We needed to expand our purchasing options so the cheeses in this tasting were purchased at Fresh Market instead of Whole Foods like usual. Once again, the majority of descriptive commentary came from various internet sources, primarily the websites of the cheese producer.
Premoo: (Netherlands) is a cow’s milk cheese that is aged for twelve months. It is similar to Gouda having a firm texture and deep caramel color. It is made exclusively for Fresh Market and is perfect for slicing, grating and snacking. This is a very, very good mild Gouda and has that nice nutty character. It was in our top three favorites for this session. This is going to be one of our go to cheeses going forward I think.
Delice de France Grand Camembert: (France) is a cow’s milk cheese made in the Normandy region of France. It is made with double cream that produces a very delicate, soft-ripened cheese with a mild salty taste. Recommended serving with banquettes, nuts, fruits and paired with Light to Medium Reds, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc. Best served at room temperature. We let this one sit out a good 30 minutes before tasting and it did not disappoint. Very creamy, very buttery and a nice mild taste. One of our top three favorites of the session. Would definitely buy again.
Adam’s Reserve NY Extra Sharp White Cheddar: (U.S.) is a cow’s milk cheese naturally aged over twelve months. This cheddar is described as being sharp but smoother character than most cheddars. Definitely not a typical cheddar in terms of texture. It was very creamy and not at all crumbly. Also it wasn't as sharp as a typical extra sharp cheddar. Very unusual but not unpleasant. We may or may not buy this one again. It doesn't really fit a particular crave category though so we will likely just buy a good classic Vermont or NY extra sharp cheddar instead.
Frico Old Dutch Master: (Holland) is a cow’s milk cheese aged for 40 weeks. Considered to be a premium matured Dutch (Gouda style) cheese, this hard cheese has a rich bold tangy flavor and crumbly texture that is ideally served as an appetizer with Cabernet Sauvignon or can be grated over pasta or pizza. An excellent aged Gouda and was our absolute favorite of the session. Great smokey/nutty taste and wonderful texture. This is definitely one to buy again.
Emmi Raclette Classique: (Switzerland) is a part-skim cow’s milk cheese aged over 60 days. It is a semi soft cheese with nutty flavor that is exceptionally creamy and smooth. This cheese melts extremely well so is traditionally served for the Raclette meal: melted under a hot grill and scraped over a combination of boiled potatoes, cornichons, salami slices, crusty bread and other tasty bite-sized treats. Is a great cheese for au gratin cooking. Because of buttery nature pairs well with many wine types. This was the stinky cheese of the grouping. Nutty, on acidic side with a tanginess that was not too overwhelming. Very creamy but the tang and stinkiness are not to our liking. We probably would not buy this one again.
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