The 2007 U.S. Cheese Championships, held in Wisconsin this month, has posted this year’s winning cheesemakers. Winners will be honored April 19, 2007, at a gala Awards Banquet during the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
United States Champion
New York cheddar, extra sharp
Made by Ken Root
McCadam Cheese
Chateaugay, NY
Champion Round Score: 99.1
First Runner-Up
Roth’s Private Reserve
Made by Team Grand Cru
Roth Kase USA Ltd.
Monroe, WI
Champion Round Score: 98.82
Second Runner-Up
Mascarpone
Made by Luis Miramontes
Sorrento Lactalis
Nampa, ID
Champion Round Score: 98.811