Related Company:Jasper Hill FarmCabot Creamery Cooperative, IncGrafton Village Cheese Co, LLCVermont cheesmakers won five gold medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest, which concluded Wednesday in Madison, WI. Jasper Hill Farm of Greensboro and Cabot Creamery both won multiple awards with Grafton Village Cheese earning a podium. Jasper Hill also placed two cheeses, their Bayley Hazen Blue and Harbison, among the overall Top 16.
For the grand prize, the international panel of expert judges named a Swiss Emmentaler as the 2014 World Championship Cheese. (See list of category winners below)
Cabotearned the following "Best of Class" recognitions:
1stPlace:Cheddar Aged Two Years or Longer:Cabot Vintage Choice Cheddar
1stPlace:Pepper Flavored "American" Style Cheeses:Cabot Hot Buffalo Wing Cheddar
1stPlace:Cottage Cheese:Cabot Vermont Cottage Cheese
The historic dairy cooperative made four additional podium appearances, including:
Cottage Cheese: 2nd& 3rdPlaces– for a sweep of gold, silver and bronze
Cheddar Aged Two Years or Longer: 3rdPlace– in addition to winning gold
Cheddar, Medium (3-6 Mo.): 3rdPlace– as well as a 4thplace showing
Cabot'smedal tally was its best ever at this international event. In all,Cabot'scheese and butter makers placed 19 entries among the "Top 10" in their various product classes, includingCabot Mild Cheddar,Cabot Sharp Cheddar,Cabot Sharp Extra Light Cheddar,Cabot 83 Score Butter,Cabot Unsalted ButterandCabot Monterey Jack.
"We're extremely proud of our strong showing at this year's World Championships," remarked Dr Richard Stammer, Cabot President and CEO. "The secret is quite simply the excellent milk provided by the 1,200 family farms who own Cabot. Once placed in the care of our talented employees, a special dairy alchemy occurs which can indeed result in competition gold."
Grafton Village Cheese Company of Brattleboro was awarded a third place award for its Mixed Milk “Shepsog.”
“This is a very competitive contest with huge participation from cheesemakers all around the world," said Dane Huebner, Cheese Artisan at Grafton Village Cheese Company. "It’s an honor to be recognized in such a prestigious group. We’re thrilled to be among several Vermont cheesemakers who placed well in the competition.”
"The Vermont Cheese Council is delighted to congratulate these three members for continuing to keep the quality work of Vermont cheesemakers at the highest levels of world class cheese, said Tom Bivens, Executive Director of the Vermont Cheese Council. "Cabot has set a standard of excellence and quality that is the envy of cheese makers around the world. Cellars at Jasper Hill exemplifies excellence in cheesemaking as well as affinage in the United States, and Grafton Village Cheese Company has done a wonderful job in diversifying cheese varieties and building a portfolio of outstanding cheeses. We are very proud of these cheese makers."
Cheesemaker Gerard Sinnesberger from Kaserei Sinnesberger in Gams,Switzerland, took top honors out of 2,615 entries from 22 countries for his Original Schweizer Rohmilch Emmentaler, a large format, big wheel Swiss. Out of possible 100 points, the Emmentaler scored 97.85 in the final round of judging, during which judges re-evaluated the top 16 gold-winning cheeses to determine the overall champion.
First runner-up in the contest, with a score of 97.689, is Erzherzog Johann, made byAlois Pichlerand Team at Obersteirische Molkerei eGen in Knittelfeld,Austria. Second runner-up with a score of 97.575 is Gruyere AOP, made by Fromagerie Moleson in Orsonnens,Switzerland.
"Congratulations to the thousands of cheesemakers from around the world who participated in the largest technical cheese competition ever held. Every medalist should be extremely proud of their accomplishment," saidJohn Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, which hosts the biennial competition. (See Vermont Cheese Trail Map below)
Overall, U.S. cheesemakers dominated the competition, earning gold medals in 59 of the total90 categories judged.Switzerlandcame in second among the countries, with seven golds.Netherlandshad five gold medals,AustriaandCanadaeach took four,DenmarkandSpaineach earned three, whileCroatia,GermanyandPortugaleach captured one apiece.
Among U.S. states,Wisconsindominated with 33 gold medals.Vermontand New York took five golds, whileCalifornia,Idaho,Illinois,Indiana, New Jersey and Ohio each earned two.Michigan,Oregon,PennsylvaniaandSouth Dakotaeach took one gold medal.
