Why We Carry So Many Award-Winning Cheeses
When you focus on selection the way we do, awards follow naturally. iGourmet has always centered its cheese case around
producers who take aging seriously, who respect milk quality, and who treat consistency as a craft rather than a goal.
It is not unusual for cheeses from those producers to earn medals, because the standards that win competitions are the
same standards that make a cheese worth serving.
Cheese competitions are judged blind, often by experienced cheesemakers, affineurs, retailers, and industry professionals
who evaluate structure, aroma, balance, and finish within the context of a specific style. A medal rewards execution,
which means the rind is sound, the paste is properly developed, and the flavor carries through cleanly from first taste to finish.
That discipline is what we look for when sourcing. We choose cheeses that show control in the make, patience in the aging
room, and clarity in the final flavor. When a cheese from our selection earns recognition, it confirms what we value in
the first place.
What an Award Means for You at the Table
An award gives you a reliable starting point. Judges who taste hundreds of cheeses have already evaluated the texture,
balance, and expression of style, which means the cheese has held up under scrutiny before it ever reaches your board.
For hosting, that reliability matters. You can build around an award-winning cheese knowing it will slice cleanly, warm
properly at room temperature, and hold interest through the evening. A softer cheese can anchor the creamy side of the board,
while a firmer aged winner provides structure and depth, and together they create contrast without excess. Starting with a few
selections from this category and pairing them with cheese board kits
can simplify the process without taking control away from you.
Building Around Award-Winning Cheese
Award-winning cheeses do not require elaborate additions. Crisp structure from
chips, crisps, and crackers gives each slice a base,
while a spoonful from jams and spreads to pair with cheese
can highlight sweetness or temper salt.
A few pieces from the charcuterie collection introduce savory contrast,
and when drinks enter the picture, wine pairing kits
provide a steady companion without overcomplicating the pairing.
Entertaining and Gifting with Confidence
When you set out award-winning cheeses, the board finds its footing quickly. Guests move from one style to another without
hesitation, comparing texture and finish rather than questioning quality.
For gifting, recognition removes doubt. Pairing your selection with
cheese gift baskets and boxes
can add presentation without distracting from the cheese itself.
Why Buy Award-Winning Cheeses from iGourmet
Recognition only matters if the cheese arrives in proper condition, which depends as much on handling as it does on judging.
We focus on cheeses that continue to taste right beyond the competition table.
To preserve flavor between servings, storing firmer styles in
cheese storage bags
helps maintain texture and integrity over several days.