Cheese Wheel
When a block or wedge simply won’t do, look to our assortment of whole cheese wheels! From creamy Delice des Cremiers and crumbly aromatic Danish Blue to wine-infused Murcia Al Vino or herbaceous Pauve Sauvage, no matter your preference, we have a wheel of cheese for you! Browse through our complete assortment below.
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Taleggio DOP Bramante
from Italy
by Cremonesi
Soft and creamy, this luxurious Taleggio Bramante is aromatic and bursting with rich, fruity flavor.
Maia
from United States
by Briar Rose Creamery
This washed rind cheese offers a soft custardy interior highlighted by notes of clotted cream and sweet melon.
Vacherousse D'Argental
from France
by Argental
This double cream cheese offers a luxurious texture and a mild flavor you’ll want to add to everything.
Purple Haze
from United States
by Cypress Grove
Offering a flavor profile, appearance, and texture as captivating as its namesake song, here’s one you’ll want to add to your next cheese board.
Linedeline - Ashed Goat Cheese
from United States
by Blakesville Creamery
This award-winning ash-ripened cheese is a stunning addition to your next cheese board.
Paski Sir
from Croatia
by Paska Sirana d.d. Pag
Mont St. Francis Goat Cheese
from United States
by Capriole
With its rustic look and bold taste, this washed-rind cheese offers a funky profile most American cheeses can only aspire to.
Bodega Blue
from United States
by WM Cofield
At the junction of craftsmanship and culinary excellence, you’ll find Bodega Blue, a meticulously crafted cheese that offers tangy, bold flavors.
Rush Creek Reserve
from United States
by Uplands Cheese
Wrapped in spruce bark, this young cheese is a feast for the eyes as much as the palate.
Walpole
from United States
by WM Cofield
This alpine-inspired cheese with its nutty flavor, makes a delightful snack and melts like a dream.
Merry Goat Round - Spruce Reserve, Wood Strapped
from United States
by FireFly Farms
This exceptional cheese is a spoonable, spreadable, spruce-bark wrapped soft cheese, aged to aromatic perfection and bursting with rich, unforgettable flavors.
Humboldt Fog, Petite
from United States
by Cypress Grove
This award-winning American goat cheese offers layers of complex flavors, highlighted by floral notes and a clean, citrusy finish.
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Why is Cheese Round?
We’ve all seen those massive wheels of cheese on the internet. Some of the larger rounds are known to weigh in at over 1,000 pounds! So why are they shaped in wheels? Well, there are several practical reasons that may surprise you. As you might have guessed, moving those large cheeses can be pretty hard, but rolling them is fairly easy. The wheel unsurprisingly proves a much easier shape to transport than a square or rectangular cheese. But that’s not the only reason; there are also other practical motivations. When making firm cheese like cheddar, parmesan, and other hard cheese varieties, tremendous amounts of pressure must be exerted to form the cheeses and ensure they hold their shape. Rectangular and square shapes are less sturdy than wheels, and their corners are prone to breaking and crumbling off.
From a scientific view, the round shape is also most beneficial during the aging process. As the cheese ripens and the surface flora spreads, the mold begins to break down the exterior of the cheese, causing sharp corners to break off and crack. Wheels of cheese are less vulnerable to over-ripening, the rounded exterior hardens and forms an armor that protects the tasty paste within. The rind protects the cheese from insects, bacteria, and other nasty pests while allowing the cheese to finish curing. Some of these curved cheeses can even be stored at room temperature while they remain uncut, making them ideal for storage and a necessity before the days of refrigeration.
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