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Best American Cow's Milk Producers
Klondike Cheese, based in Monroe, Wisconsin, has been producing cheese since the late 1800s. It is operated by the Buholzer family, who are into their fourth generation of cheese makers. The company specializes in Greek-style feta cheese but also produces other varieties such as Havarti, Muenster, and brick cheese.
Klondike Cheese has won multiple awards for its products at national and international cheese competitions.
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2012, 2010
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place
2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004
BEST Klondike Cheese Cheeses
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is located in Point Reyes Station, California, where it produces a variety of cheeses. The company is particularly known for its original blue cheese, which has received multiple awards. It was founded by the Giacomini family in 2000.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company operates with a focus on sustainable farming practices.
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024, 2022
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place
2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2011
Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best
2023
BEST Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Cheeses
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024
BEST Central Valley Cheese Cheeses
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024
BEST Deerland Dairy Cheeses
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Best American Cow's Milks
Point Reyes Toma is a cheese produced by the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, a family-owned business located in Point Reyes Station, California. Toma is an all-natural, farmstead, semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk, sourced exclusively from the family's own Holstein cows.
Characterized by its creamy texture and buttery flavor, Point Reyes Toma has hints of grass and a mild tanginess reflective of the coastal terroir of the region. This cheese is versatile in its use, making it suitable for cooking, melting, or simply enjoying as part of a cheese platter.
AWARDS
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place
2017, 2011
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place
2024
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024
AWARDS
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2024
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