The World Championship Cheese Contest is the largest technical cheese and butter competition in the world. For more information on the contest, as well as complete results for all entry classes and contest photos, visitwww.worldchampioncheese.org
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1. Blue Ledge Farm G
2001 Old Jerusalem Rd, Salisbury
Fridays 8-noon Please call ahead for appointment
802.247.0095
2. Blythedale Farm C
Sorry, no retail sales from the farm
802.439.6575
3. Bonnieview Farm S
2228 S Albany Rd, Craftsbury Common
Please call ahead for appointment
802.755.6878
4. Boston Post Creamery G
2061 Sampsonville Rd, Enosburg Falls
Open to the public: Tuesday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4, Sunday 10-3
802.933.2749
5. Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Visitors Center C
2878 Main St, Cabot
June-Oct 9-5; Nov-May (Mon-Sat) 9-4; Jan (Mon-Sat) 10-4
800.837.4261
Also Waterbury 802-244-6334 and Quechee 802-295-1180, 9-6 daily
6. Champlain Valley Creamery C
Please call ahead for appointment
802.877.2950
7. Cobb Hill Cheese C
Please call ahead for appointment
802.436.4360
8. Consider Bardwell Farm C & G
1333 VT Route 153, West Pawlet
Self-serve farm store is open year round ~ The farm is open to visitors on weekends 802.645.9928
10. Crowley Cheese C
14 Crowley Ln, Healdville
Generally open Monday-Saturday 8-4 and some Sundays ~ Please call ahead
802.259.2340
11. Does’ Leap G
Sorry, no retail sales from the farm
802.827.3046
12. Fat Toad Farm G
787 Kibbee Rd, Brookfield
Open daily ~ get best directions at www.fattoadfarm.com
802.279.0098
13. Franklin Foods C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales
802.933.4338
14. Grafton Village Cheese C
533 Townshend Rd, Grafton and
400 Linden St/Rte 30, Brattleboro
Both locations open daily, 10-6
800.472.3866
15. Green Mountain Blue Cheese C
2183 Gore Rd, Highgate Center
Open daily 7am-7pm
802.868.4193
16. Hildene Farm Signature Cheese C & G
1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester
Open daily 9:30-4:30
802.362.1788
17. Jasper Hill Farm C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.533.2566
18. Jericho Hill Farm C
Please call ahead for appointment
802.295.5333
20. Lazy Lady Farm C & G
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.744.6365
21. Maplebrook Farm C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales
802.440.9950
22. Mt. Mansfield Creamery C
Please call ahead for an appointment 802.888.7686
23. Neighborly Farms of Vermont C
1362 Curtis Rd, Randolph Center
Open Monday-Friday 8-4
802.728.4700
24. Orb Weaver Farm C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.877.3755
25. Peaked Mountain Farm C & S
Please call ahead for appointment
802.365.4502
26. Ploughgate Creamery C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.755.6155
27. Plymouth Artisan Cheese C
106 Messer Hill Rd, Plymouth Notch
Open to the Public
802.672.3650
28. Sage Farm Goat Dairy G
2248 West Hill Rd, Stowe
Open Monday noon-4 & Saturday noon-4 only
802.253.2876
29. Scholten Family Farm C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.545.2522
30. Shelburne Farms C
1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne
Open during summer 9-5, during winter 10-5
802.985.8686
31. Southwind Farm C
3783 Vermont Route 30, Pawlet
Open daily 9am-6pm
802.325.3584
32. Spring Brook Farm C
Please call several days ahead of time to make an appointment for a farm tour and/or visit to the cheese house
802.484.1236
33. Taylor Farm C
825 Route 11, Londonderry
Open daily 10-6
802.824.5690
34. Thistle Hill Farm C
Please call ahead for appointment
802.457.9349
36. Twig Farm C & G
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.462.3363
37. Vermont Creamery C & G
40 Pitman Rd, Websterville
Open Monday-Friday 9-4
802.479.9371
38. Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. C
Please call for information
802.457.9992
39. Vermont Shepherd S
281 Patch Farm Road, Putney
Farm Store is open year round 9-5
802.387.4473
40. von Trapp Farmstead C
Sorry, no tours or retail sales from the farm
802.496.6100
41. West River Creamery C
Please call ahead for appointment ~ Self-serve retail open daily
802.824.6900
42. Willow Hill Farm S & C
313 Hardscrabble Rd, Milton
Farm store and viewing room open daily 9-5
802.893.2963
43. Willow Moon C & G
1495 Coburn Rd. Plainfield, VT
Farm and self-serve farm store open for visitors March - December, daily 10-6, guided tours and tastings by appointment only
802.454.9916
44. Woodcock Farm S & C
Please call ahead for appointment
802.824.6538
TOP THREEINEACHCATEGORY
Updated: Mar 20 2014 09:03:27 am
1. CHEDDAR, 'MILD' (0-3 MONTHS)
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
David Schmidt
Agropur
Weyauwega, Wi
United States
99.10
Best of Class
Mild Cheddar cheese, cut from 640
Terry Lensmire
Agropur
Weyauwega, WI
United States
98.95
Second Award
Mild Cheddar cheese, cut from 640
Team Petaluma Creamery
CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley
La Farge, WI
United States
98.90
Third Award
Organic Pasteurized Mild Cheddar Cheese
2. CHEDDAR, 'MEDIUM' (3 TO 6 MONTHS)
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese Team
Agropur Weyauwega for Kraft Foods
Glenview, IL
United States
99.55
Best of Class
Medium Cheddar
Kiel Production Team
Land O Lakes, Inc.
Kiel, WI
United States
99.50
Second Award
Medium Cheddar
Cheddar Room Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Cabot, VT
United States
99.30
Third Award
Cheddar, Vermont Medium
3. CHEDDAR, 'SHARP' (6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR)
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
2nd shift production
Great Lakes Cheese of NY
Adams, NY
United States
99.15
Best of Class
Sharp Cheddar
Pierre Champagne
Agropur
Longueuil, QC
Canada
99.10
Second Award
Sharp Cheddar B13-03759
Irish Dairy Board
Dairygold
Mitchelstown, County Cork
Ireland
99.05
Third Award
Kerrygold Mature
4. CHEDDAR, AGED ONE TO TWO YEARS
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
COWS CREAMERY
COWS CREAMERY
Charlottetown, Prince Edward island
Canada
98.50
Best of Class
COWS CREAMERY Extra Old Cheddar
Irish Dairy Board
Glanbia
Ballyragget, County Kilkenny
Ireland
98.25
Second Award
Kerrygold Skellig
David Schmidt
Agropur
Weyauwega, Wi
United States
98.20
Third Award
Aged Cheddar cheese, cut from 640
5. CHEDDAR, AGED TWO YEARS OR LONGER
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Cheddar Cheese Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Middlebury, VT
United States
98.55
Best of Class
Cheddar, Vermont Aged 2+ Years
Kiel Cheesemakers
Land O Lakes, Inc.
Kiel, WI
United States
98.45
Second Award
Aged Cheddar - Over 2 Years
Cheddar Cheese Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Middlebury, VT
United States
98.40
Third Award
Cheddar, Vermont Aged 2+ Years
6. BANDAGED CHEDDAR, MILD TO MEDIUM
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Kerry Henning
Henning Cheese
Kiel, WI
United States
98.90
Best of Class
Medium Flavored Cheddar
Healey's Cheese
Healey's Cheese
Somerset West, Western Cape
South Africa
98.55
Second Award
Mild round bandaged cheddar
Max Schaeffer
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
97.75
Third Award
Bandaged Cheddar - Medium
7. BANDAGED CHEDDAR, SHARP TO AGED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Wayne Hintz
Red Barn Family Farms
Appleton, WI
United States
99.30
Best of Class
1-Year Heritage Weis Old World Style White Cheddar Cheese
Wayne Hintz
Red Barn Family Farms
Appleton, WI
United States
98.50
Second Award
3-year Heritage Weis Reserve Old World Style White Cheddar Cheese
Saxon Cheese LLC
Saxon Cheese LLC
Cleveland, WI
United States
98.10
Third Award
Old English Farmhouse Style Cheddar Aged 10 months
8. COLBY
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Arena 2
Arena Cheese Inc.
