Exotic & Rare Cheese Collection

A stunning treat for the palate as well as the eye of the experienced cheese lover, our Exotic & Rare Cheese Collection grants access to some of the world's most unusual and sought after cheeses. The collection currently includes: Edmund's Munster, Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane, and Andeerer Schmuggler - about 1.5 lbs of cheese. The collection also features a jar of Harvest Song Golden Fig Preserves and a package of Fruit Nut Crostini. This collection arrives packaged in our artisanal premium cheese gift box.

• Edwin Berchtold produces the Edwin's Munster in Schwarzenber - a small town in western Austria. The organic milk that is used to craft this cheese is supplied by dairies whose animals enjoy a grass and hay diet exclusively. The Munsters from Alsace in northeast France, though nice, are considerably milder yet we prefer the full aroma and deeper flavor delivered by this Austrian version. This soft cheese has a pungent aroma and a meaty flavor. The Edwin's Munster pairs remarkable well with the crisp white wines of central Europe, particularly the Grüner Veltliners, the Gewürztraminers, and the Muscats and Rieslings. This cheese also pairs well with most ales, especially the Pilners, Lagers and Wheat Beers. • Pecorino delle Balze Volteranne is a raw organic pecorino from Tuscany is made with vegetable rennet of wild artichoke. The cheese is aged in oak barrels for 60 days, the rind covered in oak and olive wood ash. This imparts a unique green olive flavor and long finish. This cheese is firm, toothsome and has a nutty texture. This cheese pairs well with many dry white wines and medium-bodied reds. • Andeerer Schmuggler: cheesemakers Maria Meyer and husband Martin Bienerth use the raw cow milk of five local farms to produce this medium-strong cheese. At the Andeer Dairy in Canton Grisons, Switzerland they use the raw cow milk of five local farms to produce this lovely firm cheese. Typically aged to six months with repeated washings, the cheese acquires a robust flavor with an aroma of cocoa. The cheese got its name because a German friend loved it so much that he would smuggle a few wheels over the border with him on every visit. The Andeerer Schmuggler pairs well with ales, medium to full-bodied red and white wines.

Our cheese is stored in temperature controlled cheese caves and the cheese is always cut and wrapped to order. Please allow one day to process your cheese order. Please contact us if you would like more information on the specific cheeses that are currently at peak ripeness.

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