{"id":4112,"date":"2013-02-26T22:44:26","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T03:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cheeseloverca.wordpress.com\/?p=4112"},"modified":"2013-02-26T22:44:26","modified_gmt":"2013-02-27T03:44:26","slug":"how-many-canadian-cheese-grand-prix-finalists-have-you-tasted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/2013\/02\/26\/how-many-canadian-cheese-grand-prix-finalists-have-you-tasted\/","title":{"rendered":"How many Canadian Grand Prix finalists have you tasted?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cheesemakers from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island submitted a record 225 cheeses in 19 different categories in the 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, this country&#8217;s most prestigious cheese competition sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Tasting 223 cheeses over two days for a noble\u00a0cause\" href=\"http:\/\/cheeseloverca.wordpress.com\/2013\/02\/18\/tasting-223-cheeses-over-two-days-for-a-noble-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A jury of eight cheese experts<\/a> gathered in Montreal for a closed-door session a week ago to select 58 finalists that exemplify the world-class cheese being produced in Canada. Two cheesemakers\u2014Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re of Qu\u00e9bec and Sylvan Star Cheese of Alberta\u2014dominated the finalists with six selections each.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:30px;\">The 2013 Grand Champion and category champions will be unveiled at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Gala of Champions in Montreal on April 18. The competition is restricted to cheese made with cow&#8217;s milk.<\/p>\n<p>The first time many of the winners will be available for tasting and purchase by the public in one place will be at the third annual <a href=\"http:\/\/cheesefestival.ca\/\">Great Canadian Cheese Festival<\/a> on June 1-2 in Picton in Ontario\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/cheesefestival.ca\/location\/why-visit\/\">Prince Edward County<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Here are the 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix finalists, with cheese shown left to right in order of listing:<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/farmhouse\/23184-1-eng-CA\/farmhouse.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>FARMHOUSE CHEESE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bleu d&#8217;\u00c9lizabeth ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedupresbytere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Louis D&#8217;or 18 months ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedupresbytere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Grizzly Gouda ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca\/\">Sylvan Star Cheese<\/a>, Alberta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/organic2\/23224-1-eng-CA\/organic2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>ORGANIC CHEESE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bleu d&#8217;\u00c9lizabeth ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedupresbytere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Alfred Le Fermier ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerielastation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie La Station<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Louis D&#8217;or 18 months ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedupresbytere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/fresh-cheese\/23116-1-eng-CA\/fresh-cheese.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FRESH CHEESE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ricotta ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalcheese.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Tre Stelle Mascarpone ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arlafoods.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arla Foods<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Ricotta ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualitycheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quality Cheese<\/a>, Ontario\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/fresh-cheese-grilling\/23120-1-eng-CA\/fresh-cheese-grilling.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FRESH CHEESE WITH GRILLING PROPERTIES<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Queso Fresco Cheese ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/fresk-o.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Latin Foods<\/a>, Alberta<\/li>\n<li>Queso Puro Mexicano ~ Grandpa&#8217;s Dairy Produce, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Guernsey Girl ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uppercanadacheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upper Canada Cheese<\/a>, Ontario\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/soft-bloomy-rind\/23124-1-eng-CA\/soft-bloomy-rind_medium.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SOFT CHEESE WITH BLOOMY RIND<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Golden Ears Brie ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/goldenearscheeseworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Golden Ears Cheesecrafters<\/a>, British Columbia<\/li>\n<li>Le Noble ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedomainefeodal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie Domaine F\u00e9odal<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Alberts Leap ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/albertsleap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quality Cheese<\/a>, Ontario\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/semi-soft-cheese\/23128-1-eng-CA\/semi-soft-cheese.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SEMI-SOFT CHEESE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tre Stelle Feta Cheese ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arlafoods.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arla Foods<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Golden Ears Aged Havarti ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/goldenearscheeseworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Golden Ears Cheesecrafters<\/a>, British Columbia<\/li>\n<li>Dofino Creamy Havarti Cheese ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arlafoods.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arla Foods<\/a>, Ontario\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/washed-mixed-rind\/23132-1-eng-CA\/washed-mixed-rind.