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Buy the Blue Wensleydale on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 33 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

Blue Wensleydale is a delicacy fit for newcomers and connoisseurs alike. After maturing for six months, this cheese is exquisite. Inside the golden rind, a moist, close-textured, blue-veined cheese awaits discovery. Similar to Stilton but with a mellowed flavor. Blue Wensleydale has a rich creamy texture, and departs with a honeyed sweetness.

Traditional Wensleydale, while maturing in farmhouses throughout the dale during the late nineteenth and early 20th centuries, would have naturally blued. However, as cheese was produced on a factory scale in the mid 1900's and beyond, the white, crumbly variety, became fashionable and the blue variety became extinct in the dale.

However, Wensleydale Dairy has revived 'old fashioned' Wensleydale Blue cheese by emulating the classic recipes. Blue Wensleydale cheese is lightly pressed for only 24 hours before being bound in muslin fabric. It is then transferred to a humidified maturing room, akin to a farmhouse or monastery cellar: dark, cool, & moist. The cheese is turned regularly, pierced to facilitate blue mould evolution and matured for at least six weeks.

Suitable for vegetarians.
Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 9 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.

More information for the Blue Wensleydale

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 33 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(7), Delicate(3), Durable(3), Flavorful(12), Good value(11)

Best Uses:

After dinner(6), Hor d'oevre(6), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Salads(11)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(6)

bluey

By waso50 from Tucson,AZ on 7/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Great on salads as a dressing mix

Creamy with a bit of bite

By HWIrish from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois on 6/14/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

All by itself, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This is a rich creamy blue with just a bit of bite. I enjoyed it at room temperature eaten out of hand. I would easily purchase it again as it is a good value.

Great on Salads!

By Jen & Paul from Laguna Niguel, CA on 5/30/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This blue has a stronger, more developed flavor then the average. It doesn't crumble as easily as others, but the creamy undertones are wonderful!

Great!

By Janice from Grand Junction, Colorado on 5/19/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This cheese is more user-friendly..easier for guests to slice, doesn't stick to the knife as Stilton can.
We do enjoy the flavors of both Stilton and Wensleydale however.

Excellent and mild

By MDAdams from Santa Rosa, CA on 5/12/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

A friend of mine at work and I love you try to different cheeses so I brought this cheese and some very mild crackers. Pretty soon, several other people arrived and needless to say...not a complaint in the group. It's mild, not the typical bang of a blue cheese. That said, it appeals to many. I would also use it to top a spinach salad with strawberries and a strawberry vinegarette. Lovely.

Would Buy Again

By Tracy

from Saint Paul, MN on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Cheese addict, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Very nice blue, good bite that doesn't bite back!

one of the best- simply adore this

By cheese fanatics from los angeles on 4/28/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Full but not overpowering, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Out of stock regularly

Best Uses:

Waking up your tastebuds

Describe Yourself:

An insane cheese fanatic

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

i feel well qualified to comment on this one as we regularly keep 4-6 blues at all times for our own personal cheese tastings (sadly, held almost daily). this blue may be the best of all. not too sharp, not too strong, it's just right. (rather like goldilocks)

blue cheese

By taster from Gadsden, Al on 4/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Greasy

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

I am well aquainted with and love Wensledale cheese made famous by Wallace and Gromet. This blue Wensledale cheese was another excellent cheese but a little sharp for my taste; great in small doses.

Delicate flavor-yummy.

By Kitty from State College on 3/19/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Great with pecans or walnuts in a salad.

Creamy, distinct + wine = Great choice!

By Carol, in upstate NY from Saratoga Springs, NY on 3/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Rich, Unique

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Exceeded my expectation. Great with both red and white wine !

A milder version of Stilton

By Duffer04 from Kennebunk, ME on 3/12/2007

Pros:

buttery, Creamy, Delicate, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Little Buttery when melt, Melted

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

We're enjoying

Best of the blues!

By Chris

from Moseley, VA on 3/11/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

We got both the Wensleydale and Maytag blue, to compare. We've loved the Maytag blue in the past, but this one is much nicer! Every mouthful is brimming with flavor, a sharp, blue-cheese bite. The texture is not too crumbly, but breaks when you bite it. Excellent!

Extraordinary!

By DSW

from Kansas on 3/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, On its own

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

An exquisite cheese! We always bring back Stilton from England, and find this Wensleydale to be a lovely alternative. If you like Stilton, you'll like this one.

Best Blue Ever

By Lisa

from Brooks, California on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth, Smooth w class

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This beats the best blues. We enjoy it as an appetizer and on salads. The care and quality of its creation are evident.

Delicious, sharp blue cheese

By Cheesey on Long Island

from Long Island, NY on 2/28/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This is a delicious blue cheese, useful in salads, with crackers, and in sandwiches.

Blue Wensleydale--Select cut chees

By AmberJack from Fayetteville, Ar on 2/28/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Wonderful served with red wine.

YOU LOVE IT --OR NOT

By hermann from cincinnati OH on 2/27/2007

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Excellent taste and nicely crumbly. Good on meat, salads, and if you just need a good mouthful of that "blue" taste.

Better than Stilton?

By Col

from Annapolis, MD on 2/26/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

I am a long-time blue Stilton lover but find this even better! I have reordered.

Blue Wensleydale cheese

By elkolori from Elko, NV on 2/24/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Mixed in ranch dressing, Straight on crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

The best blue cheese I have ever tasted

Blue does not go well with Wensleydale

By Jo

from Reading, PA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, Not my choice of blue

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Not recommended for a real "blue cheese lover."

Blue Wensleydale-Select Cut

By Bob P.

from El Portal, Fl on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This is some of the best blue cheese we've bought! Thank you for a great product.

Very good, rich in taste

By Sparkles from Arvada, CO on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

If you like blue cheese, you will love this. Rich in flavor, very good.

Excellent!

By MJ the Cheese Lover from Charlotte, NC on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Excellent quality and taste.

true blue

By gourmet chef

from Tucumcari<NM on 2/22/2007

Pros:

smooth w/ class

Best Uses:

with honey

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Yes a great blue a mit milder them stilton but it holds its own

World's Best Blue

By empressjoan from Ashland, Oregon on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Difficult to find

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This is my favorite blue cheese ever since I discovered it in England many years ago [...] Thanks.

MAMA LOVES THIS

By THE GRANDMA

from NEW CASTLE, PA. on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

THE CHEESE IS DEVINE FOR MANY USES

Wonderful cheese

By Savage Sally from tplaxen[...] on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

If you like a mellow blue cheese this is one to try.

Absolutely Divine!

By Tom and Melinda from Los Angeles, CA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

Eat it quickly

Best Uses:

in salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

LOVE this cheese, and once guests have hacked away all but the little bits, use them in a salad. Everyone raves over this cheese!

Tangy and good

By Capt. from Michigan on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Eating, On salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Milder than Stilton with more bite than Gorgonzola. Use it in any bleu cheese receipe.

great blue

By gourmet chef from Tucumcari,Nm on 2/22/2007

Pros:

great on steaks

Best Uses:

every way

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

just a great blue not as strong as a stilton but with a good bite

Pungent yet buttery. Love it.

By Tee

from Newport News VA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Love it with fruit and crackers as well as on sandwiches.

Blue Wensleydale is very friendly

By Bob from Massachusetts on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Best with a good wine, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Noshing with a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

This cheese lasted two days and as did a bottle of my best red wine. Wonderful taste.

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A bit dried out

By Jimbo

from Little Rock, AR on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Cons:

Low Quality

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Blue Wensleydale:

Not the best

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