Arena, WI
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Colby Deli Style Longorn
Meister Cheese Team 1C
Meister Cheese Company
Muscoda, WI
United States
98.95
Second Award
Colby Longhorn
Southwest Cheese Company
Southwest Cheese LLC
Clovis, NM
United States
98.90
Third Award
Colby
9. MONTEREY JACK
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Dragan Devetak
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
99.20
Best of Class
Monterey Jack
Wendy Devney
Agropur
Hull, IA
United States
99.15
Second Award
Monterey Jack (cut 640)
Jeff Wideman
Maple Leaf Cheese Coop
Monroe, WI
United States
99.05
Third Award
Montery Jack Wheel
10. MARBLED CURD CHEESE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Tillamook County Creamery
Tillamook County Creamery
Tillamook, OR
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Marbled Curd Colby Monterey Jack
Amanda Olson
Agropur
Hull, IA
United States
99.40
Second Award
Colby Jack (cut 640)
Tillamook County Creamery
Tillamook County Creamery
Tillamook, OR
United States
99.35
Third Award
Marbled Curd Colby Monterey Jack
11. RINDED SWISS STYLE CHEESE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Gérard Sinnesberger
Käserei Sinnesberger
Gams, SG
Switzerland
99.10
Best of Class
Original Schweizer Rohmilch Emmentaler
nein
Ruedi Studerus, DORFKÄSEREI THUNDORF
Thundorf, TG
Switzerland
99.00
Second Award
Emmentaler AOC
Niklaus Haldimann
Gourmino Switzerland
Heimenschwand, BE
Switzerland
98.70
Third Award
Emmentaler AOC Switzerland
12. RINDLESS SWISS STYLE CHEESE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Pearl Valley 1
Pearl Valley Cheese
Fresno, OH
United States
98.15
Best of Class
Swiss Cheese
Silvan Blum
Chalet Cheese Co-op
Monroe, Wi
United States
98.00
Second Award
20# Swiss Wheel
Penn Cheese
Penn Cheese
Winfield, PA
United States
97.30
Third Award
Rindless Block Swiss
13. MOZZARELLA
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Pat Doell
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
98.70
Best of Class
Low Moisture Mozzarella, Whole Milk
Rhonda Caffero
Lactalis American Group
Nampa, ID
United States
98.60
Second Award
Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella
Mozzarella Department
Sorrento Lactalis
Buffalo, ny
United States
98.35
Third Award
Whole Milk Low Moisture Retail
14. MOZZARELLA, PART SKIM
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Pat Doell
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
99.65
Best of Class
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella
Team Lake Norden
Lake Norden Cheese Company
Lake Norden, SD
United States
99.60
Second Award
LMPS Mozzarella
Roger Krohn
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
99.35
Third Award
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella
15. PROVOLONE, MILD
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Lake Norden
Lake Norden Cheese Company
Lake Norden, SD
United States
99.80
Best of Class
Provolone
Pat Doell
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
99.60
Second Award
Provolone
Team Lake Norden
Lake Norden Cheese Company
Lake Norden, SD
United States
99.45
Third Award
Lipase Provolone
16. PROVOLONE, AGED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Allen Steger
BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, WI
United States
99.15
Best of Class
Mandarini
Josh Tober
Burnett Dairy
Grantsburg, WI
United States
99.10
Second Award
Aged Provolone
Winville
Winona Foods
Green Bay, WI
United States
99.05
Third Award
Aged Provolone
17. SMOKED PROVOLONE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Roger Krohn
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
99.55
Best of Class
Smoked Provolone
Terry Lensmire
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
99.50
Second Award
Smoked Provolone
Saputo's team
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
Montreal, qc
Canada
99.35
Third Award
Caciocavallo Fumé
18. RICOTTA
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Joe Taranto
Montena Taranto Foods
Ridgefield, NJ
United States
99.25
Best of Class
Ricotta
Ricotta Department
Sorrento Lactalis
Buffalo, ny
United States
98.60
Second Award
Whole Milk Deli Whey Based Ricotta
Joe Taranto
Montena Taranto Foods
Ridgefield, NJ
United States
98.40
Third Award
Old Fashion Ricotta
19. PARMESAN
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Steve Bierhals
BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, WI
United States
99.65
Best of Class
American Grana(r)
Eau Galle Cheeese Factory Team
Eau Galle Cheese Factory
Durand, WI
United States
99.45
Second Award
Parmesan
John Stender
BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, WI
United States
99.40
Third Award
Parmesan
20. ASIAGO
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Mike Matucheski
Sartori Company
Antigo, WI
United States
99.75
Best of Class
Sartori Reserve Extra-Aged Asiago
Lake Country Dairy
Arthur Schuman Inc
Fairfield, NJ
United States
99.55
Second Award
Cello Riserva / Lake Country Dairy asiago cheese
Silani Sweet Cheese
SILANI SWEET CHEESE
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario`
Canada
99.35
Third Award
Asiago
21. BABY SWISS STYLE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Central Coast Creamery
Central Coast Creamery
Paso Robles, CA
United States
99.25
Best of Class
Holey Cow Wheel
Teak Bedum Maasdam
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, Friesland
Netherlands
98.90
Second Award
Kroon Maasdam
Penn Cheese
Penn Cheese
Winfield, PA
United States
98.10
Third Award
Deli Style Loaf Baby Swiss
22. FETA
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Terry Lensmire
Agropur
Weyauwega, WI
United States
99.55
Best of Class
Feta cheese
Micah Klug
Agropur
Weyauwega, WI
United States
99.40
Second Award
Feta cheese
Team Saedager
Saedager Dairy
xx, DK
Denmark
99.35
Third Award
Danish White cheese picnic style, 45+
23. FETA, FLAVORED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Krusa
Arla Foods Krusa Mejeri
xx, xx
Denmark
99.50
Best of Class
Mediterranean style white cheese with sundried tomato in oil, 45+
Team Krusa
Arla Foods Krusa Mejeri
xx, xx
Denmark
99.40
Second Award
Mediterranean style in salted water with garlic & parsley, 50+
Team Krusa
Arla Foods Krusa Mejeri
xx, xx
Denmark
99.30
Third Award
Mediterranean style white cheese with spice mix in oil, 45+
24. HAVARTI
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Lene Jacobsen
Arla Foods Nr Vium
Videbek, DK
Denmark
99.10
Best of Class
Fast Modnet 50+
Lene Jacobsen
Arla Foods Nr Vium
Videbek, DK
Denmark
99.05
Second Award
Aged Havarti 55+
Decatur Dairy Team 2
Deacur Dairy inc.
