Despite the many unforgettable moments of cheese indulgence in 2014, the cheese community will long remember the past year for having lost Rush Creek Reserve. The spruce bark-wrapped beauty from Uplands Cheese went out of commercial production when its legal status was threatened by the possibility of yet another overhaul on raw milk cheese regulations. With the sexy savor of bacon and the silky texture of French onion soup, it’s obvious why Rush Creek was a favorite among American turophiles. With heavy hearts we’ve come to accept our loss, easing our grievances with all the other cheeses awaiting consumption.
Now that it is January, seasonal cheeses made with winter milk are blessing our lives. Let us welcome back one of our favorites: Winnimere, which is made in the Mont D’or style like the belated Rush Creek Reserve. This year’s batch isn’t playing around either. Her smoky funk will warm your heart despite the bitter winds of January’s tundra.
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