What could be better than to break out that prized bottle of wine youve been saving, served with some of the worlds greatest cheeses? This Four-Cheese Sampler was created with everyones palate in mind. The cheeses in the sampler are: Blue - From Italys famed Lombardy region comes superb Mountain Gorgonzola. It is mild yet tangy, creamy yet firm, with a pale interior laced with streaks of blue. Delicious served the Italian way (drizzled with honey), it is a real treat for connoisseurs. Nutty - Exta Aged Farmer Gouda is ripened for a full 18 months to develop its nutty, caramel-like flavor. It is always a crowd pleaser. Robust - Swiss Gruyere is a wonderfully versatile raw cow's milk cheese with a fruity, spicy, full flavor. Creamy - No holiday cheese assortment would be complete without authentic cheddar, and this one from Shelbourne Farms is as good as it gets. Whether entertaining or having an intimate night in by the fire, our selection of favorites is sure to be a winner. Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.

Misc.:  An assortment of four of our favorite cheeses, Mountain Gorgonzola, Extra Aged Gouda, Gruyere and Vermont Cheddar, Each cheese is an 8 ounce package, great for a party, Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $30.99

When the word cheese is mentioned, most of us immediately think of France. We can't help it; it's a knee-jerk reaction. As excellent as are the hundreds of cheeses that originate from all corners of the globe, France is always the first country the comes to mind when discussing cheesemaking. Our French Cheese Assortment captures a good bit of French cheese culture with the four cheeses listed below. One is of the "stinky" variety, one is a triple-crème, one is a chèvre, and one is a mountain cheese from the Alps. Buche Chevre: This classic French goat cheese is slightly aged, giving it a lot of character. Formed in the shape of a log (Buche is French for log), enjoy this cheese on salads, as a snack, or with fruit for dessert. Chaource: This decadent triple-creme is delicious at any stage of ripeness and has a slight mushroom scent with a rich, creamy flavor. Pont l'Eveque: This aromatic cheese from Normandy has a creamy, slightly spicy flavor. Pont l'Eveque has an edible reddish crust with a creamy, pale interior. It is an ancient cheese and truly one of the world's great ones. Gruyère de Comté: Created by local villagers in alpine dairies called "Fruiteries", its milk comes only from Montbeliarde and Tachete de L'est cows. Each 70+ pound wheel of Comté is aged for at least six months, resulting in a sweet and nutty masterpiece!

Misc.:  Assortment of four French cheeses, Pont l'Eveque, Buche Chevre, Chaource and Gruyere de Comte, Imported from France, Have a country themed party, Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $39.99

This brand new product was such a hit when we sampled it in our offices recently, that we could not resist adding it to our line.The first truly new and unique fruit to be launched since the kiwi in the 1970's, Peppadew is not only rich in flavor but also has huge nutritional benefits. Whole sweet piquante peppers from South Africa's northern provives are blended with a secret recipe that makes every juicy mouthful simply unforgettable. Quite unlike anything we've ever eaten, this unusually tasty treat is delicious served with almost anything, but we especially love it with a simple goat cheese salad. Available in mild and hot for those who like their peppers with a little more pep.

Misc.:  Imported from South Africa, Juicy, piqaunt peppers, Incredibly popular, available in hot and mild, Varieties sold separately
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $6.99

