Cheese

My, what big eyes you have. That's what the holes in real Swiss mountain cheese are called. And this is as real as it comes. Get melting. Read More

Said to be one of the first cheeses ever produced, this gem from Aquitaine, France has only gotten better with age. The wheels here at Murray’s are rumored to descend from those produced by Aristee, Apollo’s sheepherding son. Read More

This Saint is sent from on high. Murray's selects the fruitiere and age profile for a reliable flavor balance between mellow fruity notes and lightly scalded cream. Read More

It’s been around since the 13th century—one taste and you’ll join its ranks of admirers. While traditional Gruyere may age anywhere from six months to three years, Murray’s carefully selects special wheels with incredible aging potential that we finish in our own caves for a full twelve-month maturation. Read More

This cratered, dusty cannonball is like Edam, but much more French; the look and aroma of the rind comes from tiny cheese mites, munching away at the deeply caramel, electric-orange paste during at least 22 months of aging. Neat! Read More

Fourth generation cheesemaker Chris Roelli committed the equivalent of blue cheese heresy by piercing his cheese and then pressing it to inhibit the mold growth. The result is Dunbarton Blue, a sort of blue-veined cheddar that's potent yet approachable. In a typical blue, the pierce holes introduce air that allows the desirable mold to proliferate within the cheese. By pressing it, Chris halts the process, developing a distinct but subtle bluing that hints at piquancy without punching you in the face. A unique and fantastic cheese from a true American cheesemaking family. Read More