Shelburne Cheddar

Shelburne Cheddar is an American cheese hailing from Vermont, where it's produced by Shelburne Farms. This waxed-rind cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it's typically aged for 6 to 9 months, a year, or two full years. Apart from these versions with different maturation periods, there's also a smoked version of the cheese.

The texture is firm and creamy, the aromas rich, and the flavors strong, rich, and milky. When young, the cheese has a subtle fruity note. It's recommended to pair Shelburne Cheddar with a bottle of Grenache, while the aged versions of the cheese go best with strong mustard, sourdough bread, and a bottle of IPA.