In an exceptionally rare feat, this selection, handcrafted by Micheal Spycher in Switzerland, won the World Cheese Awards for the third time in 2022, competing against more than 3,000 cheeses from over 40 countries. These repeat wins are a testament to unmatched, consistent craftsmanship and quality and catapult this Gruyere AOP to icon status.
In the rolling hills that surround Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, about 60 miles northeast of Gruyeres, Switzerland, cows spend peaceful days munching on alpine grasses and flowers. Only a handful of local dairy farmers, each caring for 8 to 20 cows, supply the impeccable milk Spycher uses to craft this champion cheese. Remoteness is key, Spycher says. It ensures healthy meadows and happy cows that create the terrior you taste in this Gruyere.
Spycher processes the raw, local milk in traditional copper vats with a homemade whey culture to further develop the flavor and texture of Gruyere. Massive 70 pound wheels are turned, brushed, and brined by hand while aging on spruce boards. Every part of Spycher’s location and technique certifies this an AOP cheese, meaning it meets strict guidelines on origin, process and quality.
This Gruyere is best eaten simply, Spycher says, with bread or as fondue. Its delicate herbal and floral notes pair well with wines that display good acidity and brightness, from Gewurztraminer, to a young Pinot Noir.
MILK TYPE: Cow
ORIGIN: Switzerland
PASTEURIZATION: Raw
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My wife literally said, "this is the best cheese I've ever had in my life." We used to frequent a cheese shop when we lived up North and had a lot of different cheeses over the years but since we moved down to Georgia, we hadn't found a place for good cheese. For my birthday we found Capella and they shipped, so I bought the Smokey Blue, the 1-year cheddar, the compte, the rocket robiola and the gruyere and they were all amazing, but the smokey blue took the cake. It was rich, flavorful and melted in your mouth. Definitely purchasing again!
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Absolutely love this cheese! I’ve driven 3 hours before just to pick some up from a grocery store since it’s not distributed in my area. Found the only website that carries it since Rogue Creamery is currently out and bought a whole wedge! It’s superb in flavor and the bits of crunchy in the midst of the creamy really sets my taste buds off! Highly recommend this cheese to any blue cheese lovers!!!
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TheThomasville Tomme has a wonderful flavor and I love the room temperature texture. It was the first gone on my charcuterie board. Served all with a wonderful red blend from Oregon.
I stumbled upon the Capella website and found that they carry an amazing amount of different cheeses. I'm a big fan of blue cheese and they had multiple options. The Smokey Blue is delicious and I'm glad I bought it!
This cheese is delicious all by itself. It has a terrific creamy texture and the rind has a nice contrasting tanginess. Although delicious by itself, we enjoyed it with apples and sparkling water
One of my favorite cheeses that i always come back too. Very robust flavor. Very nutty and vibrant. I taste hints of chocolate maybe. Thats probably wrong but this cheese is in my top 10.
Very creamy and smooth with a little bit of crunch granules. Fruity, nutty flavor but more refined and nuanced than most blues. One of the best cheeses ive ever tried. Highest recommendation.
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