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WASHED OR MIXED RIND CHEESE (SOFT, SEMI-SOFT AND FIRM)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Le Voyageur ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerieptittraindunord.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie Le P&#8217;tit Train Du Nord<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Le Mamirolle ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecodelices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie \u00c9co-D\u00e9lices<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>La Clef des Champs ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecodelices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie \u00c9co-D\u00e9lices<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/firm-cheese\/23136-1-eng-CA\/firm-cheese.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>FIRM CHEESE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>R\u00e9serve La P\u00e9rade ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriefxpichet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie FX Pichet<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Tomme des Demoiselles ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/fromagesduquebec.qc.ca\/en\/cheeses\/?cheese=Pied-de-Vent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Pied-de-Vent<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Gunn&#8217;s Hill Five Brothers ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/gunnshillcheese.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gunn&#8217;s Hill Artisan Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/gooda\/23140-1-eng-CA\/gooda.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>GOUDA<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Old Growler ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.denhoek.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">That Dutchman&#8217;s Cheese Farm<\/a>, Nova Scotia<\/li>\n<li>Grizzly Gouda ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca\/\">Sylvan Star Cheese<\/a>, Alberta<\/li>\n<li>Aged Gouda ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca\/\">Sylvan Star Cheese<\/a>, Alberta\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/swiss-type\/23144-1-eng-CA\/swiss-type.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SWISS-TYPE CHEESE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fleur de Weedon ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerieptitplaisir.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie P&#8217;tit Plaisir<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Louis D&#8217;or 18 months ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedupresbytere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>M\u00e9nestrel ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagiersdelatableronde.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagiers de la Table Ronde<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/mozzarella\/23148-1-eng-CA\/mozzarella.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MOZZARELLA (BALL, BRICK OR CYLINDER)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tre Stelle Mozzarella Cheese ~ <a href=\"Arla Foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arla Foods<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Mozzarella ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalcheese.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Mozzarella Ball ~<a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalcheese.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> International Cheese<\/a>, Ontario\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/blue-cheese\/23152-1-eng-CA\/blue-cheese.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BLUE CHEESE (VARIOUS RINDS, WITH OR WITHOUT VEINING)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dragon&#8217;s Breath ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.denhoek.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">That Dutchman&#8217;s Cheese Farm<\/a>, Nova Scotia<\/li>\n<li>Celtic Blue ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glengarryfinecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glengarry Fine Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Bleu d&#8217;\u00c9lizabeth ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromageriedupresbytere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie du Presbyt\u00e8re<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/non-particulate\/23156-1-eng-CA\/non-particulate.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FLAVOURED CHEESE WITH ADDED NON-PARTICULATE FLAVOURINGS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applewood Smoked Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cowscreamery.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cows Creamery<\/a>, Prince Edward Island<\/li>\n<li>Natural Smoked Gouda ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca\/\">Sylvan Star Cheese<\/a>, Alberta<\/li>\n<li>Smokehouse Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.villagecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village Cheese<\/a>, British Columbia\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/added-particulate\/23160-1-eng-CA\/added-particulate.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FLAVOURED CHEESE WITH ADDED PARTICULATE SOLIDS AND FLAVOURINGS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Italian Herbs Spiced Gouda ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca\/\">Sylvan Star Cheese<\/a>, Alberta<\/li>\n<li>Raclette de Compton au poivre ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerielastation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie La Station<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Cayenne &amp; Green Peppercorn Spiced Gouda ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca\/\">Sylvan Star Cheese<\/a>, Alberta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/mild-cheddar\/23164-1-eng-CA\/mild-cheddar.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MILD CHEDDAR (AGED 3 MONTHS)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ADL Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adl.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amalgamated Dairies<\/a>, Prince Edward Island<\/li>\n<li>L&#8217;Anc\u00eatre Organic Mild Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerieancetre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie L&#8217;Anc\u00eatre<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>Mild Cheddar Cheese ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ivanhoecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivanhoe Cheese<\/a>, Ontario\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/medium-cheddar\/23168-1-eng-CA\/medium-cheddar.