Artisanal Cheese

Browse our superb selection of Artisanal or Artisan cheeses. Cheeses that are lovingly handcrafted by cheese makers in limited quantities, using old world traditional craftsmanship, creating new, sometimes complex tastes and varieties. One type of Artisanal Cheese is also known as Farmstead Cheese, a designation given to those cheeses made with milk from the producers own herds of cows or sheep or goats. Sample from our fine selection of Artisanal Cheese and find out why this gourmet cheese classification is garnering well deserved respect among critics and connoisseurs alike.
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Schloss 'Castle' has its heritage originating from Austria. Schloss is a flavorful tawny, golden brick. This cheese is loved by many since 1901, when it was created in California. Schloss is smear ripened and aged for up to 5 months. This artisan handcrafted cheese is a washed rind cheese...
The Marin French Cheese company knows how to make a Triple Creme Brie, in 2005 the received a Gold Award for the 'Best Pasteurized Brie' in the World Cheese Awards in the UK, beating the French and that is something to remember. Winning awards is something the California Rouge et Noir bran...
Humboldt Fog is one of the American beauties when it comes to cheeses. Mary Keens at Cypress Grove, California, is the creator of this young goat's milk cheese with its impressive appearance and superior flavor. The texture is creamy and luscious with a subtle tangy flavor. Each handcraft...
Apple Smoked Cheddar Cheese made by Carr Valley Cheese Company is a white cheddar that is apple smoked and then hand rubbed with paprika. This artisanal, all natural gourmet cheese has a light smoky flavor that balances very well with the paprika. Carr Valley's Apple Smoked Cheddar Chees...
Midnight Moon is aged for at least one year, resulting in a cheese with a nutty and brown-buttery flavor, with prominent caramel notes. This artisanal gouda-style cheese has a beautiful pale, ivory color, the texture is firm and dense and the taste is smooth with a slight graininess long-...
Small eyes dot the rich, ivory interior of Gruyère Grand Cru and the complex flavors include nutty, earthy, and fruity undertones. While Gruyère Grand Cru pays homage to the Swiss tradition of cheesemaking, it also captures the distinct Southern Wisconsin terroir of lush pastures and pris...
Purple Haze is one of the small fresh goat cheeses from Cyprus Grove in Northern California. The artisanal cheese is made in 3-inch round disks, and is flavored with wild fennel pollen and lavender; a combination that reminds you of the French Provence. The cheese has a smooth, creamy tex...
Dry Monterey Jack cheese is a true masterpiece of American cheese-making and an exclusive with Vella Cheese Company. This artisanal Californian cheese is firm with a yellowish paste that has a sweet nutty flavor. The cheese is made like the traditional Monterey Jack but aged longer; aroun...
Cypress Grove's Lamb Chopper is a firm and creamy cheese. This 10-pound wheel of Lamb Chopper is made from pasteurized Dutch sheep's milk and aged in The Netherlands and for three months. Before imported into the U.S. the cheese is waxes and then it is aged for another month or two, here i...
Crater Lake Blue is Rogue Creamery's most robust blue cheese. The cheese is hand-crafted as all the other cheeses from this artisan cheese company. Crater Lake Blue is made with a complex blend of molds from Rogue Creamery and around the world, creating a vibrant blue-green color of the v...
Our Featured Gourmet Artisanal Cheese
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The Marin French Cheese company knows how to make a Triple Creme Brie, in 2005 the received a Gold Award for the 'Best Pasteurized Brie' in the World Cheese Awards in the UK, beating the French and that is something to remember. Winning awards is something the California Rouge et Noir brand does on a regular basis. The Triple Creme Brie can be described as delicious, slightly sweet with and definitely creamy texture. It goes without saying that this creamy cheese does well with delicate fruits such as strawberries and would create a fine ending of a good meal. Read More...