{"product_id":"virtual-cheese-tasting-comte-20th-nov-26","title":"Virtual Cheese Tasting - Comte \u0026 Friends 20th November 26","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eComté \u0026amp; Friends Virtual Tasting, Friday 20 November 2026\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Comté is the cheese you find yourself returning to again and again, this tasting is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield for a Virtual Tasting exploring \u003cstrong\u003eComté and the wider family of cheeses that share its mountain traditions, techniques and flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. We will taste different ages of Comté, looking at how time, season and maturation change the cheese, alongside a selection of related cheeses that we think every Comté lover should know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom sweet, supple and nutty to deeply savoury, fruity or almost caramelised, these cheeses have far more in common than simply coming from the mountains. Throughout the evening, our cheesemonger will explore the shared traditions behind them, from summer pastures and large cooked-curd cheeses to long maturation and the important role of the affineur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will look at what makes Comté distinctive, but just as importantly, what happens when similar cheesemaking ideas are interpreted elsewhere. Expect familiar flavours, surprising differences and plenty of new cheeses to add to your list of favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow different ages and styles of Comté compare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe traditions and techniques shared by Comté and related mountain cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow season, pasture and milk influence flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy long maturation creates such complex textures and tasting notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the affineur in developing and selecting these cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther cheeses to seek out if you already love Comté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing and serving ideas from our cheesemonger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price includes your entry to this online, live tasting event \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e a chilled delivery of artisan cheese to your home so that you can taste along with our cheesemonger for the full experience. UK delivery is included in the price, with an additional delivery charge for Highlands \u0026amp; Islands addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is plenty of cheese in the box for your household to enjoy while taking part in the tasting, and we will include a packet of Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield crackers too. Our cheesemonger will talk you through each of the cheeses in your delivery during the live event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese will be delivered on \u003cstrong\u003eThursday 19 November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, in time for your live tasting from \u003cstrong\u003e7pm to 8pm on Friday 20 November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Zoom joining details will be sent to you by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tasting delivery is carefully hand-cut, wrapped and packed by our cheesemongers into a Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield branded transit box, insulated with Woolcool and chilled with reusable ice packs. Your box will include \u003cstrong\u003efour or five different artisan cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e to taste on the evening, with plenty for up to four people, plus a box of Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield crackers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will send reminders, pairings and login information to the email address you provide at checkout, so please double-check that this is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to purchase an Online Cheese Tasting as a gift, we also recommend our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk\/collections\/online-cheese-tasting\" title=\"Gift Voucher\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheese Tasting Gift Voucher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paxton \u0026 Whitfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56233016852865,"sku":"1531","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3327\/2130\/files\/ComteTasting26-1_bcdd94bc-1617-498b-8235-f2b175c646fd.jpg?v=1788819131","url":"https:\/\/paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk\/products\/virtual-cheese-tasting-comte-20th-nov-26","provider":"Paxton \u0026 Whitfield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}