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Located in: 50 States of Cheese, Vermont

Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. It is a grass-based dairy, relying heavily on pastures to support their herd of Brown Swiss Cows. Their cows graze small sections of pasture for 12 to 24 hours and then are rotated to a new section the following day. The grazed area is given time to regrow before it is used again, keeping the pastures healthy. This grass-based method of dairying is friendlier to the environment because it eliminates the use of crop-based herbicides and pesticides, uses less machinery and fuel, uses manure as a natural fertilizer, and controls water pollution by maintaining thick pasture growth.

Shelburne Farms has 197 registered Brown Swiss cows. This type of cow was selected for its hardiness, foraging ability, quality of milk, longevity and gentle temperament. A Brown Swiss cow on pasture at Shelburne Farms will produce an average of 50 pounds of milk per day. The level of milk production is highest for the 60 to 90 days after the cow gives birth, and then slowly decreases over the next ten months. At ten months, the cow is dried off and milking stops for two months. She then gives birth to a new calf (about 12 months from the birth of the last one). Most of their milk is used right there on the farm to produce Shelburne Farm's Farmhouse Cheddar cheese.

Shelburne's cheese is only made from the fresh, raw milk of purebred Brown Swiss cows raised on the farm. This spectacular cheese, aged for approximately two full years, is noted for its sophisticated, rich flavor that leaves hints of maple and apple. It has consistently won awards from the American Cheese Society, including "Best Farmhouse Cheese" and "Best Cheddar Cheese".

Suitable for Vegetarians.
Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole 40 pound form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3)

now this is good!!!

By Gourmet wannabe

from Stanton Calif on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shelburne Farms Aged Vermont Cheddar:

Great eating cheese, will re-order

Nice sharp cheddar

By Chuck from Daytona Beach, fl on 11/13/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shelburne Farms Aged Vermont Cheddar:

Very good. I've been looking for a good sharp cheddar quite some time.

Very nice!

By Kasi

from CT on 7/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shelburne Farms Aged Vermont Cheddar:

This was a very pleasant cheese. For me, usually the sharper the cheddar, the better. This one was milder but had a really great taste to it. Creamy, not dry, and an almost sweet flavor, this is a thoroughly enjoyable cheese. Slightly milder than a sharp or extra sharp, this cheese will not disappoint.

I could eat it everyday

By nikola

from Detroit, MI on 4/13/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Perfect texture, Sharp

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

With beer esp stouts

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shelburne Farms Aged Vermont Cheddar:

I purchased this cheddar at a gourmet market in Vermont expecting an amazing cheese--it delivered all the way.

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