Brodhead, Wi
United States
98.85
Third Award
Havarti
25. HAVARTI, FLAVORED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Edelweiss
Edelweiss Creamery
Monticello, WI
United States
99.30
Best of Class
Havarti with Dill
Steve Stettler
Decaur Dairy Inc.
Brodhead, Wi
United States
98.90
Second Award
Havarti Dill
Bruce Workman
Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks, IN
United States
98.65
Third Award
Havarti with Dill
26. GORGONZOLA
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Per Olesen
Bornholms Andelmejeri
Klemensker, bornholm
Denmark
99.40
Best of Class
Bornzola 60+ pasteurized - Milk solid 58%
Mark Ruttner
BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, WI
United States
98.95
Second Award
CreamyGorg(r)
Thorp Team 2
North Hendren Co-op Dairy
Willard, WI
United States
98.05
Third Award
Black River Gorgonzola cheese
27. GRUYERE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Fromagerie Moléson SA
Fromagerie Moléson SA
Orsonnens, Fr
Switzerland
99.75
Best of Class
Gruyère AOP mi-salé Moléson
Jean-Marie Dunand
Fromage Gruyère S.A.
Bulle, FRIBOURG
Switzerland
99.70
Second Award
1655 Gruyère AOP
Alain Cardinaux
Fromage Gruyère S.A.
Bulle, Fribourg
Switzerland
99.55
Third Award
1655 Gruyère AOP
28. APPENZELLER
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
5135 Marcel Tobler
SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH
Schachen bei Reute, CH
Switzerland
99.70
Best of Class
Appenzeller Kaese
5226 Godi Thönen
SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH
Wangi, CH
Switzerland
99.65
Second Award
Appenzeller Kaese
5225 Patrik Brand
SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH
Marwil, CH
Switzerland
99.60
Third Award
Appenzeller Kaese
29. OPEN CLASS: ALPINE CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Othmar Pichler and Team
Obersteirische Molkerei eGen
Knittelfeld, Austria
Austria
99.30
Best of Class
Erzherzog Johann premium
Christophe Esseiva
Fromage Gruyère S.A.
Bulle, Fribourg
Switzerland
99.25
Second Award
Alpage 1115
Werner Wolf and Team
Obersteirische Molkerei eGen
Knittelfeld, Austria
Austria
99.15
Third Award
Steirischer Bergkäse high-class (Styrian montain cheese high-class)
30. STRING CHEESE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Cesar Luis
Cesar's Cheese
Random Lake, WI
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Whole Cow's Milk, Hand Stretched string cheese
Dan Schwind
Baker Cheese Factory, Inc.
St. Cloud, wisconsin
United States
99.40
Second Award
low moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese
String Cheese Team
Lactalis American Group
Nampa, ID
United States
99.35
Third Award
Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese
31. COTTAGE CHEESE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Cottage Cheese Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Cabot, VT
United States
99.05
Best of Class
Vermont Style Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Cabot, VT
United States
98.80
Second Award
Vermont Style Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Cabot, VT
United States
98.55
Third Award
Vermont Style Cottage Cheese
32. FRESH MOZZARELLA
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Linda Saurer
BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, WI
United States
99.80
Best of Class
Burrata - Ball
Team Lioni
Lioni Latticini, Inc.
Union, NJ
United States
99.40
Second Award
Ovoline Fresh Mozzarella
FDL Team 1
Kraft/Pollio Italian Cheese Co
Campbell, NY
United States
99.35
Third Award
Fresh Mozzarella
33. BLUE VEINED, EXTERIOR MOLDING
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Jasper Hill Farm
Cellars at Jasper Hill
Greensboro, VT
United States
98.10
Best of Class
Bayley Hazen Blue
Alexis's Team
La Maison Alexis de Portneuf inc.
St-Raymond, Qc
Canada
97.80
Second Award
Bleubry
Rogue River Blue
Rogue Creamery
Central Point, OR
United States
97.75
Third Award
Rogue River Blue
34. BLUE VEINED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Emmi Roth USA
Emmi Roth USA
Monroe, WI
United States
99.30
Best of Class
Roth Buttermilk Blue
Caves of Faribault
Caves of Faribault
Faribault, MN
United States
98.95
Second Award
St. Pete's Select Cave Aged Blue Cheese
Kuba Hemmerling
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
Point Reyes, CA
United States
98.85
Third Award
Point Reyes Bay Blue
35. BRICK, MUENSTER
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
John(Randy) Pitman
Mill Creek Cheese
ARENA, WISCONSIN
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Brick
Hansi Lehner Jr.
