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Point Reyes Original Blue
California farmstead blue with a creamy crumble and bright flavors of sweet milk, sea salt and pepper.
Milk & style
Raw cow’s milk • farmstead blue
Aged Approximately 3–4 months
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 7/10 · Funkiness 5/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Steak, pears, walnuts and olives
Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel
Beer
IPA or stout
More about this cheese
History & producer
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., California The Giacomini family turned its Tomales Bay dairy farm toward artisan cheese and launched Original Blue in 2000. Now led by the family’s second generation, the farmstead creamery makes it from milk produced on its own coastal ranch.
At the cheese counter
“This is a fresh-tasting, coastal California blue with a clean salty snap and creamy finish.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Excellent – creamy and bold for steak sauce, burgers, pasta, and potatoes. GRATING: Good when very cold, though it crumbles naturally. SHAVING: Good when very cold – shave lightly for salads, steak, or roasted vegetables.
Enjoy within
5–7 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
