2019 BEST CHEESE IN THE WORLD
This blue reflects a deep connection to the land and artisanship. These rounds are lovingly hand-wrapped in local, organic, biodynamic Cowhorn Vineyard Syrah leaves that have been macerated in organic Pear Liqueur. Rogue River Blue is made during the autumnal equinox and before the winter solstice from Brown Swiss and Holstein cow milk. The cows graze in 1250 foot elevation pastures bording Rogue River, where they eat a variety of pasture and native grasses, hop clover, wild herbs, Himalayan blackberries and wild flowers, supplemented with grass hay, alfalfa and grain off the farm.
2019 BEST CHEESE IN THE WORLD
1st place: 2015 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
1st place: 2013 American Cheese Society Awards best American
1st place: 2015 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
1st place: 2013 American Cheese Society Awards best American cheese:
2012 World Cheese Awards best in show: 2011 American Cheese Society, Montreal, CN best in show:
2009 American Cheese Society, Austin, TX
Suggested pairings:
Choose wines of age and distinction: Viognier, classic French or German Gewürztraminers, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, dessert wines; pear brandy; whisky or bourbon; hazelnut porter or chocolate stout.
Team Member Notes:
Rogue River Blue is wrapped in grape leaves that have been macerated in pear liqueur. Its forward, well-aged flavor tastes of brandy, fruit and burnt cream. The flavors of our signature terroir include hints of sweet pine, wild ripened berries, hazelnuts, morels and pears. –— David Gremmels, Owner/Cheesemaker
• USDA Organic • Milk is rBST Free • Aged a minimum of 9-12 months • A creamy, crunchy, smooth texture conjures specks of rock candy dissolving like divinity • Antique linen-hued paste with random toile-styled patterns of green blue veins • Rind is gracefully imprinted by its grape leaf wrapping
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