Mt. Eitan Cheeses

Key Information

Mt. Eitan Creamery is an artisan cheese producer located in Bodega, Sonoma County, California. It operates as an atelier, a studio dedicated to creating cheese as a form of art. The creamery was founded by Omer Seltzer, who brings extensive knowledge and experience from his family's pioneering goat farm and creamery in the Judean Mountains of Israel. While primarily a cheesemaker whose products are sold in local stores, it also offers opportunities for visitors to meet the maker and learn about the cheesemaking process, potentially through on-site tastings or direct sales.

Customer Perception

Customer feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the cheese as "amazing" and "fantastic," highlighting its "wonderful variety," "amazing texture," and "flavor." Patrons frequently praise the owner, Omer Seltzer, for being nice, polite, and informative, often explaining the cheesemaking process. The mention of "Israeli coffee" also contributes to a positive and unique experience.

Additional Details

The creamery's philosophy centers on crafting cheese as an art form, drawing deeply from a rich heritage of cheesemaking from the Seltzer family's renowned farm in Israel. The Bodega creamery officially opened at the beginning of 2023.

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Best Times to Visit

Specific best times to visit are not explicitly mentioned in the available information. As a creamery, visits might be by appointment, during specific tasting events, or when products are sold directly on-site.