Along with their conquering armies, the Romans brought their cheesemaking expertise to England in the first century AD. But it was not until the sixteenth century when the cheese we know today as Cheddar was so named. With such a long history, it's no surprise that Cheddar is one of the world's favorite foods. So popular, in fact, that almost every cheese producing nation makes its own version. This assortment contains excellent examples from three continents: Coombe Farm English Farmhouse Cheddar: Still made by hand on Coombe Farm in Somerset, the county where Cheddar history began. This best-selling Cheddar is rich, tangy and full-flavored. Aged for over 15 months. Red Leaf Canadian Cheddar: This entrant from North America has a firm texture and a sweet, honeyed flavor. Best enjoyed with ale and fruit, this Cheddar is aged for over 12 months. King Island Dairy Black Label Cloth Wrapped Cheddar: Hailing from down under, this award winning truckle style cheddar is aged for a minimum of six months and made in Tasmania. It has a wonderful farmhouse appearance with a brown/grey rind. The cheese interior has a rich yellow buttery colour and a mild yet sweet and nutty flavour and a lingering subtle aftertaste. Shelburne Farms 2 Year Farmhouse Cheddar: Shelburne's award winning cheese is only made from the fresh, raw milk of purebred Brown Swiss cows raised on the farm. This spectacular cheese, is made in Vermont, aged for two full years, is noted for its sophisticated, rich flavor that leaves hints of maple and apple. This assortment contains four 1/2 pound wedges. Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.

Misc.:  Assortment of four world-class Cheddars from three continents, Coombe Farm (England), Red Leaf (Canada) and Dairy Vale (Australia), Compare and contrast, Enjoy with cider or ale, Serve with apples and crusty bread
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $28.99

This sampler features four cheeses that are typical of four distinct regions of Italy: Toma Piedmontese - Made in the Piedmont region of course, this cheese is surface ripened, meaning it ripens from the rind inward. Toma is a delectable mountain cheese that has a thin rind, a custard-like texture, small pores and a sweet lactic flavor with a gentle bite. Piave Vecchio - Similar to Asiago, Piave Vecchio (aged) is a firm, dry, slightly nutty cheese from the valleys of Northeastern Italy. Mountain Gorgonzola - Italy's famous blue cheese comes from Lombardy. Made from cow's milk taken from local herds that graze on beautiful rolling pastures, no Italian Cheese Assortment would be complete without a cut of authentic Gorgonzola. Pecorino Toscano - This soft, sheep's milk cheese is made in the hills of Tuscany. It is young, sweet and springy. We find that this combination well represents the wide variety of flavors and textures found in Italian cheeses.

Misc.:  Assortment of four Italian cheeses, Toma Piedmontese, Piave Vecchio, Mountain Gorgonzola and Pecorino Toscano, Each cheese is an 8 ounce package, Imported from Italy, Have a country themed party
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $32.99

England is a land well suited to dairy farming. Its territory is relatively flat, thus good for grazing, and it has plenty of rainfall. This country produces over 500 distinct types of cheese, including the four we are featuring in this English Cheese Assortment. Coombe Farm Cheddar - Arguably the world's most famous cheese name, Cheddar is an authentic English cheese that has been copied all over the world. If you have never tasted authentic English Farmhouse Cheddar, you are in for a wonderful surprise. Royal Blue Stilton - How could such an assortment not include England's beloved blue cheese? Creamy, tangy and eminently satisfying, our Royal Blue Stilton is perfect as a snacking cheese or as an ingredient. Sage Derby - Don't be afraid of the green! Pulverized sage leaves are mixed with water then added to the curd of Derby cheese to create this striking example of English cheesemaking ingenuity. Mild and herbaceous, Sage Derby is the ultimate party cheese. Crumbly Lancashire - This ancient cheese, like many other British classics, is dry and crumbly. It is made from rich, full-fat cow's milk and aged for only 60 days before it is packaged and sent across the Atlantic to our shores. It is a mild, fresh-tasting cheese that is one of England's best kept secrets.Assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese. Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value

Misc.:  Assortment of four English cheeses, Sage Derby, Coombe Farm Cheddar, Crumbly Lancashire and Royal Blue Stilton, Each cheese is an 8 ounce package, Imported from England, Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $32.99

