Specialty Cheeses

Gruyere is still made in village dairies using knowledge that has been handed down through generations, and of course, thorough training that cheesemakers now undergo. With a slightly sweet yet meaty flavor, Gruyere is smooth and creamy when young, and develops a more earthy and complex flavor as it ages.

This Gruyere wheel is specifically selected after three months, then will progress to maturing cellars where the temperature and humidity are controlled. Watched by experts, the cheese is washed and matured. The flavor will develop further, and the wheels may develop eyes, cracks, and protein crystals. With a rich, robust flavor, Selection Gruyere is truly a treat to enjoy.

Matured for over a year in caves under constant supervision by highly experienced cheesemakers, Cave Aged Gruyere ends up with outstanding properties. With a rustic structure and remarkable taste, this is a cheese to savor and enjoy.

In 1932, the farmers of the area decided to unite their efforts in order to guarantee the affinage of the “fruits” of their pastures. They built the cheese cellars at L’Etivaz. The entire product is made in the traditional manner by individual farmers. During the summers, families and their herds move from pasture to pasture when the grasses and flowers are ready,...

A very hard, aged, dry version of fresh Monterey Jack – delicious and nutty.  Created by accident in 1915, a wholesaler found himself with an over-abundance of fresh Monterey Jack and had to store it for a long time. In order to protect it, he hand-salted each one of the cheeses, a few weeks later, he discovered that the cheeses were fruity and rich in taste. Perfect for cooking...

Aged over 60 days, this appealing, semi-soft mild cheese has a silky texture and a sweet, buttery, slightly earthy flavor. Versatile, it melts beautifully to make excellent fondue and great tasting quiche, but it is also a great choice for a cheese tray.

The standard of excellence in Provolone, and the one by which all others are judged. It’s made with whole cow’s milk and aged at least 60 days. Never smoked and never bleached, it won the title of “World’s Best”. It is an excellent melting cheese, and slices without crumbling or sticking to a slicer.

It is a semi-soft, uncooked, pressed pasteurized cow’s milk cheese with a wax rind. Made in small discs, it is a pale, creamy yellow, and has small holes within it’s texture. Bel Paese has a mild, buttery flavor, similar to mozzarella but with more body and tang. A versatile cheese, Bel Paese is suitable for cracker-snacks or as a dessert cheese. It also melts well,...

Soft ripened, with a mild taste and creamy spreadable texture, this cheese is packaged and sealed at its optimum point.

Made from 100% pure goat’s milk, it is the perfect health food- full of nutrients, low in fat, low in cholesterol, and all natural. Chavrie’s delicate flavor, extra creamy texture, and unique pyramid shape makes this cheese a favorite with first-time goat cheese users. Chavrie’s flavor comes from goodness of the milk- it’s fresh, creamy, and mild. Spread it on...