Product Reviews and Ratings - Australia - Roaring Forties Blue

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Australia

Roaring Forties Blue Cheese is made by the King Island Dairy. King Island is situated south of Melbourne, Australia at the western end of Bass Strait. Dairying is the largest primary industry among this island's 1,500 inhabitants. According to local legend, grass seeds found in King Island's soil are believed to have been washed ashore in straw mattresses from some 60 eighteenth-century French and English shipwrecks that are strewn along the King Island coast. For almost a century now, dairy herds have grazed on these unique pastures. The quality of these pastures, combined with a pristine environment, combined with a year round growing season, enables the dairy farmers on King Island to practice traditional feeding methods. The cows are reputed to produce the sweetest milk in the land and from this milk comes a range of dairy products acknowledged throughout Australia and rapidly earning the same sort of reputation in the international marketplace. Roaring Forties Blue is a full-flavored blue with a sweet, nutty character. The cheese is matured in blue wax, thus retaining its moisture and creating a smooth and creamy texture.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 3 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Great australian blue

By Peter the cheese hobbiest from Bloomington, Indiana on 1/28/2008

Pros:

Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Smooth, tasty, assertive blue--a surprising find.

Wonderful cheese!

By MaMa Foodie from Palm Beach Gardens Florida on 1/2/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Use for guests before dinner on crackers or as a meal with a salad and fruit such as pears. Wonderful texture. You want more the minute it hits your mouth.

Great

By BlueCheeseLover from Fairfax,VA on 12/14/2007

Pros:

For Blue Cheese Lovers

Cons:

You want more

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Good with Pears, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Reminds one of how Blue Cheese should be

want an excellent blue?

By good persons from end of the line on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, robust

Best Uses:

Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Good persons, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

We eat it on unsalted crackers with a martini, shaken not stirred.

A Great Nutty Blue Cheese!!

By Kitty from Tampa, Fl on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you like to stuff olives this cheese makes a wonderful stuffed olive.

The best blue!

By wefamlee from Milford, MI on 9/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A perfect blue. Our favorite. I served it on crostini with a drizzle of lavender honey.

Perfect Match

By Mickwine from Northern California on 8/9/2007

Best Uses:

Cabernet or Zinfandel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Two things, that's it. Try this cheese with a quality glass of red wine [...]. This is simply the best cheese I have ever had and paired together with wine make it a match made in heaven!! Think of the happiest most loving couple you ever met, that's what this pairing would be. This is something that I won't even share with my friends it is THAT good.

Best Blue Cheese

By Blue Cheese Lover from Hawaii on 7/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, With whole wheat crackers

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Only the best period, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Best blue cheese. Smooth and flavorful. Good on whole wheat crackers or with toasted, thin-cut French bread. Not much needed to get that burst of delicious blue-cheese taste. My favorite. I bring it to parties and it disappears.

great cheese lover

By Love to live good life from Manhattan New York on 5/17/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my absolutely favourite cheese. Sharp and delicate in same time. Make sure it is room temperature and enjoy!

Sorry, don't agree

By I eat cheese from Western Connecticut on 4/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Smooth

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Perhaps my palate is not as sophisticated as some, but I just did not enjoy this. I have tried many blues, this one did not appeal to me at all! Seemed too salty to me, and left a bad aftertaste. I always try a new cheese by itself first, to get a feel for the characteristics of that cheese, and how best to use it based on that. I never got past the "trying" stage, but maybe there are some good uses for it. Will not buy this one again, sorry.

Outstanding, my favorite blue!!!!

By Nicole & Tod from Nevada on 4/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Fantastic, Flavorful, nutty flavor, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, With Wine

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We love this cheese, and will buy it anywhere we can find it! As Blue lovers, this is an incomparable treat with a great glass of red wine!

A Gentler, More Friendly Blue

By Holly, the Chese-Every-Night Woman from Milford, CT on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Doesn't like to crumble

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This blue-waxed blue is a real discovery. Supple, not overly tangy and easy to spread. The after-taste is sublime...longlasting creaminess & slightly nutty/semi-sweet. Won't burn your tonsils or make your eyes water!

Better than French & Italian

By Bruce, winesmith, Smith from Moorestown, NJ on 3/1/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Great Value

Best Uses:

WalnutsPort Wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderfully balanced; not over powering; Better than the French and Italian blues; served to my wine appreciation students; they loved the nutty, crunchy characteristics

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