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Buy the Pleasant Ridge Reserve on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 7 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, USA

Pleasant Ridge Reserve is an artisanal cheese made from the non-pasteurized milk of a single herd of Wisconsin cows fed and managed using natural, "old world" practices. Uplands Cheese Company's cows graze lush pastures of Dodgeville, Wisconsin from early spring through fall, just as all cows did before the industrialization of our food system. The resulting milk has better nutritional value and more varied and subtle flavors that are expressed in the delicate flavor profile of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese. The sweet flavors of the pasture grasses, herbs, wildflowers, and clovers are detectable in every taste of Pleasant Ridge.

Pleasant Ridge Reserve has received numerous prestigious awards. Most Recently Pleasant Ridge Reserve was awarded Best of Show at the 2005 American Cheese Society conference, an accolade it won for the second time, having been awarded Best of Show in 2001 as well. Additionally, Pleasant Ridge Reserve was named U.S. Champion at the 2003 U.S Championship cheese contest. Pleasant Ridge Reserve is the only cheese to ever win both national competitions.

Pleasant Ridge Reserve is an original cheese inspired by farmstead cheeses from the alpine provinces of southeastern France. The aging techniques they use were originally developed in the Middle Ages when cheeses similar to Pleasant Ridge Reserve were aged in limestone caves and washed frequently with a brine solution. Washing the rind keeps it free of unwanted microbes and produces a variety of pleasing flavors. Because of the time-consuming hand work involved ,this practice is rarely used today.

After about four months in the aging room, Pleasant Ridge Reserve is ready to please your palate. It will continue to change and develop variations in its flavor as it ages further.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 10 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 Pleasant Ridge Reserve

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Complex(4), Firm(4), Flavorful(5), Nutty(4)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6)

An American Classic

By Gourmet Mike

from Simi Valley, CA on 1/15/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

This deliciously unique flavor should be enjoyed solo. With crackers and a good wine at most.

Complex and yummy!!!!!!

By Momof2boys from Maquoketa, IA on 1/3/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

This cheese is soooo good! The flavor changes from the edge to the center and the flavor lingers on your palate. It is very good. Don't waste on those who won't appreciate it! Eat it all yourself! :)

Complex.. Yum!

By Mom of 2 boys from Maquoketa, IA on 11/16/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

My husband brought this home and we went online and watched the video about how it was made while eating it. It is an excellent cheese. Soft in the center and firmer as you go out, it seemed to have different taste from center to edge as well. And this was a good thing. It probably is the best cheese I've had! Yummy!

Fabulous cheese!

By Colorado cheesemaker from Silt, CO on 8/25/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

An absolutely delicious cheese. Lives up to all its awards. Terrific in Potatoes au Gratin. Also great to eat on its own or with some quince preserves. Highly recommended!

Outstanding

By Clark from Maryland on 8/25/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

I had this cheese over the weekend for the first time on a recommendation from [...] in Philadelphia - a gourment cheese shop. They said it might be "the best cheese they had" which is saying something since they have hundreds. I would call it a greuyere style cheese but with incredibly complex, nutty flavors. It makes your mouth sing with it's different flavors and nuances. One of the best cheeses I have ever had.

Home Run

By sue b personal chef from Cape Cod, MA on 7/21/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

It's a winner with great taste and a big hit with my guests.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

WONDERFUL

By DENISE WINE LOVER from ELKHART,IN on 10/3/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pleasant Ridge Reserve:

I had this cheese at a wine tasting paired w/ Torbreck Woodcutter's Semillon Wine it was absolutely wonderful. Even to eat by itself would be great also..

Customer Reviews about the Pleasant Ridge Reserve at igourmet