Vintage Cheddar Cheese

English Vintage Cheddar originates from Somerset, United Kingdom, where the village of Cheddar gave the cheese its name.

Vintage cheddar is a long-aged, robust and aromatic type of cheddar with a rich and creamy flavor. It's aged 12 to 24 months for bold character.

Made from cow’s milk, salt, rennet, and cultures, it develops firm and crumbly texture, intense taste, sharp flavor, and signature salt crystal formation, which add a subtle crunch.

Globally, vintage cheddar is highly popular—especially in the UK, US, and Australia—thanks to its iconic status among aged cheeses.

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Wine pairings

Cheddar’s strong flavor and crumbly texture need wines with structure, acidity, or sweetness to create balance and contrast.

Full-bodied red wines like Bordeaux-style red blends, Madiran's Tannat and Malbec from Cahors or Argentina are best wine pairings.

Off-dry Mosel Riesling pairs well with vintage cheddar, as it softens the saltiness and enhances the cheese’s aroma and umami. Aged tawny port works in the same way.

Among white wines, try also a dry Chenin Blanc with high acidity, as it balances the richness of the cheese and refreshes the palate.