Cheese Review: Fiscalini Bandaged Cheddar, cow’s milk, California

From www.artisanalcheese.com:

Fiscalini Bandaged Cheddar is the product of master craftsman Mariano Gonzalez, who perfected his art at Vermon’ts Shelburne Farms developing one of the first domestic bandaged-wrapped cow’s milk Cheddars. Fiscalini Bandaged Cheddar is a true American farmstead cheddar and sings with a luxurious balance of buttery, grassy and savory flavors. This cheese is one of the few American cheddars that can compete with the famed cheddars of Neal’s Yard Dairy in England. Try this cheese with crisp apples, or toss a handful into pie crust for a truly sensational apple pie. Pair with an American Craft Ale or wines such as Pinot Noir, Gamay, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Grenache.

The cheese snob says: Whenever I fly through heathrow I buy  a ridiculous amount of Cheddar that I must eat in the airport and in the flight home to avoid confiscation. There is something about English cheddar that simply makes it taste better. When I tried this cheese, something of that English cheddar was brought to mind. Now that I re-read the review, I am convinced that that memory was authentic. This is what cheddar is supposed to taste like. A

The casual cheese eater says: More please. A+

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