Cheese Reviews

After exhibiting at hundreds of wine and food festivals every year, we have acquired firsthand knowledge of the types of cheeses women enjoy. Whereas the majority of men seem to prize bold, assertive cheeses such as Cheddar and Gouda, it hasn’t escaped our attention that the ladies prefer subtler, more delicate flavors. The four cheeses we have selected for our Ladies’ Cheese Assortment are undoubtedly among the most popular we have served nationwide. Four countries are represented, as are three varieties of milk and a whole host of unique flavors.

• White Stilton with Mango and Ginger: Our favorite White Stilton variety, the tropical mango and exotic ginger flavors set this delightful cheese apart. Serve it chilled after the meal with a delicate dessert wine. (8 oz)
• Regina Blu: An extravagantly creamy and deliciously supple blue cheese from Bavaria. This German cow’s milk blue is easy to cut and is delicious spread or melted over steak, crackers, or potatoes. (8 oz)
• Malagon with Rosemary: A specialty from the La Mancha region of Spain, this Manchego-type cheese is covered in fragrant rosemary. The rosemary impregnates the ewe’s milk cheese with an unmistakable herb flavor that perfectly complements the nutty sweetness of the Manchego. (8 oz)
• Murcia al Vino: Similar to the Spanish wine cheese, Drunken Goat, this wine-bathed cheese is made from pasteurized goat’s milk in Murcia region of Spain. The wine deeply tints the cheese, giving the rind its characteristic burgundy color and imparting a strong floral bouquet. (8 oz)

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Where to buy cheap prices? -Cheeses For The Ladies (2 pound) by igourmet.com



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Original Blue is a beautiful, aged, blue farmstead cheese made from raw cow’s milk. The paste is chalky white and the blue-grey veins give an appearance of marble. The cheese is dense and soft, moist and creamy. The flavor is slightly tangy and not too sharp; the cheese will not be overwhelming to the inexperienced; when Roquefort or Stilton are too strong, try the Original Blue. The cheese has no rind and will do fine in salads and on cheese boards. We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Original Blue (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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England is a land well suited to dairy farming. Its territory is relatively flat, thus good for grazing, and it has plenty of rainfall. This country produces over 500 distinct types of cheese, including the four we are featuring in this English Cheese Assortment.

• Denhay Mature Cheddar – Arguably the world’s most famous cheese name, Cheddar is an authentic English cheese that has been copied all over the world. If you have never tasted authentic English Farmhouse Cheddar, you are in for a wonderful surprise. Aged at least 11 months. (8 oz.)
• Royal Blue Stilton – How could such an assortment not include England’s beloved blue cheese? Creamy, tangy and eminently satisfying, our Royal Blue Stilton is perfect as a snacking cheese or as an ingredient. (8 oz.)
• Sage Derby – Don’t be afraid of the green! Pulverized sage leaves are mixed with water then added to the curd of Derby cheese to create this striking example of English cheesemaking ingenuity. A mild and herbaceous cow’s milk cheese, Sage Derby is the ultimate party cheese. (8 oz.)
• Cotswold – Also known as “Pub Cheese,” Cotswold is the name given to this hearty cheese that combines orange Double Gloucester cheese with flavorful bits of chive and onion. A harmonious blend of mellow, crumbly cheese and powerful vegetables, Cotswold is a terrific complement to the softer, more mild flavors on your cheese board. (8 0z.)

Assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese.

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• Italian Cheese Sampler (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• Irish Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• Spanish Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• Cheddars of the World Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• French Cheese Assortment (1.8 pound) by igourmet.com

Pull out these cheeses from the refrigerator after dinner to let them warm a bit. Get your new wine glasses, open a nice red, find some crackers, and either put out grapes or get an apple ready to slice. This is our dessert, or bed-time snack, whichever comes last.

I chose this pack because I like a variety of cheeses on the cheese plate. I absolutely adore Royal Stilton, whose flavors inform your taste buds you are in the company of bleu cheese but do it softly, gently, just a kiss of that flavor. I repeat: Oh, how I love Stilton! I love both its aroma and its flavor. Take a big swirl of that spicy red and you are heaven-bound right now!

I always thought the Germans, the French, the Swiss, the Swedes had the market on cheese until I met the English cheddars. The Farmhouse Cheddar is nothing like an orange cheddar. It’s mild and smooth. Its opposite is Sage Derby–herbaceous and fresh. While one lulls you, the other jolts you, each in a pleasant way.

And last on our plate is the Lancashire, a dry, crumbly, old, old English cheese. You might need a spoon to gather up all this goodness because it will come apart upon being cut.

A wonderful pack of cheese! A great gift idea! However, I suggest you consider the explorer, the adventurer among your friends and family, as three of these cheeses are not your American Swiss cheese or cheddar and might not be a welcome gift. But for one who wants to experiment, what a welcome gift!

