Choosing from over 850 of our cheeses can be a daunting task, even for the most accomplished cheese connoisseur. While we all have our traditional favorites, there is something special about discovering a great new cheese. And, the best way to experience a new cheese is to try it. For those of you looking to expand your cheese repertoire, we have crafted a four cheese sampler from four continents of some little-known gems to serve at your next get-together. This assortment includes:

• Volendam (Europe): If you are a gouda lover, then Volendam is a must have! Inspired by the scenic Dutch fishing village of the same name, Volendam has a butterfat content of 55%, making it especially smooth and creamy. (8 oz.)
• Hard Grana Provolone (South America): Originally from Lombardia, Italy, this cow's milk cheese was brought by Italian immigrants to Argentina. The cheese is recognized by its particular pear shape. During the aging stage, the cheese is hung (wrap and secure with a rope). This hard Provolone cheese develops a sharp, piquant flavor with age. (8 oz)
• Great Ocean Road Cheddar (Australia): This sharp white cheddar hails from Australia, where it joins Stokes Point and Mainland Cheddar as a new favorite from down under. A buttery flavor separates this cheese from it's English inspiration. (8 oz.)
• Atalanta Blue (North America): Atalanta is the Greek goddess of hunt, travel, and adventure. The name Atalanta is thus appropriate for this new blue cheese from Wisconsin. It's a bold , crumbly cow's milk cheese that took several years to perfect. Enjoy it crumbled over salads, stirred into sauces, or on crackers. (8 oz.)Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal or greater value.
  

This sampler features four cheeses that are typical of four distinct regions of Italy:

• Provolone Piccante - The piccante (sharp) version of this classic Italian cheese is more complex than the younger dolce version. Provolone is great on sandwiches or chunked into an antipasto salad. (8 oz.)
• Grana Padano Stravecchio - The original hard Italian cheese, Grana Padano is a firm, dry, fruity cow's milk cheese from the Po Valley of Northern Italy. Stravecchio is aged for an optimal 20 months. Grate it over pasta, vegetables or soup, or serve it as a table cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. (8 oz.)
• Mountain Gorgonzola - Italy's famous blue cheese comes from Lombardy. Made from whole 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. (8 oz.)
• Pecorino Toscano - This soft, 3 month sheep's milk cheese is made in the hills of Tuscany. It is young, sweet and springy. A natural partner with pears! We find that this combination well represents the wide variety of flavors and textures found in Italian cheeses. (8 oz.)

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Along with their conquering armies, the Romans brought their cheese making 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:

• Denhay Mature English Cheddar: Denhay Cheddar is carefully matured and monitored until it is 11 months old when it is sold as premium West Country Farmhouse Cheddar. (8 oz.)
• Grafton Classic Reserve Cheddar: Grafton Classic Cheddar is an outstanding mature cheddar cheese selected for its pronounced flavor and smooth finish. This two year aged cheese is excellent when accompanied with dried fruits and nuts, crusty breads, and big wines. (8 oz.)
• Great Ocean Road Cheddar: This sharp white cheddar hails from Australia, where it is made from pure milk taken from cows that graze on lush pastures swept by winds from the Southern Ocean. (8 oz.)
• Red Leaf 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. (8 oz.)

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Few products in the world are distinguished enough to have their location built into their name, but Parmigiano Reggiano is one of them. Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard texture cheese, cooked but not pressed. The milk obtained, from cows on a strict regime diet of grass or hay, is exclusively from the territories of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and part of Bologna and Mantova. The cheese is made every day, therefore it has a variability which represents the fruit of nature. You will notice that with age comes perfection characterized by tiny white crystals grains and this 24 month specialty has these markings. The Bertozzi Brand is our preferred brand because it's name is synonomous with Parmigiano Reggiano. Abele Bertozzi S.P.A, based in Parma, founded in 1901, hand picks the finest Parmigiano wheels from all the master parmigiano small and rural cheesemakers, then stamps the Bertozzi brand logo, which has the eye-catching threes nose "il tre nostri" trademark.

You sense it immediately - the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures, and the vibrant flavors of Spain's artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheese making techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheese's color, texture, and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler:

• Manchego - Spain's most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheep's milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture. This pasteurized version is aged for three months. (8 oz.)
• Mahon - This firm cow's milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This version has been aged for three months, developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma. (8 oz.)
• 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. (8 oz.)
• 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! We love how the smooth goat's milk compliments the fruity wine aroma. (8 oz.)

This assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese.

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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 cheese making.

Our French Cheese Assortment captures a good bit of French cheese culture with the four cheeses listed below.

• Chevre by Couturier: This classic French goat cheese is quite fresh and spreadable. Formed in the shape of a log, enjoy this cheese on salads, as a snack, or with fruit for dessert. (4 oz.)
• Camembert: This famous soft-ripened cheese from Normandie has a creamy interior beneath a fluffy (and edible) white rind. Similar to Brie, but with a slightly fuller flavor. (8.8 oz.)
• Abbaye de Belloc: We're happy to bring you this raw sheep's milk cheese from the Pays Basque region of Aquitaine (French Pyrenees). Its milk comes from red-nosed Manech ewes raised on farms adjacent to the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Belloc. (8 oz.)
• 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 raw-milk Comté is aged for at least six months, resulting in a sweet and nutty masterpiece. (8 oz.)