Valley View Cheese Co-op
South Wayne, Wi
United States
99.00
Second Award
Muenster
Ron Buholzer
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
United States
98.80
Third Award
Muenster
36. EDAM
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Marum
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, Friesland
Netherlands
99.50
Best of Class
Frico Edam matured
Zack Schneider
Arla Foods
Kaukauna, Wi
United States
99.20
Second Award
Edam Loaf
Scott Lopas
Arla Foods
Kaukauna, Wi
United States
99.05
Third Award
Edam Loaf
37. GOUDA, MILD
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
CONO Kaasmakers
CONO Kaasmakers
Westbeemster, Netherlands
Netherlands
99.70
Best of Class
Beemster Royaal
CONO Kaasmakers
CONO Kaasmakers
WestBeemster, Netherlands
Netherlands
99.60
Second Award
Beemster Medium
Team Lutjewinkel North-Holland Gold
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, friesland
Netherlands
99.55
Third Award
North-Hollan BOB low salt
38. GOUDA, AGED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
99.75
Best of Class
Marieke Gouda Super (18-24 month)
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
99.60
Second Award
Marieke Gouda Overjarige 2 year +
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
99.50
Third Award
Marieke Gouda Mature (6-9 month)
39. GOUDA, FLAVORED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Josh Paxton
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
99.05
Best of Class
Black Olive & Garlic Gouda
Rick Anderson
Cady Cheese
Wilson, WI
United States
99.00
Second Award
Natural Gouda made from cow’s milk and flavored with rosemary
Team Lutjewinkel North-Holland Gold
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, friesland
Netherlands
98.90
Third Award
North-Holland cumin
40. SMOKED GOUDA
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Bruce Workman
Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks, IN
United States
99.40
Best of Class
Smoked Gouda
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
99.35
Second Award
Marieke Gouda Smoked
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
99.30
Third Award
Marieke Gouda Smoked Cumin
41. BRIE
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
AGROPUR
AGROPUR FINE CHEESE
ST-HUBERT, QUEBEC
Canada
98.35
Best of Class
BRIE CHEVALIER TRIPLE CREME
AGROPUR
AGROPUR
ST-HUBERT, QUEBEC
Canada
98.15
Second Award
BRIE DC VAUDREUIL
PM Soft Production Team
Alouette Cheese - Kolb Lena
Lena, IL
United States
98.10
Third Award
Alouette Special Reserve Brie
42. CAMEMBERT
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Claus Katzenberger
Kaeserei Altenburger Land GmbH Co. KG
Lumpzig OT Hartha, Thuringen
Germany
99.45
Best of Class
Camembert
David Gil
Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Benton Harbor, MI
United States
99.35
Second Award
Camembert
AGROPUR
AGROPUR
ST-HUBERT, QUEBEC
Canada
99.30
Third Award
CAMEMBERT L'EXTRA
43. OPEN CLASS: SOFT RIPENED CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Jasper Hill Farm
Cellars at Jasper Hill
Greensboro, VT
United States
99.40
Best of Class
Harbison
MouCo Cheese Company, Inc.
MouCo Cheese Company, Inc.
Fort Collins, Colorado
United States
99.00
Second Award
MouCo Ashley
agropur
agropur fine cheese
st-hubert, quebec
Canada
98.75
Third Award
CHAMPFLEURY
44. OPEN CLASS: FLAVORED SOFT RIPENED CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Jose Sanchez
Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Benton Harbor, MI
United States
98.60
Best of Class
Brie with Herb Layer
AGROPUR
agropur
ST-HUBERT, QUEBEC
Canada
98.55
Second Award
BRIE CHAVALIER PEPPER
Howard Goens Jr.
Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Benton Harbor, MI
United States
98.25
Third Award
Morbier
45. FRESH HISPANIC CHEESES (QUESOS FRESCOS)
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Roberto Encarnación
Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc.
Perth Amboy, NJ
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Panela Loaf
Wisconsin Cheese Group One
Wisconsin Cheese Group
Monroe, wisconsin
United States
99.30
Second Award
Panela
Anto Baghdassarian
Central Valley Cheese
Turlock, CA
United States
99.25
Third Award
Queso blanco
46. HISPANIC MELTING CHEESES (QUESOS PARA FUNDIR)
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Supremo
V&V Supremo Foods
Chicago, IL
United States
98.15
Best of Class
Queso Quesadilla
Scott Butler
Torkelson Cheese Co.
Lena, il
United States
98.00
Second Award
Quesadilla Cheese
John(Randy)Pitman
Mill Creek Cheese6
ARENA, WISCONSIN
United States
97.95
Third Award
Quesadilla
47. HARD HISPANIC CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Emmi Roth USA
Emmi Roth USA
Monroe, WI
United States
99.70
Best of Class
Roth GranQueso
Team Emmi Roth USA
Emmi Roth USA
Monroe, WI
United States
99.60
Second Award
Roth GranQueso Reserve
Team MCP
Mexican Cheese Producers
Darlington, WI
United States
99.40
Third Award
MCP Queso Cotija
48. SMEAR RIPENED SOFT CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Moestl Franz & Team
Almenland Stollenkaese GmbH
Passail, AUT
Austria
99.65
Best of Class
Arzberger Argentum
Dylan Stanfield
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Port Townsend, WA
United States
99.40
Second Award
Off Kilter: Scotch Ale Washed Rind Original
Johann Niedermair & Team
Berglandmilch eGen
Wels, OOE
Austria
98.90
Third Award
SCHÄRDINGER WEICHKÄSESNACK "WÜRZIGER TONI"
49. SMEAR RIPENED SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Johannes Schefer
Urnäscher Milchspezialitäten AG
Urnäsch, CH
Switzerland
99.40
Best of Class
Urnäscher Hornkuhkäse
Adrian Mayer
Käserei Grundbach
Wattenwil, BE
Switzerland
99.30
Second Award
Winzer
Käserei Kurmann
A.+M. Kurmann AG
Gähwil, St.Gallen
Switzerland
99.25
Third Award
Gähwiler Bergkäse
50. SMEAR RIPENED HARD CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
von Büren
Fromagerie Villeret SA
Villeret, BE
Switzerland
99.30
Best of Class
Tête de Moine AOP
Kälin
Kälin Christian SA
Le Noirmont, JU
Switzerland
99.00
Second Award
Tête de Moine AOP
Siegfried Bärnthaler and Team
Obersteirische Molkerei eGen
Knittelfeld, Austria
Austria
98.90
Third Award
Steirischer Bergkäse (Styrian montain cheese)
51. PEPPER FLAVORED MONTEREY JACK
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Herberto Nicholas
Maple Leaf Cheese Coop
Monroe, WI
United States
99.90
Best of Class
Habenjero Montery Jack
Tillamook County Creamery
Tillamook County Creamery
Tillamook, OR
United States
99.75
Second Award
Stirred Curd Red and Green Jalapeno Pepper Jack
Meister Cheese Team 3
Meister Cheese Company
Muscoda, WI
United States
99.65
Third Award
Habanero Longhorn
52. PEPPER FLAVORED 'AMERICAN' STYLE CHEESES (CHEDDAR & COLBY)
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
C&W Team
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Montpelier, VT
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Hot Buffalo Wing Cheddar
Kerry Henning
Henning Cheese
Kiel, WI
United States
99.40
Second Award
Chipotle flavored Cheddar
Team Black Creek
Saputo Specialty Cheese
Kiel, WI
United States
99.30
Third Award
Mango Fire Cheddar
53. OPEN CLASS: PEPPER FLAVORED CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Bruce Workman
Fair Oaks FArms
FAir Oaks, IN
United States
98.95
Best of Class
Havarti with Jalapeno Pepper
Castello creatively crafted
Arla Fodsamba
Viby J, Jy
Denmark
