Handcrafted in small batches of just 25 wheels, Sogn is an award-winning farmstead tomme made entirely from sheep's milk at Shepherd's Way Farms in Minnesota. A naturally developed wild rind reflects the diverse microflora of the creamery's aging space, while the ivory interior is slightly crumbly with a balanced flavor that combines gentle fruitiness, earthy complexity, and the sweet richness unique to sheep's milk. Every wheel is made by hand on the farm, resulting in a cheese that is as expressive of its terroir as it is of its makers.
Sogn is a versatile table cheese that shines on a cheese board alongside dried fruit, toasted walnuts, honey, and rustic bread. Its nutty, earthy character also makes it an excellent companion to charcuterie, roasted vegetables, and grain salads, while its firm texture allows it to be shaved over pasta or enjoyed simply on its own. Crafted in limited quantities, it is a true artisan cheese that rewards slow savoring.
Founded in 1995 by Steven Read and Jodi Ohlsen Read, Shepherd's Way Farms is one of America's pioneering farmstead sheep dairies. Located on a 43-acre pasture-based farm in southern Minnesota, the family creamery produces every cheese from the milk of its own flock, with Jodi still making each wheel by hand. Committed to sustainable farming, healthy soils, and exceptional craftsmanship, Shepherd's Way has earned national recognition for its distinctive sheep's milk cheeses.
Awards: 2023 American Cheese Society Winner (Farmstead Sheep's Milk Cheese), 2022 American Cheese Society 1st Place (Farmstead Sheep's Milk Cheese).
Beverage Pairings: Sauvignon Blanc, dry Riesling, Côtes du Rhône, farmhouse saison, or dry hard cider.