Fortune Wisconsin Select Cheeseboard Bundle, Wisconsin Cheesemaker Gift Crate

Description

Celebrate the rich tradition of Wisconsin cheesemaking with an extraordinary collection of artisan favorites, from award-winning aged cheddar and creamy farmstead gouda to fresh squeaky curds, handcrafted crackers, sweet preserves, and candied pecans, all sourced from some of the state’s most renowned producers.

• Hook’s Cheese Company 7 Year Cheddar

  • This aged cheddar features a sharp profile with a smooth texture, mellowing acidity, and crunchy calcium/tyrosine crystals.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow

  • Region: Mineral Point, WI

• Marieke Truffle Gouda

  • A decadent, semi-firm farmstead cheese by Master Cheesemaker Marieke Penterman. Made from fresh raw cow’s milk and infused with earthy black truffles and aromatic white and black truffle oil, it pairs a creamy, gentle sweetness with rich, woodsy flavor notes.

  • Milk Type: Raw Cow

  • Region: Thorp, WI

• Carr Valley Creama Kasa 

  • A rich, award-winning triple-cream artisan cheese with a buttery, mildly sweet, and piquant flavor with a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture that becomes nearly spreadable at room temperature.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow

  • Region: La Valle, WI

• The Fawn by Deer Creek Cheese 

  • This handcrafted, bandage-wrapped cheddar is aged for a minimum of 90 days. It features a unique culture set that creates a delicate, sweet, and nutty flavor with rich buttery and caramel notes, finishing with a lingering sweetness.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow

  • Region: Sheboygan, WI

• Wood River Smoked Cracked Peppercorn Cheddar Gruyere 

  • This hand-crafted semi-hard cheese has the sharp tang of cheddar with the nutty, creamy depth of Gruyere. It features a savory profile infused with natural smoke and a bold kick of cracked black peppercorns.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow

  • Region: Grantsburg, WI

• Brunlow Garlic Brun-uusto

  • This Wisconsin-made “bread cheese” (juustoleipä) is baked to feature a toasted crust and a buttery core, elevated with a pungent garlic zip. It squeaks when bitten, keeps its shape when heated, and is best enjoyed warm from a skillet, grill, or microwave.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow

  • Region: Darling, WI

• LaClare Maple Bourbon Chèvre 

  • This soft, creamy artisan goat cheese log blends fresh, mildly tangy goat milk chèvre with sweet maple powder and aromatic natural bourbon flavoring.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Goat

  • Region: Malone, WI

• Nordic Creamery Grumpy Goat 

  • This award-winning, semi-hard yet creamy goat’s milk cheese is cellar-aged for over a year developing a bold, robust, and slightly sharp flavor profile with nutty undertones, offering a smooth alternative to traditional cow’s milk cheddars.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Goat

  • Region: Westby, WI

• Ellsworth Garlic Cheese Curds

  • These 100% natural white cheddar curds feature a savory, mild roasted garlic seasoning while retaining their famous farm-fresh squeak and chewy texture.

  • Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow

  • Region: Ellsworth, WI

• Potter’s Wisconsin Rye Crackers

  • Organic, small-batch artisan crackers made in Madison, Wisconsin. Inspired by traditional Wisconsin caraway rye bread, they feature a crisp, clean flavor profile crafted with local rye flour, organic whole-wheat flour, local milk, butter, and caraway seeds.

• Pear with Honey and Ginger Preserves by Quince & Apple

  • A small-batch artisan conserve. It blends sweet, ripe orchard pears and crisp apples with lush golden honey and warm grated fresh ginger, creating a soft, buttery, and floral spread.

• Fortune Favors The Classic

  • Small-batch, sweet and salty candied pecan snack made with 50% less sugar (about 6% to 7% sugar by weight) than traditional candied nuts. Handcrafted using high-quality whole pecan halves, it features a light, crunchy, and delicate glaze rather than a heavy, sticky candy coating.