raw sheep milk cheese wedge (approx 125 grams)
  • One  – Back Forty Artisan Cheese “Highland Blue” raw sheep milk cheese wedge (approx 125 grams)
  • One – Back Forty Artisan Cheese “Bonnechere”  torched rind raw semi hard sheep milk cheese wedge (approx 125 grams)
  • One – Back Forty Artisan Cheese “Pecorino Verona”  Natural rind hard sheep milk cheese aged over 1 yer wedge (approx 125 grams)
  • One – Back Forty Artisan cheese (Flower Station) Sheep milk greek style Feta (125 grams)
  • One – Reusable gift basket
Available to order now and pick up at the farm and dairy during our holiday open house on Saturday December 14th, or Curbside any day after the 14th. Simply store in the fridge or cold room until you’re ready to gift. 
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Description

Back Forty Artisan Cheese – 

This selection provides a well rounded variety of cheese including blue cheese (Highland Blue), a semi soft washed rind (Ompah),  a semi-firm torched rind aged cheese (Bonnechere) and thier delicious extra old hard cheese (Pecorino Verona), and their traditional Greek style Feta (Flower Station) .  All of these cheeses are carefully crafted with raw sheep milk and vacuum sealed for freshness so they can be enjoyed during the holiday season or into the New Year.

2023 Sparkling Vidal 750ml (Kin Vineyards) – 

This wine is light lemon in colour.  Off dry, and youthful with a pronounced, yet fine, and sustained mousse.  There are delicate aromas of lemon rind, green melon, and wet stone.  The vibrant acidity and balanced sweetness produce a bright, vivacious wine with an elegant and cleansing finish. 

Vintage: 2023
Variety: 100% Vidal Blanc
Region: Ontario
Wine Style: Charmat Method Sparkling wine, Off Dry
Residual Sugar: 11.8 g/L
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3.1
TA: 7.6 g/L
Ageing: Enjoy young

Tasha’s Table  – Strawberry Rhubarb with Vanilla Bean and Spiced Rum

These super versatile condiments can be used as a relish, on cheese-plates, and even to glaze vegetables or meat. Using local berries and rum

Seed to Sausage – Saucisson Sec and Chorizo (approx 95 grams each, total 185g)

Sec – Award-winning salami in the authentic French style, using little more than salt, garlic, pepper, and patience. Yes, it actually won an award. Gluten free.  Chorizo – Traditional salami in the Spanish-style, spiced just right; bold, and earthy. You don’t need much to add a level of complexity to any dish that foodies will relish. Gluten free.

 

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