Kind Words and Awards
We are honored by the kind words and awards we’ve received. Here are just a few we’d love to share with you!
Endorsements
Sheana Davis’ local roots and firm understanding of every step in the food production process, from farm to table, makes her invaluable to me as a retailer.
~ Gordon Edgar, Rainbow Grocery Coop
Delice de la Vallee is a Blue Ribbon Beauty! 1st Place winner, Fresh Unripened Mixed Milk Cheese
~ 2010 American Cheese Society
Sheana’s cheese spreads are a main attraction at our events.
~ Beer Fest
Press
Press Democrat, October 5, 2021
10 ways to use flavored butter
The Huffington Post, February 10, 2021
The Best Cheese For Mac And Cheese, According To People Who Truly Know
Press Democrat, July 7, 2020
Summer sippers: Five ways to make refreshing mocktails
Sonoma News, October 21, 2019
Sonoma Epicurean is breaking the mold in cheese education.
Sonoma News, February 28, 2019
Sheana Davis featured in Huffington Post
North Bay Journal, September 2, 2019
Discover Sonoma Chef-Cheesemaker’s secret to longtime list of big-name customers
AMFI Dubai Cheese Fest, February 23, 2019
Deli Market News, June 19, 2018
Blackberry Farm and Epicurean Sonoma Collaborate on New Cheese
Sonoma News, July 13, 2017
Epicurean Connection reborn with cheesemaker, education and catering
Sonoma Magazine, March 2016
Sonoma Chef Getting Back to Cheese
SF Eater, September 17, 2015
Epicurean Connection sells cafe
Sonoma Sun, September 8, 2015
Epicurean Connection sells cafe
Los Angeles Times, June 3, 2013
Nibbling encouraged along the Sonoma Marin Cheese Trail
San Francisco Chronicle, April 26 2013
Getting picnic goodies for Jack London park
“Sonoma chef Sheana Davis is known for her handcrafted cheeses such as Delice de la Vallee, a triple-cream blend of cow’s and goat’s milk treasured by customers like the French Laundry.
Saveur, June 13, 2014
The Perfect Cheeseburger
“Goat cheese adds tangy notes to burgers. One of our favorites is a ricotta-like goats’ milk and cows’ milk blend from California called Délice de la Vallée.“
Sonoma Magazine ~ Writer’s Retreat
Vallejo Times Herald, March 22, 2013
Chef Sheana Davis connects farmers over the food they grow
Sunset Magazine, October 15, 2012
Sunset Magazine 50 Food Shops
SF Gate: Bay Area Bites, 5/15/12
This Boundless World: Sonoma, CA: Food Artisans Lead the Way to Reviving U.S. Economy, 8/11/11
SF Gate: Inside Scoop SF, September 2011
SF Gate: SF Scoop on our new store! 7/27/11
Gourmet Retailer: Grocery Shop Girl
Gourmet Retailer: Sonoma Valley Cheese Conference: No Nametag Required
Gourmet Retailer: You Say Salami, I Say Salumi
The Press Democrat: Dairies Provide value-added items to stay on the farm
Gourmet Retailer: Cheese Leaders to Gather at 8th Annual Sonoma Valley Cheese Conference