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To help you celebrate Oktoberfest, we offer this wonderful assortment of four of our favorite German cheeses.

• Allgau Emmental, commonly referred to as Bavarian Swiss, is arguably the most famous cheese made in Germany. Made from pure Bavarian milk, it is high in protein and has that familiar, yet special flavor.
• Rauchkase is a smoked cheese typical of Bavaria. This specialty was originally produced by Trappist Monks in the abbey of Rotthalmunster. The young cheese is smoked over select beechwood embers, a process that lends Rauchkase its unique flavor.
• King Ludwig Beer Cheese is a delicate yellow, semi-hard cow's milk cheese with small holes ripened in fine King Ludwig dark beer to give it its hearty taste (8 oz.).
• Paladin Bavarian Blue is a tangy, crumbly pasteurized blue cheese produced in the Bavarian Alpine countryside. Extremely versatile, you'll love it in salad; as part of a recipe; or on a cracker.

You will receive a half-pound cut of each of these cheeses, so grab a selection of your favorite German beers and celebrate this occasion and its time honored tradition.

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Ekte Gjetost is a sweet, brown, firm cheese, made solely from pure goat's milk which is boiled under pressure until caramelization occurs. Stronger than regular Gjetost, it is widely popular among Scandinavians. Children especially enjoy its sweet flavor and fudge-like texture. Traditionally, this cheese is cut into very thin slices and eaten at breakfast with toast or crispbread.

• Made from pasteurized goat's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 17.5 ounce form of cheese.

The Cheese and Sausage Select Gift Box from Figi's has been a been a family gift favorite for over 40 years. This gourmet cheese and sausage assortment is a terrific sampler package of summer sausage and delicious Wisconsin cheese. The gift box contains Mettwurst Sausage, All Beef Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Brick Cheese, and Baby Swiss Cheese. This perfect taste combination is a gourmet treat for a birthday, thank you, or the holidays. Available September through May.

What could be better than to break out that prized bottle of wine you've been saving, served with some of the world's greatest cheeses? This Four-Cheese Sampler was created with everyone's palate in mind. The cheeses in the sampler are:

• Blue - From Italy's famed Lombardy region comes superb Mountain Gorgonzola. It is mild yet tangy cow's milk, 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 - Beemster Classic Exta Aged Gouda is ripened for a full 18 months to develop its nutty, caramel-like flavor. It is always a crowd pleaser.
• Aged - Gruyere de Comte Black Label Reserve has been produced since the reign of Charlemagne, when there were no separate entities named France and Switzerland. Contributing to Comté's unique flavor, morning and evening milkings are mingled before the cheese making process. The wheels are aged for a full year, resulting in a sweet and nutty raw milk masterpiece.
• Tangy - No holiday cheese assortment would be complete without authentic cheddar, and this one from Denhay of England is as good as it gets. Aged at least 11 months.

Whether entertaining or having an intimate night in by the fire, our selection of favorites is sure to be a winner.

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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.

• Denhay Mature 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. Aged at least 11 months. (8 oz.)
• 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. (8 oz.)
• 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. A mild and herbaceous cow's milk cheese, Sage Derby is the ultimate party cheese. (8 oz.)
• Cotswold - Also known as "Pub Cheese," Cotswold is the name given to this hearty cheese that combines orange Double Gloucester cheese with flavorful bits of chive and onion. A harmonious blend of mellow, crumbly cheese and powerful vegetables, Cotswold is a terrific complement to the softer, more mild flavors on your cheese board. (8 0z.)

Assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese.

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A hearty assortment of favorite cheeses, shipped to your door in a charming, reusable wooden crate. We've chosen something to please every natural cheese lover: blocks of tangy Aged Cheddar, mellow Colby and buttery Swiss. Then we rounded out the assortment with 7 oz. wheels of smooth Edam and Smoked Gouda. Net wt. 2 lb. 12 oz.

Named after the "monks head" it resembles, Tête de Moine is a semi-firm cheese made from cow's milk. It is a very intensely flavored Swiss mountain cheese, strongly beefy. The occasional fissure appears in the dry, brownish flesh. The rind is washed and somewhat pebbled.

The first truly new and unique fruit to be discovered since the kiwi in the 1970's, Peppadew is not only rich in flavor but also has great nutritional benefits. Whole sweet piquante peppers from South Africa's northern provinces 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. 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 heat.

Varieties sold separately.

The 4 cheese sampler plus: Malagon with Rosemary, Dorothea, Camembert & White Stilton with Mango-Ginger

Galbani Bel Paese Cheese Medallions - 24pcs.

