I've got a virtual wine and cheese party I'm hosting for about 20 people. I've got the wine covered, but wondering if anyone has a good option on cheeses. My preference would be 3-4 cheeses about 4 oz each, crackers and maybe 1-2 other options w/o $50/person shipping. I've got some emails into a few places, but just checking if anyone has a rec.

If you're in the Houston area, Dairy Maids is awesome.

They will deliver with Postmates or Door Dash, if you're close enough.

People are located all over the US that will be participating.

Antonelli's in Austin may be able to do this. It won't be cheap.
https://www.antonellischeese.com/Default.asp
ETA: if you let them know what wines you will be serving, they can pair them with cheeses.

Check out PennMac in Pittsburgh. They ship globally and have a wonderful selection. Www.pennmac.com

I'd go with the following meats and cheeses:

- Humboldt Fog: a great starter blue that isn't very powerful. Creamy and earthy flavor. I love it and I hate blue cheese.

- D'affinois: this is a uber creamy cheese that's great with meats. Very buttery and rich tasting.

- Goat Beemster: smooth and has little sea salt bits that give it a little extra. A harder cheese but not rock hard. Will hold up well on a board.

- cacio di boscotartufo: can't go wrong with a white and black truffle cheese

- Monte Enebro: this one will set you apart from any other dinner party your guests have ever been to. It's a wonderful Spanish cheese and very memorable.

For the meats:

Spanish Iberico ham
Braseola
Rosemarie
Pancetta
Speck
Sopressata

Also consider:

Gerkin pickles
Fig jam
Green olives with the pit
Red sweet peppers like peppadoo
Octopus salad

Thanks. I shot them an email.

You won't be disappointed. I live about 1 mile from them so I'm happy help. They're a great little shop

Montrose Cheese and Wine

Humboldt Fog is magic

If you have any craft beer fans, look at this place.

vermontfarmstead.com

They have a Heady Topper based cheddar and a Lawson's version. Both are solid.

My absolute favorite cheese is called Red Witch. Sadly, I can't find anyone in Texas that carries it.

My go to is manchego on a flatbread cracker with a serrano slice. Used to add some prosciutto.

Is just sending out a list of what cheeses to get not an option? Even if just a back up option. I've done virtual wine and cheese pairings and it's always just listed them out: aged Gouda, manchego, Brie, blue cheese, etc.

These guys came through for me. Thanks for the recommendation!

ORAggieFan said:

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These guys came through for me. Thanks for the recommendation!

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It's hands down my favorite cheese spot in the country

ORAggieFan said:

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These guys came through for me. Thanks for the recommendation!

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What did you end up getting? I'd love to know!

Went with these. I let them choose.

http://www.pennmac.com/items/3579//danish-catello-blue-cheese-cow-s-milk-spreadable-veined
http://www.pennmac.com/items/287//Aged-Le-Gruyere-Cheese-Swiss-Cows-Milk
http://www.pennmac.com/items/9512//Vegetarian-Cheese-Pasteurized-Cow-s-Milk-Vintage-Reserve-Cheddar
http://www.pennmac.com/items/5492//Alp-s-Brand-Sweet-Sopressata-Dry-Cured-Sliced

ORAggieFan said:

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Went with these. I let them choose.

http://www.pennmac.com/items/3579//danish-catello-blue-cheese-cow-s-milk-spreadable-veined
http://www.pennmac.com/items/287//Aged-Le-Gruyere-Cheese-Swiss-Cows-Milk
http://www.pennmac.com/items/9512//Vegetarian-Cheese-Pasteurized-Cow-s-Milk-Vintage-Reserve-Cheddar
http://www.pennmac.com/items/5492//Alp-s-Brand-Sweet-Sopressata-Dry-Cured-Sliced

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They're great about choosing for you. I often go in and tell them what I'm hosting and have them pick the cheese and meat for me. Pre-covid, you could sample as much as you needed to. Learned a ton about cheese that way