Classic cheese and wine pairings reach new heights with The Drunken Goat, a semi-firm goat cheese that ingeniously integrates the rich flavors of red wine, creating a harmonious blend that satisfies both cheese and wine enthusiasts alike.
Specialty cheese pioneer Forever Cheese refreshed the look of its best-selling goat cheese, The Drunken Goat, for an approachable new look with bolder branding and a new mascot, Madge. This character references the Murciana goats that provide the milk for the cheese and the red Monastrell wine in which the cheese is bathed in. This semi-soft goat cheese soaked in red wine is prepared in the traditional style of the region and it promises a taste that's "mild and smooth, not goaty, with a touch of fruitiness in the finish."
Wine-Soaked Goat Cheeses
The Drunken Goat is a Semi-Firm Cheese Bathed in Red Wine
Trend Themes
1. Wine-integrated Dairy - Combining goat cheese with red wine provides a unique flavor profile that appeals to both cheese and wine aficionados.
2. Gourmet Cheese Branding - Innovative branding updates with characters like Madge make specialty cheeses more relatable and approachable.
3. Regionally-inspired Cheeses - Cheeses prepared in traditional regional styles, such as The Drunken Goat, offer consumers authentic taste experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Specialty Foods - The infusion of wine into goat cheese opens new avenues for unique gourmet products.
2. Food Packaging and Marketing - Bold branding and the use of mascots can revitalize classic products and attract new customer demographics.
3. Artisanal Dairy - Region-specific preparation methods and ingredients add value and distinctiveness to artisanal cheeses.