2022 American Cheese Society Winners!

June's Joy from Pure Luck Dairy Pasteurized Fresh Goat Cheese

June's Joy

Fresh goat cheese, produced in Dripping Springs, TX, with honey,
black pepper, and thyme.

Producer:

Pure Luck Dairy

Cheese Style:

Fresh

Milk Type:

Goat

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Texas

Country:

USA

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Plain Chevre

Coming from Dripping Springs, TX, Pure Luck Dairy's award-winning fresh goat milk cheese is richly dense, yet brightened with inflections of citrus.

Producer:

Pure Luck DairyCheese

Style:

Fresh

Milk Type:

Goat

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Texas

Country:

USA

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Feta

Pure Luck Dairy's goat milk feta, out of Dripping Springs, TX, aged in a salt brine for a perfect crumbly, sharp bite.

Producer:

Pure Luck Dairy

Cheese Style:

Fresh

Milk Type:

Goat

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Texas

Country:

USA

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Hand Dipped Ricotta

Calabro Cheese Company's Connecticut-made silky smooth whole cow's milk ricotta

Producer:

Calabro Cheese Company

Cheese Style:

Fresh

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Connecticut

Country:

USA

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Harbison

Vermont-based Jasper Hill Farm's award-winning spruce bark rimmed cheese is gooey inside with notes of raspberry and a whiff of forest.

Producer:

Jasper Hill Farm

Cheese Style:

Soft-Ripened

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Rennet Type:

Traditional

Region:

Vermont

Country:

USA

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Green Hill Double Cream

A pasteurized, soft-ripened, double-cream cow's milk cheese handcrafted in a camembert style. Of all our cheeses, this one highlights our grass-based milk the most.

Producer:

Sweet Grass Dairy

Cheese Style:

Soft-Ripened

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Georgia

Country:

USA

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St. Albans

St. Albans is an aged cows' milk cheese and takes its name from the town of St. Albans, Vermont. Hand-shaped and aged for eleven days, these delicate cheese disks are packaged in sturdy ceramic crocks that double as a baking vessel.

Producer:

Vermont Creamery

Cheese Style:

Soft-Ripened

Milk Type:

Cow

Pastuerization:

Pasteurized

Rennet Type:

Microbial

Region:

Vermont

Country:

USA

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Reading Raclette

Spring Brook Farm's washed alpine-style cheese perfect for melting gets it's name from the town it's made in, Reading, Vermont.

Producer:

Spring Brook Farm

Cheese Style:

Semi-Soft

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Raw

Rennet Type:

Traditional

Region:

Vermont

Country:

USA

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Evalon

A sweet and nutty Gouda-style from LaClare Farms in Wisconsin. This rich goat's milk cheese has a smooth, creamy flavor and a piquant finish.

Producer:

LaClare Farms

Cheese Style:

Semi-Soft

Milk Type:

Goat

Pasteurization:

Raw

Rennet Type:

Microbial

Region:

Wisconsin

Country:

USA

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Winnimere

Vermont-based Jasper Hill Farm's bark wrapped, washed rind, super gooey savory flavor-bomb

Producer:

Jasper Hill Farms

Cheese Style:

: Washed Rind

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Raw

Region:

Vermont

Country:

USA

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Pleasant Ridge Reserve

Coming out of Wisconsin is Uplands Cheese Company's most award-winning cheese modeled after Comte - savory, nutty, and brothy.

Producer:

Uplands Cheese Company

Cheese Style:

Firm

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Raw

Rennet Type:

Traditional

Region:

Wisconsin

Country:

USA

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Barely Buzzed

Utah-based Beehive Cheese Company's coffee and lavender infused cheddar.

Producer:

Beehive Cheese Company

Cheese Style:

Firm

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Rennet Type:

Vegetable

Region:

Utah

Country:

USA

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Seascape

Inspired by the sea, California's Central Coast Creamery blends goat and cow milk to capture bright, sweet & salty effervescence, all nestled in supple cheddariness.

Producer:

Central Coast Creamery

Cheese Style:

Firm

MIlk Type:

Cow-Goat

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Rennet Type:

Vegetable

Locale:

California

Country:

USA

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Dry Jack

Vella Cheese Company's hard jack cheese rubbed with olive oil and cocoa - a true American original

Producer:

Vella Cheese Company

Cheese Style:

Hard

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Rennet Type:

Vegetable

Region:

California

Country:

USA

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Prairie Tomme

Producer:

Green Dirt Farm

Cheese Style:

Hard

Milk Type:

Sheep

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Missouri

Country:

USA

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Bay Blue

Pt. Reyes Creamery's unique blue with notes of citrus and vanilla - think blue cheese ice cream.

Producer:

Pt. Reyes Creamery

Cheese Style:

Blue

Milk Type:

Cow

Rennet Type:

Traditional

Region:

California

Country:

USA

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Smokey Blue

Oregon-based Rogue Creamery's cow milk blue cheese smoked over hazelnuts to give a bacon-like flavor.

Producer:

Rogue Creamery

Cheese Style:

Blue

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Pasteurized

Region:

Oregon

Country:

USA

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Shakerag Blue

An ode to all things Southern, Shakerag is a crumbly yet dense blue-veined cheese cloaked in local fig leaves which have been soaked in Chattanooga Whiskey, the first legal whiskey being distilled in the city since Prohibition. Its salty-sweet and fruity interior is reminiscent of root beer, and lends itself to more complex notes of savory bacon, dark chocolate, and tropical flavors towards the rind.

Producer:

Sequatchie Cove

Cheese Style:

Blue

Milk Type:

Cow

Pasteurization:

Raw

Locale:

Tennessee

Country:

USA

2022 ACS Winning Cheeses!

More about American Cheese Society here

At Antonelli's Cheese, we celebrate the remarkable diversity and craftsmanship found in cheeses honored by the American Cheese Society. Each year, the American Cheese Society shines a spotlight on exceptional cheese artisans across the country, and we're proud to offer a selection that embodies the excellence they champion. From creamy, tangy blues to robust aged cheddars, these cheeses deliver the flavors and textures that earned them top recognition by the American Cheese Society.

Our collection of American Cheese Society winners represents not only outstanding taste but also a commitment to traditional cheese-making techniques and innovative artistry. We source these award-winning cheeses with great care, knowing each one holds a unique story of skill, patience, and passion. When you bring home a cheese recognized by the American Cheese Society, you’re sharing in that story, savoring every note crafted by the hands of dedicated artisans.

Whether you’re a cheese connoisseur or just beginning to explore the world of cheese, our American Cheese Society selections promise an unforgettable experience. From crowd-pleasing favorites to bold, nuanced varieties, there’s something here for every palate. At Antonelli’s, we’re here to guide you on this journey, helping you discover the standout flavors and textures that define American cheese today.

Each cheese in our collection is a testament to excellence, curated to offer a taste of the nation’s finest cheese-makers. Join us at Antonelli’s to celebrate these American Cheese Society-awarded cheeses and bring home the best of American cheese for your next gathering or quiet night in. Embrace the extraordinary with these celebrated selections!

More about our involvement with the American Cheese Society

Its also important to note that in 2018 John Antonelli became the youngest serving president of the American Cheese Society.  He was on the board for 7 years and help the Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President position.  During that same time he was Vice-Chair and then Chair of the Cheese Society Judging & Competition where these awards are recognized.

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