Article: CHEESE LIKE NO OTHER CHEESEMAKERS FROM WISCONSIN WON ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF THE BEST-IN-CLASS AWARDS.(BUSINESS)

Byline: NICK HEYNEN nheynen@madison.com 608-252-6126

A Swiss Gruyere cheese was awarded the title of best cheese in the world Thursday afternoon at the finale of the 27th biennial World Cheese Competition in Madison, beating out nearly 2,000 other cheeses in the competition. Judges said the winning sample, made by Michael Spycher of the Fritzenhaus cheesemaker in Wasen, Switzerland, was notable for its full flavor and fruity taste.

Second place went to a Gorgonzola from Bologna, Italy. An Emmentaler from Guntershausen in Switzerland placed third.

Overall, U.S. cheesemakers dominated the competition, earning gold medals in 46 of the total 77 ...

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