Where to buy cheap prices? -English Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com



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Extremely sharp and intense, complex flavor. Crunchy texture due to crystallization of milk protein.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Nine Year Aged Cheddar Cheese (1/2 pound) by Wisconsin Cheese Mart



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One of the rarest, most sought after Dutch specially-cured cheeses has been made in the southern provinces of the Netherlands for over 800 years – Extra Aged Farmer Gouda. Easy to distinguish, it is the dairy world’s equivalent of a Rembrandt or Van Gogh. This edible opus magnum has been matured for eighteen months, allowing its body to develop a muted caramel color, matched by an intense flavor with a sweet finish. Extra Aged Gouda can be grated or chunked.

Our Extra Aged Gouda is aged 18 months and is produced by CONO Kaasmakers under the Beemster brand. CONO is located in Northern Holland, famous for its rich milk and fertile grazing land.

• Made from pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Photo depicts whole 24 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

• Dutch Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• Roaring Forties Blue (8 ounce) by igourmet.com
• Old Amsterdam (8 ounce) by igourmet.com
• Parmigiano Reggiano – Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com
• Camembert Le Chatelain (8.8 ounce) by igourmet.com

Cheese is great, just what we were looking for considering it is hard to find this product.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Beemster Classic Extra Aged Gouda – Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com



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Kerrygold Aged Cheddar is a pasteurized cow’s milk cheese that is aged for oneyear and undergoes a stringent grading process as it matures. Only thebest and tastiest cheese makes it through, resulting in a Cheddar thatis rich and full-bodied with a smooth finish. Slice it up withwarm apple pie or make it the hero of a cheese tray.

• Made from pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

• Cheddars of the World Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• Irish Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• English Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com

This cheese is buttery, sweet, salty, tangy, crumbly, almost melts in your mouth, and packed with that cheddar flavor I’ll never get enough of. This cheese is one step away from an ‘R’ rating. It loves crunchy Pink Lady apples and crispy cornbread crackers.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Kerrygold Aged Cheddar – Pound Cut (1 pound) by igourmet.com



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The Italian Bel Paese is made in smallish discs with a thin shiny rind. The paste has an ivory color with a few small holes. It is too firm to spread but a little too soft to slice well. It has a milky, buttery aroma and a gently buttery flavor with a slight tang to it. This rather bland gourmet cheese was created by the Galbani cheese family in the early part of the twentieth century to compete with the soft French cheeses. The label of the cheese depicts a map of Italy and a face of a young priest with a book called Bel Paese (beautiful country). We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Bel Paese (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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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 and 3rd Place at the 2006 American Cheese Society Competition. We cut and wrap this American gourmet cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Apple Smoked Cheddar (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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You sense it immediately – the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures, and the vibrant flavors of Spain’s artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheesemaking techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheese’s color, texture, and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler:

• Manchego – Spain’s most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheep’s milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture.
• Mahon – This firm cow’s milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This version has been aged for three months, developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma.
• Idiazabal – Smooth, rich and satisfyingly sharp, Idiazabal is a smoked sheep’s milk cheese that gives off a warming rustic scent. It is the quintessential cheese of the Basque country in Northern Spain.
• Murcia al Vino – This 100% goat’s milk cheese from Murcia is bathed in red Spanish wine, making this product a wine-and-cheese party all by itself!

This assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese.

• Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.

This item is not packaged as a gift. If you would like the gift packaged version of this item please click here.

• Italian Cheese Sampler (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• English Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• French Cheese Assortment (1.8 pound) by igourmet.com
• Cheddars of the World Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
• Irish Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com

We loved the assortment of cheese and it was finished is more than we expected. The quality is excellent – the Manchego brought us back into the wheel of cheese that we bought our honeymoon! Perfect with some pecans in honey. We would definitely buy this again.

The complaint is that it was pretty warm when we get it. It was a mild day, but not hot, and I'm worried that the cheese would have melted on a hot day, or if the field had been in the sun for longer than he was.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Spanish Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com



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Roaring Forties Blue Cheese is made by the Kings Island Dairy, on an island just north of Tasmania, Australia. The cheese is named after the infamous Roaring Forties gales which frequently bring westerly winds of more than 100 kms per hour to the island which lies on 40 degrees latitude. This gourmet cheese is a handcrafted cow’s milk cheese made from milk from Australian cows. The Roaring Forties Blue is a full flavored blue with a sweet, mild, creamy and slightly nutty character, a rich mouth feel and good aftertaste. The rindless cheese is matured in its thick darkblue wax coating, which cuts off the oxygen supply, promoting its sweet and fruity flavor. The wax also assists in retaining the blue’s moisture, creating a smooth and creamy texture. The most recent award the Roaring Forties Blue received was the 2006 Champion at the Annual British Empire Cheese Show in Ontario, Canada. We cut and wrap this cheese in wedges of 8 ounces and 1 pound.

Where to buy cheap prices? -Roaring Forties Blue (1 pound) by Gourmet-Food.com



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