Lazy Lady Farm - ‘Thin Red Line’ Vermont Goat Cheese

"Vermonters typically have better things to do with time than imitate European cheese traditions; instead, they innovate on them. Lazy Lady Thin Red Line is a great example — a Loire Valley-style ashen pyramid of creamy goat cheese (that's very French), bisected by a layer of smoked paprika (that's very Vermont). Pair it with your favorite summery white wine." — Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger | 67Gourmet

One of the most visually striking and flavor-forward cheeses in the American artisan canon. The 'thin red line' of smoked paprika cuts through the center of this bloomy-rind pyramid, delivering a flavor that is equal parts fresh chèvre and chorizo — creamy, tangy, sweet and subtly smoky all at once.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Loire-style ashen pyramid with a striking red paprika line through the center
• Texture: Creamy and luscious beneath a delicate bloomy rind
• Flavor: Fresh chèvre tang meets sweet, smoky paprika — a hybrid of goat cheese and chorizo
• Finish: Tongue-tingling sweet spice with a clean, bright finish

Farm Notes

• Farm: Lazy Lady Farm, Vermont
• Milk: 100% goat's milk
• Style: Bloomy rind pyramid, Loire Valley-inspired
• The Red Line: A dusting of smoked paprika — eye-catching contrast and tongue-tingling sweet spice
• Sustainability: 100% off-grid farm powered by solar and wind energy
• Origin: Vermont, USA

Pairing Suggestions

• Wine: Summery whites — Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Albariño, dry Rosé
• Crackers: Knekkebrød, water crackers, or seeded flatbreads
• Accompaniments: Honey, fig jam, Marcona almonds, fresh herbs
• Board: A showstopper centerpiece for any cheese board

Lazy Lady Farm is one of Vermont's most celebrated artisan creameries — a true off-grid operation run with passion, creativity, and a distinctly Vermont spirit. Thin Red Line has quickly become one of their most beloved and iconic cheeses.