Point Reyes
| Point Reyes Original Blue is a raw milk, farmstead blue cheese made by the Giacomini family in Marin County, California. Produced from a closed herd of Holstein cows, it features a creamy, semi-soft texture without a rind and a sweet milk flavor balanced by medium-to-strong peppery blue mold notes. Aged for 3.5 to 4 months using microbial rennet, it preserves native enzymes through raw milk and homogenization. The cheese pairs well with bold red wines, malt-centric beers, and both sweet and savory foods. It is gluten-free, vegetarian, and notable for sustainability efforts and being a Women-Owned business. | |
| Country | United States (California) |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Raw |
| Texture Profile | Ultra-Creamy |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Creamy, Peppery |
| Wine Pairings | Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Vintage Port, Syrah/Shiraz, Late Harvest Riesling/Viognier |
| Beer Pairings: | Imperial Stout, Porter, Brown Ale, Barleywine |
| Food Pairings: | Figs, pears, red grapes, stone fruits, walnuts, almonds, burgers, steaks, salads, risotto, pasta, honey |
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