Wabash Cannonball

Wabash Cannonball is a small but mighty American original with lots of character. Hand-crafted in Indiana by Capriole, it’s a goat’s milk cheese shaped into a little sphere and coated with a thin layer of vegetable ash much like its French relative, Delice de Poitou. The paste is soft, creamy, and luscious when young, with a delicate tang and fresh, citrusy brightness that shows the quality of the goat’s milk. As it matures, the cheese firms slightly and develops more complexity, bringing in mushroomy, earthy, and nutty notes under its wrinkly rind. Right now they are young and softer.

It’s the kind of cheese that’s visually striking on a cheese board and delivers a memorable experience for you and your guests. Playful in size, yet packed with depth, I would pair it with the Adegas Gran Vinum Nessa Albariño 2024, a radiant expression of the Albariño grape, showing elegant aromas of white flowers, mimosas, elderberry, apple, pear, and citrus. It’s a momentary escape with every glass. On the palate, it is bright and easy-drinking. Its freshness is infectious with juicy stone-fruit flavors and a vibrant finish. There’s also a delicate undercurrent of grassy or saline minerality giving added depth and complexity.