Cheese Wheel
When a block or wedge simply won’t do, look to our assortment of whole cheese wheels! From creamy Delice des Cremiers and crumbly aromatic Danish Blue to wine-infused Murcia Al Vino or herbaceous Pauve Sauvage, no matter your preference, we have a wheel of cheese for you! Browse through our complete assortment below.
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El Viejo Maestro Goat Cheese
from Spain
by Quesos del Casar
A semi-firm Spanish goat cheese from Extremadura with a wonderful creaminess and milky sweet flavor.
Romao
from Spain
by La Mancha
Complex flavors that arise from rosemary and being rubbed with olive oil.
Montasio
from Italy
A venerable DOP Italian cheese from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Fougerus
from France
by Rouzaire
A wonderful Brie-like creamy cheese with a bloomy rind decorated by aromatic fern leaves.
Chabis Feuille
from France
by Picandine
A creamy and velvety, bright and tangy goat's milk cheese from the Loire Valley, enrobed in a chestnut leaf.
Mini Manchego
from Spain
by El Trigal
The ultimate tapas cheese, firm and buttery with a sharp flavor.
Comte Bellecombe - 6 months
from France
by Les 3 Comtois
Firm, buttery with a great nutty flavor, this mild Comte is perfect for melting.
Afuega'l Pitu White
from Spain
by Tierra de Tineo
A young cheese from Asturias, with a paste that is rich
and incredibly dense, enveloping to the palate and lingering on the
tongue.
Edel De Cleron (pre-order)
from France
by Perrin Vermot
Very similar to Vacherin, this is a cow's milk cheese that is soft and creamy.
Idiazabal Smoked D.O.P.
from Spain
by Artzai Gazta
A great Spanish cheese with rich, complex flavors complemented by smoky undertones.
Goat Cheese with Rosemary
from Spain
by El Piconero
Aromatic dried rosemary brightens up this smooth Spanish goat's milk cheese made in La Mancha.
Gaperon (pre-order)
from France
by Selection dAuvergne
An utterly brilliant mixture of fresh buttermilk, several herbs, and peppers.
Camembert Rustique (pre-order)
from France
by Rustique
From the milk of Normandy cows, coveted AOC-awarded Camembert has the characteristic mold-covered rind.
Goat Cheese with Fine Herbs
from Spain
by El Piconero
A goat's milk cheese made in the style of a Spanish Manchego and rubbed with fragrant Mediterranean herbs.
Chevre des Cremiers
from France
by Fromi
In a lovely wooden box, this creamy velvety French goat cheese has earthy notes of mushrooms and a tangy finish.
Garrotxa Spanish Cheese
from Spain
by Mogent
An artisanal cheese produced in small farms in Catalunia, Spain, this goat cheese is aromatic, milky and smooth.
Sheep Cheese with Rosemary
from Spain
by El Piconero
Authentic Spanish cheese made from the milk of mature ewes, seasoned with rosemary
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Why is Cheese Round?
We’ve all seen those massive wheels of cheese on the internet. Some of the larger rounds are known to weigh in at over 1,000 pounds! So why are they shaped in wheels? Well, there are several practical reasons that may surprise you. As you might have guessed, moving those large cheeses can be pretty hard, but rolling them is fairly easy. The wheel unsurprisingly proves a much easier shape to transport than a square or rectangular cheese. But that’s not the only reason; there are also other practical motivations. When making firm cheese like cheddar, parmesan, and other hard cheese varieties, tremendous amounts of pressure must be exerted to form the cheeses and ensure they hold their shape. Rectangular and square shapes are less sturdy than wheels, and their corners are prone to breaking and crumbling off.
From a scientific view, the round shape is also most beneficial during the aging process. As the cheese ripens and the surface flora spreads, the mold begins to break down the exterior of the cheese, causing sharp corners to break off and crack. Wheels of cheese are less vulnerable to over-ripening, the rounded exterior hardens and forms an armor that protects the tasty paste within. The rind protects the cheese from insects, bacteria, and other nasty pests while allowing the cheese to finish curing. Some of these curved cheeses can even be stored at room temperature while they remain uncut, making them ideal for storage and a necessity before the days of refrigeration.
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