The cheese guy at my local Whole Foods told me last week that they were getting a blue cheese that he’s super excited about, and when I saw him this morning during my weekend cheese stroll he said “I’ve got something special for you” and brought out this gorgeous wheel of Rogue River Blue. Cut me a sample and I was instantly impressed.
The taste is extremely rich, amazing harmony of umami and sweetness, the liqueur note is pleasantly strong but not so much as to overpower the fruity, caramel-y, and slightly spicy flavors. On the creamy side for a blue, but does crumble and has a crystalline texture.
It’s one of the priciest cheeses I’ve gotten from Whole Foods at $52.99 per pound, but am I going back for more? 100%. It’s considered a holiday-ish cheese, so quantity is limited, and no guarantee for a second wheel.
by Money-Dealer516
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Ugh lucky I wanna try this so bad
Oh, that is such a good cheese. Lucky you, enjoy it!
Mmmmm looks gorgeous
I just discovered this cheese last week. I was at the cheese shop I like to go to and saw a sign for it. I asked the lady about it and she gave me the rundown about the awards it has won, how it’s only available once a year, and so on.
She gave me a sample and I was instantly sold. The best way I can describe it is that the various flavor components are so *balanced.* At that price point, I wouldn’t be buying it often (even if it was available year round), but if you’re in the frame of mind to treat yourself, yeah, this will do the trick.
this years release is insanely good.
I never really got the hype for it, to be honest.
It is top quality for an American cheese, but some of the blues you can get across the pond are just next level compared to this stuff. Plus, the inflated price means I don’t bother with it even when I do see it.
Every year I wait for this!
Looks fantastic as others have said…I really need to broaden my blue horizons. Admittedly since I’m in VT USA my go to is Haley bazen
My fiancé ordered a pound of this and I thought he was insane. We finished it… lol
Which variety is this? Rogue river has a few blues and I want to buy the right one
I wish a cheese guy would do that for me
The king 100% I could eat an entire wheel(s) of this