Article: Aged to perfection: Sweet, tart, and smooth--Rogue Creamery's artisanal cheeses reflect Oregon's bounty and their makers' passion.(artisanal cheeses)

Rogue River Blue reaches pungent perfection within a year of its fall release. Wrapped in grape leaves macerated in local pear brandy, a deep, mellow flavor underlies the cheese's bite. The Smokey Blue (foreground) is set over smoldering hazelnut shells before aging. For a savory autumn meal, serve both with Rogue River grapes like Syrah or white Viognier and a handful of nuts.

WHEN COWS ARE FED A GRASS-BASED DIET, THE FLAVORS OF THEIR MILK REFLECT SUCH FRESHNESS.

The skies of autumn turn a deep blue over Oregon's Rogue River Valley. Tucked between the Cascade and Siskiyou mountain ranges, this rolling countryside with its dairy farms and fruit orchards has been home ...

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