The Tasmanian Roquefort
Sapphire Blue is Grandvewe Cheeses’s signature cheese. It is a stunning blue cheese made in Tasmania with pasteurised sheep’s milk from their own herd of Awassi ewes.
Grandvewe Cheeses are a family run dairy located in Birchs Bay, Tasmania. Moreover, they make farmhouse cheeses and have championed sustainable practices throughout their entire operation.
Sweet and rich
The cheesemakers mature wheels of Sapphire Blue for a minimum of 3 months. At that age, the cheese highlights the sweetness and rich texture of the milk.
Furthermore, due to the milk’s seasonality, batches throughout the year will vary in robustness.
However, one constant throughout is the acidity and spiciness. Overall, this in not surprising since its recipe is inspired by the King of Cheeses, Roquefort.
At 4 months, this stunning blue cheese has an orange-tinged thin natural rind. Internally, its off-white pâte is moist but dense with a gorgeous splattering of blue-green veins, imparted by Penicillium roqueforti.
How to pair Sapphire Blue
Enjoy this robust blue with a glass of Moscato or Prosecco or a single malt scotch. If you are more of a beer drinker, a dark Belgian Ale is the perfect companion. Don’t forget a piece of dark chocolate.