98.70
Second Award
Castello Havarti with Jalapeño
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
98.65
Third Award
Marieke Gouda Jalapeno
54. FLAVORED SOFT CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Losurdo Foods Ball line crew
Losurdo foods Inc
Heuvelton, NY
United States
98.85
Best of Class
Fresh Mozzarella with Fresh Basil and Sundried Tomato
Tom Leonard
BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, WI
United States
98.35
Second Award
Zesty Marinated Hand Braided Fresh Mozzarella
Patrick Bennett
Aiello Brothers
Sunbury, Pa
United States
98.25
Third Award
Marinated Ciliegine Mozzarella with Sun Dried Tomatoes
55. FLAVORED SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Johannes Schefer
Urnäscher Milchspezialitäten AG
Urnäsch, CH
Switzerland
99.30
Best of Class
Urnäscher Holzfasskäse
Anthony Mongiello
Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities
Hurleyville, NY
United States
99.15
Second Award
Marinated String Cheese
Jeff Mattes
Saxon Creamery
Cleveland, wi
United States
98.80
Third Award
Asiago Fresca with Rosemary
56. FLAVORED HARD CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Bruce Willis
Burnett Dairy
Grantsburg, WI
United States
99.55
Best of Class
Alpha’s Morning Sun cheese with Herbs de Provence
Tim Pearl
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
99.45
Second Award
Bacon Cheddar
The Cady Cheese Team
Cady Cheese
Wilson, WI
United States
99.40
Third Award
Alpha’s Morning Sun with Rosemary
57. FLAVORED CHEESES WITH SWEET OR 'DESSERT' CONDIMENTS
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Alouette Cheese Mix Men
Alouette Cheese USA
New Holland, Pa
United States
99.75
Best of Class
Alouette Pumpkin Spice
Alouette Cheese R&D (Greg Gable)
Aloutte Cheese USA
New Holland, PA
United States
99.70
Second Award
Alouette Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Rising Sun Farms
Rising Sun Farms
Phoenix, Oregon
United States
99.65
Third Award
Cranberry Orange Cheese Torta with Cranberries
58. OPEN CLASS: SMOKED SOFT & SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Martin Scanlon
Burnett Dairy
Grantsburg, WI
United States
99.90
Best of Class
Mozzarella string with smoked flavor
Anthony Mongiello
Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities
Hurleyville, NY
United States
99.70
Second Award
Smoked Hand Twisted String Cheese
Alois Pesendorfer crew
Gmundner Molkerei
Gmunden, Austria
Austria
99.55
Third Award
Gmundner Milch Stoderer Rauchkäse 45% fdm
59. OPEN CLASS: SMOKED HARD CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
COWS CREAMERY
COWS CREAMERY
Charlottetown, Prince edward island
Canada
99.30
Best of Class
COWS CREAMERY Appletree Smoked Cheddar
Fernando Chavez-Sandoval
Gold Creek Farms
Kamas, UT
United States
99.15
Second Award
Smoked Parmesan
Cody Hollibough
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
98.90
Third Award
Smoked Cheddar
60. OPEN CLASS: SOFT CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Lake Country Dairy Team
Arthur Schuman Inc
Fairfield, NJ
United States
99.55
Best of Class
Cello Rich & Creamy Style Mascarpone
Jaime Gomez
Lactalis American Group
Nampa, ID
United States
99.50
Second Award
Sorrento Mascarpone
Lake Country Dairy Team
Arthur Schuman Inc
Fairfield, NJ
United States
99.45
Third Award
Cello Thick & Smooth Mascarpone
61. OPEN CLASS: SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Alex Nietlispach
Lesa
Bever, Graubünden
Switzerland
99.30
Best of Class
Engadin Forte
Saxon Cheese Team
Saxon Cheese LLC
Cleveland, WI
United States
99.20
Second Award
Snowfields Aged over 2 yrs
Holland's Family Cheese Team
Holland's Family Cheese
Thorp, WI
United States
99.05
Third Award
Marieke GOLDEN
62. OPEN CLASS: HARD CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Alois Pichler and Team
Obersteirische Molkerei eGen
Knittelfeld, Austria
Austria
99.75
Best of Class
Erzherzog Johann is a hard cheese with a few pinsized punches with a ripening period of 20 weeks
Käserei Gabriel
Käserei Gabriel
Oberbüren, SG
Switzerland
99.70
Second Award
Galluskäse: maturation of at least 10 months
Team Branderup
Arla Foods Amba Branderup
xx, xx
Denmark
99.65
Third Award
Regato
63. REDUCED FAT SOFT & SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Steenderen
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, friesland
Netherlands
99.80
Best of Class
FrieslandCampina Gouda light extra matured
Team Steenderen
FrieslandCampina Steenderen
Wolvega, friesland
Netherlands
99.65
Second Award
FrieslandCampina Gouda light matured
Steve Buholzer
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
United States
99.60
Third Award
Reduced Fat Peppercorn Feta in Brine
64. REDUCED FAT HARD CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
CONO Kaasmakers
CONO Kaasmakers
Westbeemster, Netherlands
Netherlands
99.25
Best of Class
Beemster 30+ Old
Joey Pittman
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
99.00
Second Award
Reduced Fat White Cheddar
Rudy Jozelic
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
98.80
Third Award
Reduced Fat White Cheddar
65. LOWFAT CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Belmont Team
Lactalis USA - Belmont
BELMONT, WI
United States
99.40
Best of Class
8oz Fat Free Feta Cheese
Ricotta Department
Sorrento Lactalis
Buffalo, ny
United States
99.35
Second Award
Low Fat Whey Based Ricotta
Jim Demeter
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
United States
99.30
Third Award
Lowfat Feta in Brine
66. REDUCED SODIUM CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Roger Krohn
Agropur
Luxemburg, WI
United States
99.30
Best of Class
Reduced Sodium Provolone
Edin Topic
Glanbia Foods, Inc
Twin Falls, ID
United States
99.05
Second Award
25% Reduced Sodium Cheddar
William Arguera-Calles
Lactalis American Group
Nampa, ID
United States
98.90
Third Award
Part Skim Low Moisture Low Salt Mozzarella
67. COLD PACK CHEESE, CHEESE FOOD
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Line 2 Team East
Pine River Prepack
Newton, WI
United States
99.25
Best of Class
Chunky Bleu Cold Pack Cheese Food
Line 1 Team East
Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc
Newton, WI
United States
99.05
Second Award
Garlic & Herb Cold Pack Cheese Food
Line 3 Team East
Pine River Prepack
Newton, WI
United States
99.00
Third Award
Black Creek Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food
68. COLD PACK CHEESE SPREAD
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Greg May
Bel Brands USA
Little Chute, WI
United States
99.20
Best of Class
Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Spread
Line 1 Team East
Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc
Newton, WI
United States
98.45
Second Award
Garden Vegetable Cold Pack Cheese Spread
Anjan Reddy
Bel Brands USA
Little Chute, WI
United States
98.30
Third Award
Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Spread
69. SPREADABLE CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Kraft Foods Beaver Dam
Kraft Foods
Beaver Dam, WI
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Cream Cheese
Kelly Longseth
Family Fresh Pack
Belleville, WI
United States
99.15
Second Award
CheddaBlue
Luana Team 2
Swiss Valley Farms
Monona, iowa
United States
99.10
Third Award
Cream Cheese
70. FLAVORED SPREADABLE CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Mike DeVoy
Lactalis U.S.A., Inc.
