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Rogue River Blue
Seasonal raw-milk blue wrapped in pear-brandy-soaked grape leaves, with flavors of fruit, nuts, cocoa and spice.
Milk & style
Raw cow’s milk • leaf-wrapped blue
Aged Approximately 9–11 months
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 6/10 · Funkiness 8/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Pears, dark chocolate, hazelnuts and fruit preserves
Wine
Vintage Port or Sauternes
Beer
Belgian quadrupel or imperial stout
More about this cheese
History & producer
Rogue Creamery, Central Point, Oregon Created in 2002, this seasonal wheel is Rogue Creamery’s signature blue, wrapped in local Syrah grape leaves soaked in pear spirits. In 2019 it became the first American cheese named World Champion at the World Cheese Awards.
At the cheese counter
“Rogue River is a special-occasion blue—fruit-soaked leaves and long aging create remarkable complexity.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Good, but best enjoyed at room temperature so its delicate fruit and spice are not lost. GRATING: Fair – crumble gently; remove the grape leaves first. SHAVING: Fair – remove the grape leaves, chill, and shave gently; crumbling preserves it best.
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.
