Murray's Cheese Debuts Exclusive Cave Aged Collection at Harris Teeter

Small Batch Cheeses Aged in Murrays Caves Now Available in Select Charlotte Stores

MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray's Cheese is bringing its celebrated cave aged collection to Charlotte for the first time. This fall, Murray's Cave Aged Cheeses will debut at five Murray's Cheese kiosks inside Harris Teeter stores, marking the first time the unique small-batch collection has been available in the Charlotte area.

Murray's NYC state-of-the-art cheese caves are where their expert team ages and ripens cheeses – a process known as affinage. Starting with unmatured wheels sourced from the world's best creameries, the caves team uses time-honored techniques to develop the taste, texture and rind of each cheese in the ideal temperature and humidity setting. 

Five of Murray's cave-aged cheeses, available at Harris Teeter, created in collaboration with distinguished cheesemakers and proprietarily aged in Murray's cheese caves, received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition Awards, one of the most respected and competitive accolades in American artisan cheese. Murray's Cave Aged assortment represents the pinnacle of cheese artistry, imagination and technique

"Our cheese caves allow us to experiment with flavor and be endlessly curious about cheese, and we are thrilled to bring exclusive new offerings to cheese lovers at Harris Teeter," says Nick Tranchina, President of Murray's Cheese. "With cheeses crafted by some of the finest cheesemakers in the U.S. and finished by our dedicated team, we hope to introduce customers to their new favorite cheese." 

The initial launch of Murray's Cave Aged cheese collection in Harris Teeter includes: 

• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Cornelia, a buttery cow's milk wheel with rich, toasty notes.
• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Barnstorm Blue, a unique raw milk washed rind blue that's crumbly, salty and bold.
• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Hudson Flower, an herb and flower-coated wheel with a cheesecake-like texture.
• Murray's Cave Aged Mini Greensward, a spruce-wrapped wheel washed in cider for a woodsy flavor and luscious texture.
• Murray's Cave Aged Original Stockinghall Cheddar, a clothbound cheddar named Best Cheddar and Best American Cheese at the World Cheese Awards. 
• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Carpenter's Wheel, a sweet and nutty Alpine-style goat cheese with a decorative rind.

Murray's cheese kiosk at Harris Teeter brings people together through a welcoming, community-focused experience centered around great food and shared discovery. Regular tasting events, ranging from Parmesan wheel cracking's to cozy fondue samplings, invite guests to connect, learn, and explore new flavors side by side. Every day, knowledgeable cheesemongers offer a guided, people-first shopping experience, taking the time to listen, share stories behind the cheeses, and help each customer find something they'll truly enjoy.

Harris Teeter will be hosting Perfect Pairing events on August 27 at the following locations. These signature events give customers an opportunity for tasting creative pairings and shopping our new offerings as well as a chance to speak directly to our Affineur.

Morrocroft Village, 4-7 p.m.

6701 Carnegie Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28211

Stonecrest, 4-7 p.m.

7852 Rea Rd

Charlotte, NC 28277

Rea Farms, 5-8 p.m.

11135 Golf Links Drive

Charlotte, NC 28277

Ballantyne Commons East, 5-8 p.m.

15007 John J. Delaney Dr

Charlotte, NC 28277

Cureton Town Center, 5-8 p.m.

8157 Kensington Dr

Waxhaw, NC 28173

About Murray's Cheese: Murray's Cheese is a beloved mainstay in New York City that has evolved into a world-renowned specialty food destination that makes, sources, sells and serves exceptional cheese. Murray's operates two NYC retail shops and a robust e-commerce program with gifts, monthly clubs and cheeses aged in their cheese caves. Cheese experts also host tasting classes and events, and the company supplies some of the country's most beloved restaurants with cheese. Murray's joined the Kroger family in 2017 and their experts guide customers through a joyful shopping experience within 1,200+ stores throughout the country. Follow along at @murrayscheese and www.murrayscheese.com.

About Harris Teeter: For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 85 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.

SOURCE Harris Teeter