Reserve Aged Cheddar
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This tangy, bold cheddar has a depth of flavor that comes from decades of experience refining quality aged cheddar. Batches of Grafton Reserve Cheddar are chosen during their formative years for long aging. The flavors are brothy and bright, with fruit and citrus notes. A creamy mouthfeel disproves the often-crumbly appearance, with a long, complex finish pleasing to the palate.
This is a cheese with character that deserves to be savored. When pairing, choose similarly strong-flavored foods or beverages: fruit-forward red wines, whiskey or hearty beers; dried tart cherries; roasted meats; mustard; spicy salumi. Reserve Aged Cheddar can be grated or crumbled over food to add a zesty sharpness to a hearty salad or bowl of chili.
While it can be melted, the texture will be more balanced if blended with younger cheeses.
Available in 10# prints, 5# loaves, and 8oz bars.
PAIRING:
Bold, full-bodied reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Barolo. IPA, Oatmeal Stout.
TASTING NOTES:
Aroma: Buttery, lactic
Flavor: Complex, brothy, fruity, citrus
Texture: Firm, creamy mouthfeel, prone to crumble
INGREDIENTS:
Unpasteurized/raw cow milk, salt, cultures, enzymes