{"title":"Alpine-Style Cheeses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlpine-style cheeses are any cheeses that resemble the classic mountain cheeses made in the Swiss, Austrian, French, or Italian Alps such as gruyere or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsincheesemart.com\/products\/mount-raclette-wisconsin-cheese\"\u003eraclette\u003c\/a\u003e.  Typically Alpine-style cheeses are semi-firm to hard made from cow's milk with a little salt, and produced into wheels.  Alpine-Style cheeses are nutty, rich, full-bodied cheeses often with a light brown washed rind.  They are wonderful melting cheeses for gratins, quiches, and fondue, and with their robust flavor make a wonderful addition to any cheese board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pleasant-ridge-reserve-cheese","title":"Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese","description":"\u003cp\u003eWisconsin Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese is an artisanal cheese made from the non-pasteurized milk of a single herd of Wisconsin cows fed and managed using natural, 'old world' practices. The cows graze lush pastures from early spring through fall, just as all cows did before the industrialization of our food system. The resulting milk has better nutritional value and more varied and subtle flavors that are expressed in the delicate flavor profile of this cheese. The flavors are rich and hearty with complex layers of caramel and nuts and an intriguing tart fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese is produced by Uplands Cheese in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.  Get a behind-the-scenes tour of this farmstead creamery, where Andy Hatch produces this award-winning cheese:\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xnFEYDy_A_E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uplands Cheese","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":43495410401511,"sku":"1710","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2377\/3499\/products\/1710PleasantRidgeReshoot.jpg?v=1762439933"},{"product_id":"mount-raclette-wisconsin-cheese","title":"Mount Raclette Cheese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRaclette cheese is a mountain cheese made from raw cow's milk.  Alpinage produces Raclette cheese, a favorite French and Swiss mountain cheese, right here in Wisconsin.  Mount Raclette is produced using farm fresh milk, then aged in a cave-like cellar where the wheels are aged for a minimum of 60 days on natural wood boards.  The washed rind is rough, hard, and dark beige in color. The paste is pale yellow with a flavor that is fruity, creamy and melt-in-your mouth good! When heated, this washed-rind cheese has a pungent aroma and strong flavor.  Traditionally, Raclette cheese is melted and served over foods such as fingerling potatoes, cornichons, and cured meat.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpinage","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":50948665180391,"sku":"1849","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/2377\/3499\/files\/WEB-RACLETTE-ALPINAGE-WBG.png?v=1762440416"},{"product_id":"luna","title":"Luna","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Ron and Josie Henningfeld at Hill Valley Dairy, Luna is an artisanal \"Wisconsin Original\" that sits perfectly at the intersection of two classic styles. 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