Cheese is one of THE great entertaining staples. For optimal flavor, serve cheese at room temperature. Bringing the cheese to room temperature allows the full flavor of the cheese to come through; the flavor of cheese is muted when served chilled.
Plan ahead and take cheese out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving time. Keep cheese covered until you serve it to prevent the surface from becoming dry.
I kept serving good cheeses from the fridge until I one day realized my mistake. Ever since I have been only serving cheese at room temperature… it made all the difference for my Old Amsterdam, which henceforth has been 10 times better!!