American
California
Goat
Semi-soft
All Natural
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 handcrafted wheel features a ribbon of edible vegetable ash along its center and a coating of ash under its exterior to give it a distinctive, cake-like appearance. The edible ash comes from the burning of the White pin... |
American
California
Cow
Soft
Artisanal
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 ... |
American
Wisconsin
Cow
Firm
All Natural
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 Cheese won a first place at the 2005 American Cheese Society in its category and a third place at the 2006 World Cheese Competition. Furthermore a 3rd Place at the 2006 and a second place in the Smoked Cheddars Cate... |
American
California
Goat
Firm
Artisanal
Midnight Moon from Cypress Grove is a goat's milk cheese that is aged for at least one year, resulting in 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-aged cheeses have. The wheel is finished in a beautiful black wax that accentuates the pale paste.
An entire wheel of Midnight Moon weighs about 9 pounds and we sell this gour... |
American
California
Goat
Semi-soft
Artisanal
Truffle Tremor is another delicous and beautiful cheese from Cypress Grove Cheese and is a combination of the classic flavor of truffle and the velvety perfection of ripened goat milk cheese.
The flavor of this gourmet cheese is earthy, elegant, and sophisticated, it's sure to make even the most distinguished taste buds shake. Once the cheese is cut the layer immediately under the rind starts oozing very quickly, inviting you to devour it.
Truffle Tremor was awarded a first place in the Soft R... |
American
Washington
Cow
Firm
All Natural
The first wheel of Flagship, Beecher's signature cheese, was handcrafted in November of 2003. Flagship is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese with a uniquely robust, nutty flavor. It is made with pasteurized milk, carefully aged for 1 year under the watchful eye of the cheesemaker to fully develop its complex flavor and ever-so-slight crumble.
At the first annual American Cheesemaker Awards in California in 2007, Flagship was awarded 'Best Semi-Hard Cow's Milk Cheese', and in 2009 this gourmet cheese... |
American
California
Goat
Soft
All Natural
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 texture and a unique flavor that will be appreciated by many. Each disk weighs about 4 ounces.
Purple Haze was a winner of an award during the 25th Annual Conference of the American Cheese Society.... |
American
California
Sheep
Firm
Artisanal
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 in California
Lamb Chopper is a smooth, creamy and firm Gouda-style cheese that has a delicious sweetness. The color and flavor are buttery; in totality a lovely cheese for cooking, as a sandwich cheese and spe... |
American
California
Cow
Firm
All Natural
Carmody is an artisanal cow's milk cheese made with the milk from Jersey cows. The cheese is aged for at least 6 weeks at the Bellwether Farms in Sonoma County in California.
This gourmet cheese has a golden color, a smooth texture and a wonderful flavor with butterly intensity. As it ages the flavor becomes sweeter with hints of caramel. Carmody takes the GOLD at the 2010 World Jersey Cheese Awards.
We sell this cheese as an entire wheel (which is 3.5-4 pounds), and as wedges of 1 pound and 8... |
American
Oregon
Cow
Firm
Artisanal
Pairing cheese and beer has always been a favorite among many, Chocolate Stout Cheddar from Rogue Creamery is a product of joined forces. After the cheddar is formed, it is broken down and covered in Rogue's Chocolate Stout.
This stout tastes very well with the cheddar. The flavor is a perfect balance of oats, chocolate malts, and real chocolate and the right amount of hops resulting in a bittersweet finish. The dark stout is also somewhat visible in the cheese as very light brown veins, like m... |
American
Wisconsin
Cow
Firm
All Natural
Small eyes dot the rich, ivory interior of Gruy�re Grand Cru and the complex flavors include nutty, earthy, and fruity undertones.
While Gruy�re Grand Cru pays homage to the Swiss tradition of cheesemaking, it also captures the distinct Southern Wisconsin terroir of lush pastures and pristine air, making it a shining example of American artisanal cheesemaking.
Gruy�re Grand Cru from Roth Kase is aged a minimum of 4 months. We cut and wrap this cheese in pieces of 1 pound and 7.5 ounces.... |
American
Georgia
Cow
Soft
Artisanal
The Georgian Green Hill is a soft-ripened, double-cream cow's milk cheese that is made with pasteurized milk and ages around 3-6 weeks.
