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(based on 10 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

First made by the Cistercian Monks at Jervaulx Abbey in Wensleydale, using milk from their herds, this cheese is now produced according to a time honored traditional recipe by the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Yorkshire. It's full creamy flavor offers a clean, lemony tang which tends to sharpen with age. Firm and flaky, but not by any means dry, this pasteurized cow's milk Wensleydale is fragrantly sweet and perfectly paired with fresh fruits such as pears, grapes, and apples.

This cheese has gained international attention through the popular English animation feature of Wallace & Gromit and their long lasting devotion to their favorite snack of Wensleydale with cream crackers. They went through exceptional means to get hold of Wensleydale. As fortune would have it, there is no need to go to the moon because you can order Wensleydale from igourmet.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Photo depicts whole 9 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Wensleydale

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Crumbly(3), Firm(3), Flavorful(5), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(3), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Frequent diner(3), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(4)

SOOOOOOO GOOD !!!!!!!!!!

By SNIBIB

from MEMPHIS, TN on 3/16/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

Wonderfully crumbly....a lot like Cheshire. Great with Greek Olives....

This is one of my favorites.

By Suzie Creamcheese

from Houston on 1/6/2009

Gift:

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

I remembered this cheese from 1971, and it is just as good as I remembered. I love British cheeses above all others.

My All-Time Favorite English Cheese

By Tony from Conklin, NY on 5/4/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, As a snack, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

Wensleydale has just the right combination of crumbly, but not too much, flavorful, but not overbearing. Best with a pretzel or whole wheat cracker.

Very Enjoyable, typical Wensleydale

By Jim from Upstate NY on 4/23/2008

Pros:

crumbly, Dry, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

on toast or crackers, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

Comes in 1lb wedges. Don't keep it too long after opening

I love this Wensleydale

By J. from the Ozarks

from MIssouri on 1/20/2008

Pros:

Creamy, crumbly, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

I find myself snacking on this cheese several times a day.

Just like I remember

By Rapid Robert from Little Rock, Arkansas on 10/31/2007

Pros:

crumbly, Firm

Best Uses:

Sandwiches, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

We lived in England for 8 years about 20 miles from Wensleydale and had our first taste of it there. That was almost 30 years ago. We were very excited about being able to purchase it here in the U.S. Goes great with Jacobs Creme Crackers.

A Great Cheese

By Foodie from Cary, NC on 10/25/2007

Pros:

Delicious melted, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

A versatile and flavorful cheese that can be used in many ways.

Tasty, versatile, economical - perfect!

By Dr Writer Mom from Rutherford, NJ on 4/26/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Slightly crumbly

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Cheese sauces, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Adventurous, Cheddar aficionado, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

I ordered this cheese because of the exposure this cheese got in the Wallace and Grommit shorts (my children found the word "Wensleydale" amusing). It is a very tasty, non-oily cheese that melts easily and tastes delicious straight out of hand, as well as melted, or as part of a multi-cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese.

I would definitely buy this product.

By HollyBlue from Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 3/14/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Tang

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Salads, Snacking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

We tried this cheese when we visited England and my son and I enjoyed it VERY much. We are fans of Wallace & Gromit and that is why we had to try it. We have checked specialty markets here in the U.S. and only found the with fruit variety (cranberries) and we didn't care for that at all.

Good, but not great

By John R

from La Plata, MD on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wensleydale:

Ordinary. A safe cheese for those who want something different, but not that different. Mild flavor. Try it if you're a Wallace and Gromit fan.

Customer Reviews about the Wensleydale at igourmet