Piccante, the spicier more aged grade of Provolone originated in southern Italy and is a fine all-purpose cheese that is commonly used in antipasto, sandwiches and salads.

In the proud tradition of St. Patrick's Day, we are thrilled to present four of our favorite Irish cheeses in this carefully selected assortment. For decades, Irish cheeses were a secret; enjoyed only by our friends "across the pond". Now, we are lucky enough to carry these four cheeses.

• Cashel Blue: This wonderful farmhouse blue cheese hails from Tipperary. Using only fresh cows milk from their fresian herd, Louis and Jane Grubb have produced this masterpiece. Ideal for melting or after dinner with some port. (8 oz.)
• Dubliner tastes of a mature Cheddar, with the sweet aftertaste of Reggiano. Created by the Irish company Kerrygold and named after Ireland's capital city, this cheese shares traits with several well-known cheeses, but the combination creates a flavor that is completely unique. (8 oz.)
• Cahill Farm Cheddar with Porter Ale is a visually intriguing cheese. Mixed with dark porter ale during the cheesemaking process, this cheese has a marbled effect with dark brown veins. Imported from Ireland, it has a surprising meaty flavor and is obviously a perfect match for ale. (8 oz.)
• Our Shamrock Cheddar is aged for over 12 months and has a creamy, taut texture and sweet, grassy flavor. The milk for this "bitey" cheddar is taken from cows grazing the green grass of southeast Ireland, an area traditionally known as "The Garden of Ireland". This environment produces rich, creamy milk that is perfect for cheese making. (8 oz.)

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Originating in historical Limburg, which is now divided between modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, this cheese is often associated with its pungent aroma. It has a creamy textured body and strong slightly bitter flavor. It is often served on rye bread with onions. This cheese is sold in 6 ounce bricks.

Mannoni Pecorino Romano is produced in the Sardinia region of Italy. The taste is aromatic and pleasantly sharp. The sharpness depends on the period of maturation, which varies. Mannoni Pecorino is aged approximately 8 - 12 months.

Tillamook Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar is aged over 15 months to give it the most robust, most complex flavor of the yellow cheddars. We recommend it for gourmet side dishes, as a complement to smoked salmon on a cheese board and as a must-have ingredient in homemade sauces.

World- Famous Tillamook ® Cheddar Cheese, Medium in popular 2 lb. Baby Loaf ® made in Tillamook, Oregon.

Gjetost, a uniquely Norwegian cheese, has a slightly sour flavor that tastes like sweet caramel with a smooth texture. This cheese can be enjoyed sliced wafer thin with coffee for breakfast and is ideal for a sweet fondue.

Cotswold Double Gloucester with onions and chives. Cotswold, a region in South Western England, has a smooth cheddar like texture with the flavors of onions and chives. This is a great cheese served with a rustic bread and ale.

For Cheddar Cheese Curd lovers everywhere, this is a dream come true. Cedar Grove Cheese offers their 12-ounce bag of delicious, nutritious cheddar cheese curds. Three 12 ounce bags. Cheese curds should be eaten within 3-4 days of receiving them. They do not contain preservatives.

Our Platinum Collection is a selection of four of the world's most exquisite cheeses. Sure to impress even the most knowledgeable cheese connoisseur, it makes a great gift for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Included are:

• Boschetto al Tartufo Bianchetto: A sweet, tender and mild cheese from Tuscany made from a careful balance of 90% sheep's milk and 10% cow's milk. Shavings of rare Italian white truffle are blended into the cheese, which is followed by a brief aging period to allow the truffle aroma and flavor to penetrate all through the creamy cheese. This transforms Boschetto into a powerfully addictive delicacy.
• Goat Camembert: This extra creamy goat's milk cheese from France is satiny-smooth with a firm, slightly chewy, edible white crust. Its flavor is all goat - tangy and rustic with hints of lemon and hay.
• Le Marechal: A raw cow's milk Swiss cheese produced in small batches in the town of Corcelles-aux-Payernes. The cheese is rubbed with Herbes de Provence (a blend of thyme, oregano and other country herbs) giving it a beautiful appearance and a wickedly spicy flavor. (8 oz)
• Smokey Blue: Gold Medal winning raw-milk blue cheese from the Rogue Valley Creamery in Oregon. Robust and sweet with a rich buttery finish, gently smoked over hazelnut shells.

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Soft texture, powerful slightly salty taste with a powerful aroma

Mimolette Aged 6-9 Months is a hard cheese with a natural rind that becomes hard, dry, yellow/orange to greyish and pockmarked over time. It is buttery, nutty and salty with a slight caramelized after taste.

Fondue is a traditional Alpine specialty, blending the distinct flavors of three classic melting cheeses: Emmentaler, Gruyere, and Appenzeller. Careful amounts of white wine, Kirsch brandy and special spices are then added to create a delicious hot meal. With its bold flavor and creamy texture, fondue is perfect for a main meal or as an appetizer, and is always a hit when the weather turns cold. This set of gourmet cheeses includes the correct ratios to make a classic cheese fondue (see recipe).

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