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Judging the winner of the gold medal hard cheese.

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Judging the winner of the gold medal hard cheese.

The gold medalist in the Swiss Style class is plugged for tasting.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:06:46 -0600

The gold medalist in the Swiss Style class is plugged for tasting.

The winning colby is tried in the Championship Round.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:06:46 -0600

The winning colby is tried in the Championship Round.

Championship Round Begins

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Championship Round Begins

The Championship Round has begun. This year, judges work in teams of three, providing better access to each entry and improved viewing for the audience.

Judges Instructions

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Judges Instructions

At 12:40 pm (central time)Wednesday in Milwaukee, Chief Judge emeritus Bill Schlinsog began instructions for our expert judges in preparation for the United States Championship Round of judging. This round will begin at approximately 12:50 pm and will conclude by 3:00 pm.

The Contest has concluded!

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The Contest has concluded!

The 2007 United States Champion Cheese, held by chief judge Robert Aschebrock, is the Extra Sharp New York Cheddar made by McCadam Cheese, cheesemaker Ken Root, in Chateaugay, New York.

The Podium

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The Podium

The First Runner Up to the U.S. Champion is the Roth's Private Reserve made by Team Grand Cru at Roth Kase USA Ltd. in Monroe, WI, displayed by Bill Schlinsog (left). The Second Runner Up is the Mascarpone made by Sorrento Lactalis, cheesemaker Luis Miramontes, in Nampa, ID. Assistant chief judge Stan Dietsche (right) holds this winner.

The expert judging team for 2007!

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The expert judging team for 2007!

Neville McNaughton tries the gold medal muenster cheese.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:06:44 -0600

Neville McNaughton tries the gold medal muenster cheese.