Christmas Rolf Beeler Cheese Bundle

Description

Orders for this box have now closed. You can still order other, individual cheese for dispatch as per our Christmas dispatch guidelines.

Indulge in the exquisite world of properly matured raw milk cheese with our specially curated Rolf Beeler cheese box. Whether it’s for your festive cheese platter or a thoughtful gift, this unique collection is as delightful as it is distinguished. Rolf Beeler, revered as the ‘Pope of Cheese’ in Switzerland, collaborates with select producers to craft and age cheese, ensuring an unparalleled taste experience. Elevate your culinary moments with the renowned artistry of Maître Fromager Rolf Beeler, who played a pivotal role in making Swiss artisan raw milk cheese a global sensation.

 

The Rolf Beeler Cheese Box contains the following three cheeeses:

Rolf Beeler Gruyère, 18 months, Switzerland, ca. 200g

Rolf’s best-seller—and for very good reason—this Gruyère AOP is a single-origin delight crafted from high-altitude raw milk, sourced from a dedicated producer committed to quality. The elevated grazing pastures are essential, as the diverse grasses, rich in a variety of flowers and herbs, yield a remarkably floral milk that shines through in this 18-month matured masterpiece. The cheese showcases delicate calcium crystals that lend an appealing crunch, providing a satisfying bite that many aficionados adore. The complex flavours and robust character of this Gruyère make it an exceptional choice for cheese lovers, elevating any cheese board or culinary creation with its rich, savoury depth.
Match it with a local Pinot Noir.

Rolf Beeler Toggenburger, 8 months, Switzerland, ca. 200g

This 8-month matured raw milk cheese, hailing from the picturesque Toggenburg region, resembles the more widely known Appenzeller yet possesses a distinct floral aroma all its own. Known for its rolling hills adorned with apple and pear trees and top-notch alpine pastures, Toggenburg offers an exceptional grazing ground for cows, which contributes to the cheese’s exquisite floral notes and subtle undertones of fennel and star anise. The creamy palate features a delicate line of saltiness that enhances its flavour, making it a perfect addition to a refined cheese board or as a standout ingredient in culinary creations. Each bite showcases the cheese’s rich alpine heritage, delivering a unique taste experience. It’s another example of Rolf Beeler’s talent − finding the best cheese and maturing it to perfection.
Match it with a Hazy Pale Ale.

Rolf Beeler Sbrinz Alpage, 4 years, ca. 200g

Alpage denotes a summer-only production, as the cows that produce this exceptional cheese ascend to high alpine pastures during the warmer months, where they graze on an abundance of nutrient-rich grasses. The golden yellow hue of Rolf’s Sbrinz is a testament to the quality of the alpine flora, directly influencing its superior taste. This cheese is painstakingly matured for a remarkable four years, allowing it to undergo a slow fermentation process that develops its complexity. Throughout this maturation, Sbrinz develops a rich aroma profile characterised by a savoury salty base and a delightful caramel-like sweetness. Perfectly suited to be broken into cubes, this cheese makes an irresistible companion for an Apéro, especially when paired with your favourite bubbly, offering a delightful and indulgent tasting experience. And of course, it’s the best accompaniment to any high-quality pasta dish.
Match it with a local sparkling wine.

 

Please note that any additional cheese ordered in the same shopping basket will be combined with the Xmas cheese box and sent out all together as per our dispatch guidelines to arrive before Christmas. Further details can be found here.

 

How we wrap your cheese

Freshness of your cheese is important to us. That's why - unless noted differently in the description - we package all of our cheese in vacuum bags to help minimize travel impacts. However, we understand that some of you prefer cheese being wrapped in cheese wrap. This option is available to you for a small fee (it takes more time to package the cheese this way, that's why we charge you a little bit more). Unless specifically noted in the description, all cheese will generally have a best before date of at least 14 days, vacuum packed cheese generally about 2 months. Please note that with cheese this is often only a guidance date and does not necessarily mean the cheese will be of lesser quality beyond that date. In fact many soft(er) cheeses are best kept close to or until after that date for maximum ripeness.

How the cheese gets to you

All Alpine Express cheese are shipped in environmentally friendlier, insulated cardboard boxes. The cheese is bolstered with recycled packing paper & kept cold with food grade ice gel pack(s). It is shipped the fastest possible service, usually Australia Post Express. See Australia Post's Express Delivery Estimator (origin is 'Brisbane Metro'). From time to time we may choose a different shipping provider depending on speed of service, costs and other factors.

Unless noted otherwise, all cheese boxes are sent on Mondays with an order cut-off time at 8pm (Sydney time) that day before. You will receive a tracking number to follow your parcel's progress.

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