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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Livarot (pre-order)
from France
by Grain DOrge
A great spicy flavor makes this one a solid after dinner cheese.
Cornilly Fresh (pre-order)
from France
by Jacquin
Mild goat cheese that is a great addition to any salad. Cornilly is odorless and has a slightly tangy flavor.
Florette (pre-order)
from France
by Guilloteau
Florette is a versatile cheese. It can be used in salads, as a dessert, or in combination with other foods.
Taleggio DOP Bramante
from Italy
by Cremonesi
Soft and creamy, this luxurious Taleggio Bramante is aromatic and bursting with rich, fruity flavor.
Vacherousse D'Argental
from France
by Argental
This double cream cheese offers a luxurious texture and a mild flavor you’ll want to add to everything.
Purple Haze
from United States
by Cypress Grove
Offering a flavor profile, appearance, and texture as captivating as its namesake song, here’s one you’ll want to add to your next cheese board.
Bloomy Breeze
from United States
by FireFly Farms
This award-winning soft-ripened cheese offers a luxurious dining experience cheese lovers of all ages are sure to enjoy!
Paski Sir
from Croatia
by Paska Sirana d.d. Pag
Double Bubal - Water Buffalo Gouda
from United States
by Central Coast Creamery
This creamy Gouda-style cheese offers the familiar characteristics of this popular cheese with a flavorful twist.
Mont St. Francis Goat Cheese
from United States
by Capriole
With its rustic look and bold taste, this washed-rind cheese offers a funky profile most American cheeses can only aspire to.
Humboldt Fog, Petite
from United States
by Cypress Grove
This award-winning American goat cheese offers layers of complex flavors, highlighted by floral notes and a clean, citrusy finish.
Rush Creek Reserve
from United States
by Uplands Cheese
Wrapped in spruce bark, this young cheese is a feast for the eyes as much as the palate.
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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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