A marvelous balance of sweet and pungent when young; slightly sharp and musty with a good foundation of sweetness when a bit older; lots of hickory smoke mingling with the sweet dairy tones and pungent blue notes; big, bold finish.

Pairing: Port wines, Sherries, and Madeira; sweet wines; tart red wines when cheese is tangy, tannic red wines when cheese is earthy; Schlenkerla Fastenbier smoked beer, Viognier

Producer: Mindoro Blue Cheese

Type: Pasteurized cow’s milk

Aged: 3 months

Style: Combination of Gorgonzola and Danish Blue (A style very particular to Wisconsin blue cheeses)

Rind: Hickory Smoked

Flesh: Antique white that yellows with age; marbled generously with blue veining

Weight: 8 oz.