Product Reviews and Ratings - Switzerland - Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi from igourmet

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Switzerland

This exclusive specialty cheese comes from the canton of Appenzell, near the Austrian border. Appenzeller Reserve ages for six months and is treated with a spicy herbal brine. The brine recipe's secret is well-kept and known only by a few skilled initiates. Appreciated by cheese connoisseurs around the world, Appenzeller Reserve is a delicacy on any cheese platter- delicious with dessert, and extraordinary in fondue. Its noble black label and silvery-golden trademark guarantee quality.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 15 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 Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(3), Flavorful(7), Pungent(3), Rich(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Melted(3), Salads(3), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4)

Fondue Finesse

By Topcat

from Glendale, NY on 2/7/2010

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

It enhanced a fondue I made for friends. It also added to my preprandial pleasures.

I should have bought more.

By Linda

from Millbrae, CA on 1/2/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Cons:

Needs to come larger

Best Uses:

With fruit

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

My husband, who doesn't love cheese quite the way I do, found this to be the best tasting cheese he has ever had.

You can't beat this cheese

By Uncle Chiefy

from Gig Harbor, WA on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

My wife and I visited the Appenzeller cheese farm in Switzerland a couple of years ago, and witnessed how this stuff was made - in our opinion, Appenzeller cheese is the best we've ever tasted - good with a glass of wine!

excellent choice

By Robli from Boston , MA on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

Coming from Switzerland, the Appenzeller is considered one of the king of cheeses and this product has quality taste. recommended.

wonderful swiss cheese

By Sandra

from Billings, MT on 12/11/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

This is one of the best swiss cheeses for everyone. It is pleasing and flavorful, comes from a traditional background and is very distinctive.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My favorite cheese

By Ritch

from Ft. Wayne, IN on 6/24/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Has a bite to it, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, With Wine

Describe Yourself:

Wine with cheeze lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

This is my all time favorite cheese. Goes very well with a robust full bodied wine. The Reserve is worth the higher price, but if you don't like your cheese too strong, regular Appenzeller might be for you. Tastes best at room temp.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

WONDERFL

By BIG JOHN from CARSON CALIF. on 3/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

GRILL CHESE SAND, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, LIKE GOOD FOOD

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

GOT IT FOR MAC N CHEESE, GOOD IN AU GRATIN SPUDS AND SALADS

Excellent Cheese, strong flavor

By Tom T from Long Island NY on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi:

One of my top ten

Customer Reviews about the Appenzeller Reserve by Emmi at igourmet