This gourmet cheese has a white, bloomy rind; and has a rich and smooth flavor. The color of the cheese is bright yellow, caused by the higher butterfat composition in the milk due to rotational grazing at a dairy where Sweet Grass Dairy purchases the milk from.
Green Hill has a buttery taste and soft, creamy texture with a thin to medium rind. The cheese will... |
American
California
Goat
Soft
Artisanal
The Bermuda Triangle cheese is a beautiful example of an artisanal goat's milk cheese from Cypress Grove. This soft ripened gourmet cheese is made with pasteurized goat's milk, has a double-rind and is covered with organic vegetable ash. Bermuda Triangle has an earthy, but mild flavor and the texture becomes creamier with age.
The Bermuda Triangle can be sliced thinly with a wire, creating all kind of presentation options for the professional and the home cook. One entire Bermuda Triangle weigh... |
American
Minnesota
Cow
Semi-soft
All Natural
Amablu is an artisanal, all natural blue-veined beauty from Faribault Dairy in Minnesota. The cheese is cured and ripened in a labyrinth of caves that lies approximately 100 feet underground. The cheese is made from all natural ingredients and is aged for 75 days.
The flavor is rich and creamy and the aging in the caves gives the cheese a pronounced sharp note and the white cheese has clear blue veining.
We sell this blue cheese in pairs, two small 4.5-oz wedges, a total of 9 ounces of gourmet... |
American
Alabama
Goat
Soft
Artisanal
You're in for a treat; that's what Belle Chevre says about this chevre. And they are not the only one; the American Chees Society award them with a 1st place of Handcrafted Southern Chevre.
Chevre de Provence are goat cheese medallions in extra virgin and light olive oil with herbs. Try this chevre with crusty bread or crackers. Or warm it in the oven for a baked goat cheese salad. Don’t toss out the oil. Use it as a base for a luscious salad dressing or a savory sauce for dipping your French b... |
American
Oregon
Cow
Raw milk
Semi-soft 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 veins; a silky texture and bold, blue flavor.
Crater Lake Blue, was awarded a gold medal by the 2004 American Cheese Society, a bronze medal in 2006 at the World Cheese Awards in the UK and most recently a 2nd ... |
American
California
Cow
Firm
Artisanal
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; around 7 to 10 months. If you like a Partially Dry Jack, you should try the Mezzo Secco from Vella Cheese Company
Due to its age the cheese is great for grating and shredding, but obviously will do well on any chee... |
French
Imported
Cow
Soft
Artisanal
Fougerus belongs to the Brie group of gourmet cheeses; it is very similar in texture and taste to Coulommiers, Brillat-Savarin and Pierre Robert. Originally, this artisan cheese was produced on a farm in the Ile-de-France for personal use, but as it was quite popular among the villagers, it has been produced in higher quantities since the beginning of the 20th century.
The scent of the fern blends with the fragrance of the mold, but does not migrate into the cheese. The paste is very creamy, sw... |
American
Vermont
Goat
Soft
Artisanal
American Bijou is like a small French Crottins de Chavignol cheese that you can find on many French market places. This very small, 2-inch in diameter and 1 inch high, gourmet goat cheese is made from pasteurized milk and has a very smooth and creamy texture; a sweet and mild rind and the taste reminds you of fresh flowers, citrus, hazelnuts and yeast
Bijou (French for jewel) can be kept for approximately 45 days. In its own wrapper the cheese will continue to age and the interior becomes soft ... |
American
California
Goat
Soft
All Natural
Cypress Grove's fresh goat chevre cheese in made in 3-inch round disks of 4 ounces.
The goats on the farm in rural Humboldt County enjoy the lush pastures provided by the mild Northern California Pacific coastal climate and that results in cheeses with creamy texture and a sublime taste.
This group of 6 deletable small fresh goat cheeses consists of the following flavors; chive, dill, herbs de Provence, cracked peppers and 2 plain cheeses. It will give you the unique opportunity to sample each... |