P’tit Basque
P’tit Basque is a small cylindrical sheep’s milk cheese made in the Basque region. The area is known for its sheep’s milk cheeses, most notably Ossau Iraty. Think of P’tit Basque as its little brother. Traditionally, this cheese was made using leftover curd set aside after shepherds milk their ewes. Today, fresh ewe’s milk is used, but Istara keeps up with tradition and...
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These wheels may be little, but they pack a lot of flavor. Weighing in at just 1.5 pounds, Petit Agour is a perfect size for a smaller cheese counter. Made from pasteurized sheep’s milk, it has a sweet and subtle flavor carried by a sturdy, creamy texture. The striking bright orange rind often wears a coat of fleecy white mold, which can be brushed off before cutting. Petit Agour...
View More**** No Longer Available**** Montboissie – Mountain (formerly known as Morbier)
This cheese is mild tasting with a nutty, hay-like aroma. It has a grayish-brown rind and an ivory paste with a stripe of wine lees in the middle. Serve it as a snack with crackers or in sandwiches. It shreds well and is great melted into sauces or over vegetables.
View More***No Longer Available*** Montboissie (FKA Morbier)
Similar to its cousin, Morbier, Montboissié is semi-soft cheese with a mild, but yeasty flavor. Formerly ash, this cheese is characterized by a line of red wine lees running through its middle, which is gorgeous on a cheese plate.
View MoreMimolette Young
This pumpkin-orange colored is made using the same methods as Edam. It has a smooth rind and is shaped like a cannonball; it adds color and uniqueness to a cheese plate. It has a mild aroma and flavor.
View MoreMimolette Aged 12 Month
With a natural rind that resembles a cantaloupe and a paste the color of a pumpkin, aged Mimolette is made using the same production methods as Dutch Edam. Its flavor is fruity yet subtle, and improves with age. The taste is slightly salty with notes of butterscotch and an aroma of hazelnut, with a brittle texture that resembles that of a very aged Gouda.
View MoreMadrigal Baby Swiss
Madrigal is a baby Swiss wheel that comes from France. Its flavor is sweet and mild, with chestnut notes. It is made using whole cow’s milk.
View More****No Longer Available**** Goat Log 1-Kilo White-Bourdin
The upper valley of the Rhone River is home to some of France’s greatest goat herds and pastures. The goat’s milk produced in this area has a clean richness rarely found elsewhere. Bourdin uses only fresh milk to produce this fresh goat cheese and it shows in its flavor, a clean goat’s milk flavor with a slight tang. The texture is just right, not gummy or flaky.
View More****No Longer Available**** Fromager d’ Affinois w/Pepper
Fromager d’Affinois is made by ultra-filtration, a relatively modern process that claims a very high percentage of nutrients and butterfat from the milk during the making of the cheese. This ultra-filtration gives the cheese a silky/satin texture that many consumers really like. In addition, the cheese has a clean, rich, and creamy taste. The fleuri of the cheese is covered...
View MoreFromager d’Affinois w/Herbs
Fromager d’Affinois is made by ultra-filtration, a relatively modern process that claims a very high percentage of nutrients and butterfat from the milk during the making of the cheese. This ultra-filtration gives the cheese a silky/satin texture that many consumers really like. In addition, the cheese has a clean, rich, and creamy taste, and the garlic and herbs are clear...
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