Merrill, WI
United States
99.45
Best of Class
Président Pepper Medley Gourmet Spreadable Cheese
Urs Pfister
Colasanti's Market
Highland, Michigan
United States
99.40
Second Award
Gorgonzola Cheese Dip
Kelly Longseth
Family Fresh Pack
Belleville, WI
United States
99.35
Third Award
Cranberry Almond Gourmet Cheese Spread
71. PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Process Slice Team
Associated Milk Producers, Inc.
Portage, WI
United States
98.30
Best of Class
Process American Slice Cheese
AGROPUR
AGROPUR
ST-HUBERT, QUEBEC
Canada
98.00
Second Award
CREME DE GRAND CHEDDAR
Marie Flickinger
Biery Cheese Co.
Louisville, OH
United States
97.75
Third Award
Pasteurized Process Colored American Cheese
72. FLAVORED PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Joe Wilson
Biery Cheese Co.
Louisville, OH
United States
99.80
Best of Class
Naturally Smoked Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese
Elizabeth Tesch
Welcome Dairy, Inc.
Colby, WI
United States
99.55
Second Award
Pasteurized Process Habanero
Ned Schumacher
Welcome Dairy, Inc.
Colby, WI
United States
99.45
Third Award
Pasteurized Process Habanero
73. SOFT GOAT'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Coach Farm
Coach Farm
PINE PLAINS, New York
United States
99.70
Best of Class
A farmstead fresh cheese with flavors of fresh milk and light citrus.
Team Laura Chenel's Chevre
Laura Chenel's Chevre
Sonoma, CALIFORNIA
United States
99.45
Second Award
Chabis Plain
Team Steffes
Montchevre-Betin, Inc.
Belmont, wi
United States
99.35
Third Award
Fresh Goat Cheese Natural
74. FLAVORED SOFT GOAT'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Lydra Moody
Montchevre-Betin, Inc.
Belmont, wi
United States
98.95
Best of Class
Rondin Four Pepper
Woolwich Dairy USA
Woolwich Dairy USA Inc
Lancaster, WI
United States
98.75
Second Award
Chevrai Fine Herb
Cypress Grove Chevre
Cypress Grove Chevre
Arcata, California
United States
98.55
Third Award
Lavender and wild fennel pollen hand sprinkled on fresh chevre.
75. SURFACE (MOLD) RIPENED GOAT'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Cypress Grove Chevre
Cypress Grove Chevre
Arcata, California
United States
99.50
Best of Class
Ripened goat cheese jam-packed with Italian black summer truffles.
Team Quality
Quality Cheeese Inc.
Vaughan, ON
Canada
99.45
Second Award
Goat Ash
Coach Farm
Coach Farm
PINE PLAINS, New York
United States
99.25
Third Award
Rawstruck: Farmstead raw milk goat cheese aged for 60 days with earthy flavors and citrus notes.
76. SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) GOAT'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Gerkesklooster
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, Friesland
Netherlands
99.50
Best of Class
Frico Chevrette mild
Team Gerkesklooster
FrieslandCampina Export
Wolvega, friesland
Netherlands
99.40
Second Award
Cablanca Orange Windmill
Zijerveld
Zijerveld
Bodegraven, zuid holland
Netherlands
99.35
Third Award
Amaltura Special Old
77. FLAVORED SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) GOAT'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Lorenzo Abellán
Central Quesera Montesinos, S.L.
Jumilla, Murcia
Spain
99.80
Best of Class
Murcia al Vino D.O.P.
Maxorata
Grupo Ganaderos de Fuerteventura S.L.
PUERTO DEL ROSARIO, Las palmas
Spain
99.75
Second Award
Maxorata semicurado pimenton
Carr Valley Cheese Makers
Carr Valley Cheese Co. Inc.
LaValle, WI
United States
99.65
Third Award
Cocoa Cardona
78. HARD GOAT'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Katie Hedrich-Fuhrmann
LaClare Farms
Malone, WI
United States
99.50
Best of Class
Evalon- aged goat milk cheese patterned after a dutch style with hints of fruity notes at the finish
José Carrión
Central Quesera Montesinos, S.L.
Jumilla, Murcia
Spain
99.45
Second Award
Murcia Curado D.O.P.
Cypress Grove Chevre
Cypress Grove Chevre
Arcata, California
United States
98.45
Third Award
Aged at least six months, this ivory-colored cheese is dense and smooth with a long caramel finish.
