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Murray's Cave-Aged Gruyere and Harvest Song Sour Cherry Preserves

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If the idea of cheesemaking conjures up images of rolling hills, lush pastures and cows crazing on grass, then you’re probably thinking about Gruyere production. These 80-pound wheels are made each summer season when the cows migrate from the low valleys up into the Alps to munch on the indigenous herbs and grasses. The only thing better than enjoying Gruyere on its own is to pair it with something that subdues its subtle funk, such as Harvest Song’s Sour Cherry Preserves.

Here's what you get:

  • 1/2 lb of Murray’s Cave-Aged Gruyere
  • One 9 oz jar of Harvest Song Sour Cherry Preserves
Additional Information
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Murray's Cheese New York, NY

Murray's Cheese, owned by Rob Kaufelt, is not only one of the country's oldest cheese distributors, but also one of its finest affineurs, or cheese finishers. Cheesemakers from around the world entrust their wares to Murray's, which fine-tunes and finishes them in the company's Greenwich Village caves.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 22 2013 - May 29 2013

After your order is processed, your cheese will be cut to order and wrapped in cheese paper. This cheese will be shipped overnight and packaged in a box with an insulated liner designed to retain cold and prevent damage. All perishable orders are packed with non-toxic, reusable frozen gel packs. Murray's ships Tuesday through Thursday. You will receive an email notifying you of the ship date.

 

Transhumance

Cheese was originally a unique solution to a very apparent problem: milk spoils. The Alpine people developed an incredible lifestyle based around their surrounding environment. In the warm summer months they initiated a seasonal migration of the animals, taking them to higher Alpine pastures. This allowed them to use the valuable valleys for growing produce during the short warm weather season. While the animals graze on the lush mountain pastures, representative cheesemakers would craft large wheels that would last the communities through the cold, harsh winters.

You Need to Know

What's Included

  • 1/2 lb of Murray’s Cave-Aged Gruyere
  • One 9 oz jar of Harvest Song Sour Cherry Preserves

Use and Care

  • Refrigerate upon arrival (we recommend the vegetable crisper, which is slightly warmer and moister than the rest of the fridge)
  • To serve, remove your cheese from the refrigerator an hour before eating to bring to room temperature
  • Cheese needs to breathe, so do not wrap it in plastic wrap
  • Wrap any unfinished cheese in cheese paper or wax paper and store in the refrigerator
  • Aged cheese such as Gruyere will remain fresh for 2 to 3 weeks if properly stored

Freshness and Quality Commitment

This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.