Top Sites for Cheese of the Month
Cheese of the Month
There's more to cheese than individually wrapped American Singles from the corner grocery. Here are some of the top Cheese of the Month web sites to expand your cheese universe. Gourmet cheeses make a great Christmas gift.
igourmet dot com
Visit igourmet for a wide variety of international cheeses. Their cheese experts select three cheeses each month. Each month you'll receive three 1/2 pound cheese cuts from a different part of the world. Free shipping and a monthly newsletter are also included. The International Cheese Package costs $429.99 for the 12 month plan.
AmazingClubs dot com
AmazingClubs offers 3, 6, and 12 month club memberships. They provide artisanal cheeses selected specifically for club members. Each month three 1/2 pound cheese samples will arrive. The 12 month membership is $515.40. A free newsletter and free shipping are also included.
CheeseMonthClub dot com
CheeseMonthClub offers 5 other clubs along with their Cheese of the Month Club: Microbrewed Beers, International Wines, Gourmet Chocolates, Fresh Cut Flowers, and Premium Cigars. Interestingly enough, the 6 different product clubs can be combined into custom packages. Shipments can be configured to occur every month, every other month, or every third month. The 12 month Cheese of the Month plan is $515.40.
ArtisanalCheese dot com
ArtisanalCheese specializes in niche cheeses from around the world. They offer a month-to-month program with auto-renewal along with 3,6, and 12 month packages. Their selections arrive with serving suggestions and wine recommendations. Three different cheeses are selected per month for a total weight of approximately 1.5 pounds. The web site features an extensive directory of cheeses that can be searched by composition, region, texture, and several other characteristics. Individual cheese hunks can also be ordered from the site. $840.00 will get you the 12 month cheese plan.
MurraysCheese dot com
MurraysCheese offers Cheese of the Month, Meat of the Month, and a unique combination called Pair of the Month. The Pair of the Month is a cheese sampling and an specially selected "accompaniment" food. Cheese of the Month programs include 3 different cheese hunks totaling about 1.5 pounds, delivered once a month. MurraysCheese also offers cheese apparel including aprons, hats, and shirts.A 12 month club membership will set you back $775.00.
No less than 17 "Virtual Cheesemongers" publish their personal reccomendations on the site.
Club Comparisons
Club
| Plan
| 12 Month Cost
| Free Shipping
| Free Newsletter
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
igourmet dot com
| International Cheese of the Month Club
| 429.99
| Yes
| Yes
|
AmazingClubs dot com
| Cheese of the Month Club
| 515.40
| Yes
| Yes
|
CheeseMonthClub dot com
| Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club
| 515.40
| Unclear
| Yes
|
ArtisanalCheese dot com
| Cheese of the Month Club
| 840.00
| Yes
| Yes
|
MurraysCheese dot com
| Cheese of the Month Club
| 775.00
| Yes
| Tasting Notes and Beverage Pairings
|
Comparisons of "Cheese of the Month" products.
All information is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Please verify with the particular cheesemongers before making a final decision.
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