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Vella Cheese Company

315 Second St. E., Sonoma, CA
707-938-3232
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Ranked #1 of 6 shopping in Sonoma
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Specialty Shops, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Brooklyn, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The staff here is excellent and will cut you a sample from any of their cheeses and explain how they're made. It's almost impossible to not walk out with something! More

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Lac Superieur
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Ideal cheeses to eat with anything! A local winemaker recommended a visit to Vella Cheese Company– what a great find. Nice local people who love and are proud of their product. We bought some aged Dry Jack which was sharp, tangy, a lovely addition to our picnic. The Habanero cheese had a nice kick and was a great addition to... More

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Sugar Land, Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Very happy to let you sample their wonderful cheese. More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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This place is two blocks from the main square. The cheese is rocking good. The spicy cheese is my favorite. We must have bought 3 pounds of cheese. Two months later only one package is left. Super Tasty. More

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Chandler, AZ
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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Unbelievable cheese! Very small place but great. The walk through the surrounding neighborhood was charming. Would definitely go back...especially for that Brie, it was like butter. More

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Grand Cayman
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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We stopped off at the Vella Cheese Company during a wine tour after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and we were able to sample all the cheeses prior to purchase. The cheese is affordable, tasty and well packaged to travel. If you are in the area it is definitely worth the... More

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Sonoma
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

One of the pioneers of California cheese. This is a must visit. More

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Petaluma, California, United States
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Why is this my favorite, because it is just a small place where you interact with servers and everything is sliced just for you and it is made right there. It is not a touristy slightly detached from you like the other place is and the walk from the plaza is great. More

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Gardnerville, NV
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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We had tried a Mezzo cheese at a tasting at the Epicurean on the square and visited Vella to see what else they had to offer. The person on duty was very helpful in explaining their cheeses and offering samples so that we could make the right selection. Highly recommended for people looking for affordable, delicious, artisan cheeses. More

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Mossyrock, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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Extra moisture Vella Jack.....can't beat it! Try the extra dry Jack for grating, too. Samples are always available. More

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