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MEDIUM CHEDDAR (AGED 4 TO 9 MONTHS)*<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medium Cheddar aged 6 months ~ Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Coop\u00e9rative Agricole de L&#8217;\u00cele-aux-Grues, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>ADL Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adl.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amalgamated Dairies<\/a>, Prince Edward Island<\/li>\n<li>Medium Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/mapledalecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maple Dale Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Medium Cheddar Cheese ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ivanhoecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivanhoe Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Four finalists were elected in this category due to a tie between two scores.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/old-cheddar\/23172-1-eng-CA\/old-cheddar.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>OLD CHEDDAR (AGED FROM 9 MONTHS TO A YEAR)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Old Cheddar Cheese ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ivanhoecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivanhoe Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>1 Year Old Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/mapledalecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maple Dale Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar 1 year ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerieperron.com\/fra\/accueil.shtm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie Perron<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/aged-1-3\/23176-1-eng-CA\/aged-1-3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AGED CHEDDAR (MORE THAN 1 YEAR UP TO 3 YEARS)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra Old Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cowscreamery.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cows Creamery<\/a>, Prince Edward Island<\/li>\n<li>Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cowscreamery.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cows Creamery<\/a>, Prince Edward Island<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar 2 years ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerieperron.com\/fra\/accueil.shtm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie Perron<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/var\/df_site\/storage\/images\/media\/images\/cheddar-3-plus\/23220-1-eng-CA\/cheddar-3-plus.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>AGED CHEDDAR (MORE THAN 3 YEARS)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 Year Aged Cheddar ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackrivercheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black River Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar Doyen ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromagerieperron.com\/fra\/accueil.shtm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fromagerie Perron<\/a>, Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<li>10-year-old Cheddar with Waxed Finish ~ <a href=\"http:\/\/mapledalecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maple Dale Cheese<\/a>, Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Canadian Cheese Grand Prix is sponsored and hosted every two years by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dairyfarmers.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dairy Farmers of Canada<\/a>, celebrating the high quality, versatility and great taste of Canadian cheese made from 100% Canadian cow&#8217;s milk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCanadian cheese makers from coast-to-coast are producing top quality, impressive cheeses,\u201d said Phil B\u00e9langer, Canadian Cheese Grand Prix jury chairman. \u201cThe diversity we saw within the 19 categories really showcases how evolved this craft has become in Canada. From aged Cheddars to organic cheeses, cheesemakers from across Canada are taking it to the next level and are the envy of other cheesemaking nations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left:30px;\">The jury members had the envious challenge of tasting all 225 cheeses and naming three finalists in each category. Tasting began with the milder cheeses and progressed to the more full-bodied varieties. Jury members carefully observed, touched, smelled, and tasted each cheese and evaluated them based on very specific criteria including flavour, texture and body, colour, appearance, and salt content.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Cheese Grand Prix began in 1998 to promote achievement and innovation in cheesemaking and to increase appreciation for fine quality Canadian cheese. The competition celebrates the proud tradition of the diverse cheeses made in Canada with cow&#8217;s milk ranging from Gouda to Blue cheese.<\/p>\n<p>All eligible cheeses must be produced in Canada, bear the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dairygoodness.ca\/100-percent-canadian-milk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">100% Canadian Milk<\/a> symbol on their packaging and be available for purchase at retail.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/life\/food-and-wine\/in-pictures-225-cheeses-in-48-hours-at-the-2013-canadian-cheese-grand-prix\/article9078841\/?from=9078363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for photos<\/a> of the judging action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheesemakers from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island submitted a record 225 cheeses in 19 different categories in the 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, this country&#8217;s most prestigious cheese competition sponsored by Dairy Farmers of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,134,199],"tags":[416,422,423,424,425,439],"brand":[],"class_list":["post-4112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-canadian-cheese-grand-prix","category-dairy-farmers-of-canada","category-great-canadian-cheese-festival","tag-artisan-cheese","tag-canadian-artisan-cheese","tag-canadian-cheese","tag-cheese","tag-cheesemaking","tag-great-canadian-cheese-festival"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4112\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4112"},{"taxonomy":"brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand?post=4112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}