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The Cheese Plate
Dear fellow food-lover,

As cheese-lovers, you probably already know that Vermont produces several delicious world-class cheeses!
Come Taste the Cheeses of Vermont
From cheddars, blues, alpine-style and many more varieties made with cow, sheep, or goat's milk—In Vermont, there is a cheese for everyone. Check out 3 of our favorites below.

Plus, we're inviting you on a food-filled summer getaway with us! Are you free July 15-17th? Find out more details below.
A Spotlight on Vermont Cheese
Original Plymouth Cheddar
The Original Plymouth is a raw milk cheddar that is aged for one year, and consists of the perfect balance of cream and tang. It is made from an old-world granular curd recipe and has a sharp, rich flavor profile that lingers, like a passed down story—and said to be closest to what the settlers of the 1600s enjoyed. As the great forebearer of the whole Plymouth line, this raw heritage cheddar literally tastes like a walk back in time.

Sheepsog
Presented by Grafton Village Cheese
Shepsog is the Algonquin word for "sheep," which once covered Vermont's hillsides during the booming wool industry of the 19th century. Made from unpasteurized sheep and cow's milk and aged a minimum of 7 months, Shepsog has a firm texture with aromas of cultured butter and fresh buttermilk, alongside bright flavors that are lemony and sweet, with notes of caramel and a clean, nutty finish. 

Alpha Tolman
Presented by Jasper Hill Farm
Alpha Tolman is a raw milk Jasper Hill original, inspired by classic Alpine cheeses of Europe. Its name pays homage to Mr. Alpha Tolman, a philanthropic dairy farmer responsible for—among other notable works—building the town library in 1900. Alpha’s grandfather, Enoch Tolman, was an original settler of Greensboro. True to style, Alpha curds are cooked and pressed to achieve a tight, elastic texture and robust, complex flabors. Young wheels are washed with a cultured brine to cultivate a natural rind that lends an authentic, funky depth of character. Mature wheels are bold and meaty with amplified butter and caramelized onion flavors carried by a rich and crystalline texture.

Pairing Inspiration: Weekend Travel Plans
Try these delicious cheeses in the place they were made! Join us on a foodie's dream weekend getaway in July. You'll get to personally meet with the cheese mongers, chefs, brewers, bakers, and farmers who are fueling the amazing local food scene in Vermont.

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The Cheese Plate is made possible through the generous support of Emmi Roth, Gruyère AOP, Parmigiano Reggiano, FoodMatch, Gourmet–Food, and Whole Foods Market.