A round cheese wrapped in green leaves on a wooden board, served with fig slices, persimmon slices, and nut-studded crackers with cheese spread. Organic Rogue River Blue Whole Wheel and wedge on cutting board Wooden spoon scrapping into Organic Rogue River Blue Rogue River Blue

Blue cheese

Rogue River Blue

As fall comes to the Rogue Valley, cooler temperatures and wet weather bring renewed growth to the pastures. This is when our local cows' milk is at its best – and it’s only during these months that we make our limited edition, seasonal Rogue River Blue. After 9 to 11 months of careful tending in our aging caves, our team hand-wraps each wheel in organic, biodynamic Syrah grape leaves that have soaked in pear spirits. On the Autumnal Equinox each year, we celebrate the release of the year’s new vintage of Rogue River Blue Cheese.


Rogue River Blue is recognized internationally for its groundbreaking flavors and exceptional quality. It was named World Champion at the World Cheese Awards in 2019 - the only USA-made cheese to ever receive this esteemed title. More recently, it won the top honors of "Gran Cincho de Oro" at Spain's Cincho Cheese Awards (2026), and Gold at France's Mondial du Fromage (2025).

 

*NOTE: due to its limited nature, online order discounts do not apply to Rogue River Blue. If you add Rogue River Blue to your shopping cart and apply a promotional coupon, the coupon will not discount the price of Rogue River Blue.

 

Please be aware that the exact weight of each wedge and wheel varies slightly due to the handmade nature of our product.


Product info

KEY DETAILS:

  • Wrapped in grape leaves that are soaked in pear spirits
  • Aged a minimum of 9-12 months
  • Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth
  • Vegetarian-friendly and gluten free
  • Milk is rBST free

SHELF LIFE: 180 days

SUGGESTED STORAGE: Keep refrigerated at 38°– 40° F

MILK TYPE: Certified Organic pasteurized cow’s milk

RENNET: Vegetarian and GMO-free microbial enzyme

INGREDIENTS: Certified Organic pasteurized whole cow milk, salt, enzymes, cheese cultures, Penicillium Roqueforti, grape leaves, organic pear liqueur.

Pairings

APPEARANCE: Grape leaves encase an antique linen-hued paste with toile-style bluing

TEXTURE: Fudgy and rich, with calcium lactate crystals that develop with age

TASTE: Pear brandy, vanilla, toffee, truffle, and fig, with pronounced “blue” flavor

SUGGESTED PAIRINGS:

  • Needing no accompaniment, Rogue River Blue shines spectacularly when on its own or with a simple fruit compote. Added to salads or meats, it lifts cuisine to new heights and offers chefs an opportunity to integrate its wealth of complex flavors into their dishes.
  • Choose wines of age and distinction: Viognier, classic French or German Gewurztraminers, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Sauternes are favorite pairings. Hazelnut Porter or Chocolate Stout bring out nuanced, earthy and nutty flavors, as do pear brandy, whiskey, and bourbon.

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Customer Reviews

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Taylor

This is an incredible cheese. Best blue ive had in my life.

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Tamara

Always arrives on time and is wonderful!

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Michael

I love this blue cheese is the best in the world.

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Robin

The best blue cheese period.

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Colleen

Loved this chees in the past and waiting till thanksgiving to open my new wheel of it. I know it will be a hit!

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