79. SOFT & SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) SHEEP'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Queijos São Gião
Soc. Agro-Pecuária de Vale do Seia, Lda
Seia, Seia
Portugal
99.15
Best of Class
Queijo Serra da Estrela (PDO) - Soft ewe's milk cheese made out of raw milk, salt and thistle flower
Brenda Jensen
Hidden Springs Creamery
westby, wi
United States
99.10
Second Award
Farmstead Feta
Moestl Franz & Team
Almenland Stollenkaese GmbH
Passail, AUT
Austria
98.75
Third Award
Arzberger Bellino
80. FLAVORED SOFT & SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) SHEEP'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Quesos La Princesa Iberica
Master Select Export, S.L.
Malaga, Malaga
Spain
99.10
Best of Class
La Princesa Iberica Mini Sweet Sherry Wine Sheep Cheese
Quesos La Princesa Iberica
Master Select Export, S.L.
Malaga, Malaga
Spain
98.60
Second Award
La Princesa Iberica Mini Fine Herbs Sheep Cheese
Carr Valley Cheese Makers
Carr Valley Cheese Co. Inc.
LaValle, WI
United States
98.55
Third Award
Black Sheep Truffle
81. SURFACE (MOLD) RIPENED SHEEP'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Heinz Kröll
Sennerei Zillertal
Mayrhofen, Tirol
Austria
99.05
Best of Class
Edelschaf-Schafkäse, 40-44% percent moisture
Moestl Franz & Team
Almenland Stollenkaese GmbH
Passail, AUT
Austria
97.95
Second Award
Arzberger Aurum
Carr Valley Cheese Makers
Carr Valley Cheese Co. Inc.
LaValle, WI
United States
97.20
Third Award
Cave Aged Marisa
82. HARD SHEEP'S MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Sirana Gligora
Sirana Gligora
Island of Pag, na
Croatia
99.90
Best of Class
Hard sheep cheese with pressed olives
Dehesa de Los Llanos
Dehesa de Los Llanos S.L.
Albacete, Castilla La Mancha
Spain
99.85
Second Award
Queso D.O. Manchego Dehesa de Los Llanos Gran Reserva
LOS CAMEROS
LÁCTEOS MARTÍNEZ S.L.
HARO, SP
Spain
99.80
Third Award
QUESO DE OVEJA AÑEJO
83. SOFT & SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) MIXED MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
ILBESA
ILBESA
BENAVENTE, ZAMORA
Spain
99.20
Best of Class
ESQUILA MEZCLA CURADO
Jean-Michel Rapin
Fromagerie Le Maréchal SA
Granges-près-Marnand, Vaud
Switzerland
99.15
Second Award
Le Maréchal
ILBESA
ILBESA
BENAVENTE, ZAMORA
Spain
98.70
Third Award
LUYAN MADURADO
84. FLAVORED SOFT & SEMI-SOFT (SEMI-HARD) MIXED MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Alexis's team
La Maison Alexis de Portneuf inc.
St-Raymond, Qc
Canada
98.70
Best of Class
Chèvre des Neiges Figues & Oranges
Team Hook
Hook's Cheese Company, Inc.
Mineral Point, WI
United States
96.65
Second Award
EWE CALF to be KIDding Blue
Carr Valley Cheese Makers
Carr Valley Cheese Co. Inc.
LaValle, WI
United States
96.00
Third Award
Mobay
85. SURFACE (MOLD) RIPENED MIXED MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Old Chatham Sheepherding Company White Team
Old Chatham Sheepherding Company
Old Chatham, NY
United States
98.95
Best of Class
Hudson Valley Camembert
Haystack Mountain
Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy
Longmont, CO
United States
98.90
Second Award
Bufala Soldier 3-milk Camembert
Dane Huebner
Grafton Village Cheese
Brattleboro, VT
United States
98.80
Third Award
Shepsog
86. HARD MIXED MILK CHEESES
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Bremda Jensen
Hidden Springs Creamery
westby, wi
United States
99.60
Best of Class
Meadow Melody Grande
Brenda Jensen
Hidden Springs Creamery
westby, wi
United States
99.40
Second Award
Meadow Melody Reserve
LOS CAMEROS
LÁCTEOS MARTÍNEZ S.L.
HARO, SP
Spain
99.25
Third Award
QUESO DE MEZCLA CURADO
87. SALTED BUTTER
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Grassland Dairy Products
Grassland Dairy Products
Greenwood, WI
United States
99.65
Best of Class
Salted Butter
Elvir
Elvir
CONDE SUR VIRE, France
France
99.60
Second Award
Salted pasteurised butter
DFA Winnsboro
DFA Winnsboro
Winnsboro, TX
United States
99.55
Third Award
Salted Butter
88. UNSALTED BUTTER
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team 4
OATKA Milk Products Coop, Inc
Batavia, NY
United States
98.60
Best of Class
Unsalted Butter
Dairytown 2
Dairytown Processing Ltd
Sussex, New Brunswick
Canada
98.55
Second Award
Creamery butter, unsalted 80 % milkfat
Elvir
Elvir
CONDE SUR VIRE, FRANCE
France
98.40
Third Award
Unsalted pasteurised butter
89. OPEN CLASS SHREDDED CHEESE, FLAVORED & UNFLAVORED
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Sartori Whey
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
United States
98.55
Best of Class
Sartori Reserve SarVecchio Parmesan
Team Sartori Whey
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
United States
98.30
Second Award
Sartori Reserve Merlot BellaVitano
Masters Gallery Team
Masters Gallery Foods
Plymouth, WI
United States
98.15
Third Award
Gourmet Cheddar Blend - Wisconsin, New York and Vermont Cheddar Cheese
90. PREPARED CHEESE FOODS
Maker/Team
Company
Location
Score
Place
Description
Team Fayette
Brunkow Cheese
Darlington, WI
United States
99.30
Best of Class
Brun-uusto Baked Cheese with Garlic
Anthony Mongiello
Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities
Hurleyville, NY
United States
99.25
Second Award
Prosciutto & Fresh Basil Roll
Anthony Mongiello
Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities
Hurleyville, NY
United States
99.15
Third Award
Chorizo & Cilantro Roll
SOURCE: MADISON, Wis.,March 19, 2014/PRNewswire/ -- World Championship Cheese Contest