Point Reyes
| Point Reyes Bay Blue is a farmstead, pasteurized cow’s milk blue cheese from the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company in Marin County, California. Made from their own Holstein herd, it’s aged 90 days with traditional animal rennet, developing a natural rind. The cheese is semifirm, fudgy, and slightly crumbly with a flavor profile of salted caramel, malt, earth, and mild blue pungency. It is sustainably produced, rBST-free, and won Best of Class at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest. Pairings include vintage port, Cabernet Sauvignon, imperial stout, and foods like steak and mushroom risotto. Locally pronounced "Point Rays." | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Fudgy, Slightly crumbly |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Salted Caramel, Malty, Earthy, Mushroom |
| Wine Pairings | Vintage Port, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauternes, Earthy Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc |
| Beer Pairings: | Imperial Stout, Porter, Barleywine, Brown Ale, Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale |
| Food Pairings: | Steak Topper, Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Peaches, Poached Pears, Toasted Hazelnuts, Burger, Fig Jam, Honey |
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