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Somerdale Champagne Cheddar

English cheddar flavored with Champagne. Creamy and tangy with fruity, slightly wine-like notes.

Milk & style
Cow; verify package label • England Tang: 4/10 | Funkiness: 2/10

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Food, wine & beer pairings

Food
Apples, chutney, crackers, pickles or charcuterie

Wine
Cider, Chardonnay or a fruit-forward red

Beer
English ale, lager or stout

More about this cheese

History & producer
Somerdale International Somerdale Champagne Cheddar is made or selected by Somerdale International, drawing on the cheesemaking traditions associated with England. The producer’s methods, milk, cultures, rind care and aging give this cheese its distinctive character.

At the cheese counter
A customer-friendly choice for snacking, boards, sandwiches or cooking; match the flavor intensity to their preference.

In the kitchen
MELTING: Very good – use gentle heat for a smooth result. GRATING: Good when well chilled. SHAVING: Good when cold – make short curls with a cheese plane.

Enjoy within
3-5 days after opening

Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.