When most people think about cheese season, summer picnics and holiday gift boxes usually come to mind. But behind the scenes, winter is one of the most important — and underrated — times of year for great cheese.
At Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, winter plays a huge role in flavor, quality, and consistency. From how cheese ages to how it ships, colder months create conditions that let cheese truly shine.
Here’s why winter might just be the best time to enjoy cheese.
Winter Brings Consistency From Farm to Creamery
Winter also brings consistency on the farm.
Cooler temperatures mean less fluctuation throughout the day, which supports steady milk quality. That consistency matters at every step of the cheesemaking process — from the moment milk enters the plant to the final product being cut, packaged, and enjoyed.
When everything is steady, cheesemakers can focus on precision and craftsmanship.
Cheese Ships Better in the Winter
There’s a practical side to winter cheese, too.
Cold weather helps protect cheese during shipping, especially for customers ordering online. Lower outside temperatures reduce stress on packaging and help cheese arrive in better condition — fresher, firmer, and closer to how it left the creamery.
It’s one of the reasons winter is a favorite season for shipping cheese across the country.
Comfort Food Season Brings Out the Best in Cheese
Let’s be honest — winter is comfort food season.
From cheese boards and melted dishes to cozy snacks by the fire, winter meals tend to highlight cheese in its best form. Sharp cheddars, savory curds, creamy spreads, and snack cheeses all feel right at home this time of year.
Cold days invite slower meals, shared plates, and flavors that linger.
A Season That Celebrates Craft
While winter may feel quieter on the outside, it’s a busy and meaningful season in the creamery. It’s a time for focus, refinement, and letting good cheese become great cheese.
So if you’re enjoying cheese this winter, know that the season itself plays a role in what you’re tasting. Cold air, steady conditions, and patience all work together to bring out the best in every bite.
Winter may be long in Wisconsin — but when it comes to cheese, that’s a very good thing.
One cheese we think benefits the most from winter is our Snow Cheddar. We tend to make more of it in the wintertime ironically.
From our family farm in Wisconsin to your table—thanks for supporting small-batch, farmstead cheese made the right way!
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