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Rogue River Blue Cheese
This hand crafted raw cow’s milk blue veined cheese develops a beautiful natural rind as a result of hand turning and tending the cheese several times a week.
The wheels are aged for up to a year in our special rooms which were constructed to simulate the ancient caves in Roquefort, France. This aging process imparts into the cheese naturally occurring molds that we consider to be our signature Rogue River Valley Terroir.
The flavors of our terroir include hints of sweet woodsy pine, wild ripened berries, hazelnuts, morels and pears. To preserve this cheese we hand wrap each wheel in grape leaves harvested from Carpenter Hill Vineyards in the Rogue River Valley. These leaves have been macerated in Clear Creek’s Pear Brandy and tied with raffia. The grape leaves add additional complexity to the terroir driven flavors of the cheese and preserve its moist creamy texture.
To best enjoy this cheese remove it from the plastic immediately. Cut by first scribing with a paring knife and then slicing through the leaves and cheese. Serve or package with the grape leaves attached.
"World's Best Blue Cheese - World Cheese Awards ,
London, England 2003"
To place your order for the 2008 release of Rogue River Blue
please call 1- 866-396-4704 or e-mail : info@roguecreamery.com
Limited quantities available.
Our customer service desk is open Monday -Friday 9 am -5 pm PST
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