What could be better than to break out that prized bottle of wine youve been saving, served with some of the worlds greatest cheeses? This Eight-Cheese Sampler was created with everyones palate in mind. The cheeses in the sampler are: Blue - From Italys famed Lombardy region comes superb Mountain Gorgonzola. It is mild yet tangy, creamy yet firm, with a pale interior laced with streaks of blue. Delicious served the Italian way (drizzled with honey), it is a real treat for connoisseurs. Nutty - Exta Aged Farmer Gouda is ripened for a full 18 months to develop its nutty, caramel-like flavor. It is always a crowd pleaser. Robust - Swiss Gruyere is a wonderfully versatile raw cow's milk cheese with a fruity, spicy, full flavor. Creamy - No holiday cheese assortment would be complete without authentic cheddar, and this one from Shelbourne Farms is as good as it gets. Sheep - Malagon with Rosemary is made from 100% sheep's milk. Aged for over three months, this cheese has a wonderfully firm texture and an herbed-flavor that comes from its rosemary-impregnated rind. Goat - Famous chef Cas Spijkars spent years developing the recipe Dorothea, a remarkable Dutch goat cheese. Once tasted, never forgotten. Sweet - This delightful dessert cheese studded with mango and ginger pieces is the UK's best seller! Tangy - The most famous cheese from Normandy, it has a white mold rind and a delicious, creamy interior. Whether entertaining or having an intimate night in by the fire, our selection of favorites is sure to be a winner. Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.

Misc.:  An assortment of eight of our favorite cheeses, Mountain Gorgonzola, Extra Aged Gouda, Gruyere and Vermont Cheddar, Malagon with Rosemary, Dorothea, White Stilton with Mango and Ginger and Camembert, Each cheese is an 8 ounce package, Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $67.99

We always welcome the arrival of Autumn because it heralds the start of the Brie season. The most prized and celebrated of all French cheeses, Brie is believed to have been created prior to the Eighth Century. Charlemagne's chronicler, Eginhard de Saint Gall, reported that the Emperor enjoyed it at the Priory of Rueil in the town of Brie in the year 774. In 1815, the Prince de Tallyrand named Brie "Le Roi de Fromages" - The King of Cheeses. Each of our French Bries is shipped uncut. Enjoy it with a glass of Champagne! Made from pasteurized cow's milk.

Misc.:  A world famous cheese in all its glory, Enjoy it throughout the day, Pair with Champagne or a light-bodied red, Made from pasteurized milk, Imported from France
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $19.99

You sense it immediately - the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures and the vibrant flavors of Spains artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheesemaking techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheeses color, texture and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler: Manchego Spains most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheeps milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture. Mahon Reserva This firm, sharp, cows milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This exclusive version has been aged for 12 months, developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma. Idiazabal Smooth, rich and satisfyingly sharp, Idiazabal is a smoked sheep's milk cheese that gives off a warming rustic scent. It is the quintessential cheese of the Basque country in Northern Spain. Murcia al Vino - This 100% goat's milk cheese from Murcia is bathed in red Spanish wine, making this product a wine-and-cheese party all by itself!This assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts.

Misc.:  Assortment of four Spanish cheeses, Manchego, Mahon Reserva, Idiazabal and Murcia al Vino, Each cheese is an 8 ounce package, Imported from Spain, Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $35.99

The Italians are horrified by our usage of this, the world's most famous hard cheese. Thought of here in the States as purely a grating cheese, the rest of the world savours Parmigiano-Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. It began life seven centuries ago in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the "Zone Tripica". The local cheese craftsmen took it from there, utilizing a totally natural process that has not changed for 700 years. No additives, no machinery, no gimmicks... just sweet, fresh milk in its pristine state... then the artisan's ancient skills... and then nature's own good time (aged from 18 to 36 months). What you see today is just what the knights, serfs, saints and kings of old ate! And please, don't compare it to the pre-grated "Parmesan" cheese found in the green can in aisle 4 of the grocery store. Made from raw cow's milk, aged over 18 months.

Misc.:  The world's most famous hard cheese, Often imitated, never duplicated, Quite versatile, serve it grated or chunked, Made from unpasteurized milk, Imported from Italy
Company: igourmet 
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Amazon Price: $15.99