Product Reviews and Ratings - USA - Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove from igourmet

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, USA

Towering misty redwood trees and scenic rocky northern California coastline lured Mary Keehn to Humboldt County where she established Cypress Grove Chevre in 1984. From the very beginning, Cypress Grove has been recognized for its superior quality; winning more than 30 Gold Medals and Best of Show in national competitions.

Purple Haze is a recent addition to Cypress Grove's line of cheeses. Lavender buds mixed with wild harvested fennel pollen give Purple Haze its addicting flavor. Its sweet flavor is wonderful as a dessert with honey and almonds or in a main dish with lamb.

Suitable for vegetarians.
Made from goat's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5 oz. form of cheese.

More information for the Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(5), Flavorful(6), Good value(3), High quality(3), Smooth(4)

Cons:

Bad flavor(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(4), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Health conscious(5), Simple tastes(4)

Tart with mild floral undertones

By ApplesnCarrots from Oak Glen, CA on 5/5/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

This chevre is to die for! It's tart with subtle floral notes. It's crumbly when cold but smooth and creamy when heated or warmed. I use it in a salad with baby greens and spinach, thinly sliced red onion, thinly sliced Bosch pear, chopped walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegarette. It's also divine on fresh pear slices as a snack.

Subtle Yet Distinctive

By Zoe

from Belfast, ME on 4/9/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Adventurous, Discriminating, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

This is not a loud cheese, so don't choose a loud cracker on which to eat it. However, it can hold its own with roast beef, turkey or hamburger. Best is with a good light bread or salt or sweet crackers.

The herbs aren't worth it

By Heliotrope from PA on 5/21/2009

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

It's basically chevre with some stale anise flavored bits on top. The best tasting parts where the ones without any herbs sticking to them!

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

too salty

By dollette

from LA on 9/3/2008

Pros:

Creamy

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Crumbles, Salty, Super salty

Best Uses:

Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

very salty, lavender not tasted. not bad on crackers but theres tons of better ones out there.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Addictive

By Fromage_Lover from Palm Springs, CA on 7/7/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

I am absolutely addicted to Purple Haze! Whenever I go cheese shopping I have to really try to try something new and not just buy this over and over. Smooth, unique, and flavorful - we have trouble not eating it all at once!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I really love this one

By Daisy from Westchester NY on 3/15/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

It has a really nice tart flavor. I like it with plain mini toasts.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Not my fav

By Pat

from Waynesville,NC on 3/7/2007

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

We did not enjoy this at all. I happen to enjoy lavender in most items, but it didn't taste like lavender to me.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Lavender comes throgh loud and clear

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 3/5/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

This is a delicious, creamy goat cheese that is truly unique in its lavender flavor. Two cautions: it spoils quickly, even in the airtight package, and it is very hard to get out of the package in an attractive state for serving to guests.

Strong flavor, but tasty!

By Doc Lib

from Cincinnati, OH on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Good Value

Best Uses:

For a refreshing dessert, With chutney

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

It was very good, but it does have a strong fennel flavor that overpowered the lavender a little bit. The chevre was creamy and a little tangy but again this subtlty was overshadowed by the fennel. Overall, people liked it and were suprised by its complexity! Would buy again for a different flavor on my cheese plate

Unique lavender flavor

By Anne from North Collins, NY on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Very unusual taste

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

Using lavender in food is unusual. This is an amazing and unique fresh goat. I eat it with a spoon.

Excellent - Lavender explodes in mouth

By Sharon

from North Carolina on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

These guys do excellent high quality cheese. The first time I bought this to crumble in salads at a dinner party - I almost kept it for myself instead!

Oh my god this is good!

By Pebble Pups

from Tucson, AZ on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality, Very unique

Best Uses:

Anything, Eaten on crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

This cheese is incredible. Creamy cheese with lavender and fennel flavor. Wow. All I could do was eat this out of the package. Would have made a fabulous dessert. I can't say enough. You have to try it!

mm mm good

By Happy Homemaker

from SLC, UT on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

Gone too fast, Package is small

Best Uses:

Don't cook with it, Eat it straight, Plain crackers best, Pungent aroma

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Purple Haze Chevre by Cypress Grove:

I absolutely love this stuff!! It has a strong, pungent flavor mostly based around the fennel, but you can taste the lavender, as well!! Smooth, creamy, delectably rich goat cheese, you wouldn't want to pair this with anything but bread or bland crackers!! Too good by itself.

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