Madison-area cheeses are making the cut

Wisconsin cheese is

whey

better than most. In fact, Culture Magazine, a publication dedicated to all things cheese, recently named the

world’s best cheeses of 2023

. Unsuprisingly, several Wisconsin-based cheeses made the cut.

By the numbers:

  • Wisconsin has over 1 million cows
  • 90% of the state’s milk is made into cheese
  • Wisconsin produces 600 varieties of cheese — 2.8 billion pounds worth
  • 26% of all the nation’s cheese comes from the dairy state

Some

grate

local cheeses Culture acknowledged:

Hidden Springs Creamery

, S1597 Hanson Rd., Westby

The creamery’s wischago, modeled after manchego, is aged six to seven months which gives it a dense texture and bold character.

Landmark Creamery

, 6895 Paoli Rd., Belleville

Inspired by Basque-style sheep’s milk cheeses of Spain, its anabasque cheese is washed with brine throughout its maturation to coax out savory flavors.

Uplands Cheese Company

, 5023 WI-23, Dodgeville

The company’s Alpine-style, washed-rind Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made only during summer months and is aged between nine and 14 months.

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