Murray's Aged Emmentaler Cheese
Product Information
Wanna be a contender? This heavyweight from the heart of Switzerland sure is, tipping the scales at 200 pounds. Made from the raw milk of cows grazing in the Alps, this is the original "Swiss" cheese (holes and all). Murray's selects wheels aged 12 months for balanced sweetness and sharpness and a long nutty finish. Its subtlety and meltability make it incredibly versatile. It's the perfect snack with fruit, the required base for fondue and an ideal sandwich topper. A knockout with Riesling.
Pairing Recommendation
Lager, Dunkel, Schwarz, Pilsner, Kolsch AleLagers run the gamut from crisp, pale Pilsners to dark-malted Dunkels and Märzens. Flavors are typically approachable and mellow, a delicate balance of toasted bread, gentle sweetness, and mild hop bitterness for structure.Pair with: Almost any firm, mild cheese like Tomme de Savoie or Landaff Creamery Landaff.
MerlotA smooth and medium-bodied wine with a more rounded flavor than other reds. Dark fruits are present but with minimal tannins and no noticeable spice.Pair with: Earthy tommes like Toma Walser, mellow Fontina, or a lightly aged goat cheese like Leonora.
RieslingThis food-friendly wine ranges from super sweet to quite dry. Acidity, minerality, and aromas of tropical fruit are almost always present.Dry: Characterized by bracing acidity and stark minerality. Tropical fruit on the nose, stunningly balanced flavor overall.Pair with: This versatile wine works equally well with a fresh chevre (bringing out acidity) as it does a stinker like Willoughby (playing up the sweet/salty contrast).
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