Product Reviews and Ratings - Wales - Tintern from igourmet

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(based on 10 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Wales

The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. Erected in 1131, it was the second Cistercian abbey in all of Great Britain, and the first in Wales. This blended Welsh cheese is named after the Tintern Abbey. With loads of chives and shallots mixed throughout its cheddary body, it makes a great pub cheese, especially appreciated when served with your favorite beer or ale. Its exterior is protected by a generous coating of bright green wax, which serves to highlight the green flecks of chive inside the cheese and completes an outstanding presentation.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 3.3 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.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

90% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Creamy(5), Flavorful(8), Rich(5), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5)

you have tried the rest try the best.

By twothirdsweet from dallas, tx on 11/10/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Gone to fast

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Cheese addict, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

I have tasted many kinds of cheeses. But this one is a must on everones list.
I have been doing my family tree and wanted to try some cheese from my ancestrals home land. Man I'm I like I did. it has such an astounding favorite. When I was finish I was ready to order some more the same day.

Try the Cotswold instead...

By bennette4796

from NJ on 9/25/2009

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Cons:

Bitter, Crumbles

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

Do yourself a favor and buy the Cotswold instead, which is a similiar cheddar type with chives. The Tintern is very strong flavored and rather bitter, and crumbles instead of slicing. Won't buy again.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My new favorite cheese

By saltydog from Texas on 9/6/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

Quite simply one of the finest cheddar's in the world. A flavor explosion in your mouth. If you don't buy this cheese you will never know heaven. Very crumbly but so what, it goes with everything or just cut off a hunk and and be prepared to be amazed.

Exquisite flavor

By Cat

from Port Angeles, WA on 5/10/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Great on cheese board, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

This marvelous cheese works well after dinner or as part of a cheese board. Creamy cheddar well flavored with chives and shallots.

Starts with a bite

By Midwest Traveler

from Ohio on 2/7/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

This cheese starts with a distint bite, but mellows out very smoothly before you finish. Would highly recommend. A bit crumbly for a cheese plate, but worth it.

Nice and flavorful

By M.G.

from Michigan on 1/7/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

I ate this cheese with some bread and roasted vegetables. Very good cheese with a nice bite to it. If you are looking to awaken your taste buds this cheese will do it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Super Cheese!

By Cheese Lover

from Milburn, UT on 7/31/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Great with wine, Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

We like a cheese, bread and wine supper and Tintern is a flavorful addition. We recommend water crackers or French bread to allow the flavor of the cheese to come through.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

EXCELLENT

By CHEESE LOVER from RALEIGH, NC on 2/3/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

FOUND THIS CHEESE WHEN I WAS OVER IN SCOTLAND AND FELL IN LOVE WITH IT!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Just the right amount of flavors

By la italiana

from Cortland, NY on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

I actually did end up buying this for a friend after I tasted it. It's really good. If you like the flavor of chives, you will love this cheese. It's not an overpowering flavor, but just the right mix and it's great to serve to guests coming to dinner with some warm bread and a glass of wine. Perhaps a little pricey, but I found it unique.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Fantastic! Try this cheese!

By JB

from Connecticut on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Tintern:

This is a fantastic creamy cheddar cheese.
The wife and I love to slice it thin and make buffalo cheese burgers with it.
The scallions and chives to are not overpowering.

Customer Reviews about the Tintern at igourmet