Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario joins us today to introduce us to a new cheese, called Red Rock, this is what she wrote:  Every now and then I taste a cheese that blows my mind.   Fourth generation Wisconsin cheesemaker, Chris Roelli from Roelli Cheese Haus recently made a new small batch artisanal cheese.   This cheese is Red Rock and it almost brought me to my knees when I tasted it.   Red Rock is stunningly beautiful with its super red/orange color, blue veins and striking natural rind.  It’s an ultra creamy cow’s milk Cheddar that’s spiked with a touch of blue with blue veins running  through the cheese.  This combination is the the perfect mingling of two flavors.  I don’t know how Chris does it.   I know he sources high quality cow’s milk and makes cheese at the same historic creamery his great grandfather made cheese in.   Chris also created a propriety blend of cultures for Red Rock that add to the unique and complex flavors. 

 

Pairing this cheese with libations has been a blast.   I’ve enjoyed Red Rock with a big Zinfandel, with a small batch bourbon and a Highland single malt Scotch whiskey.   Each of these beverages delivered a different flavor experience which only adds to the pleasure of biting into a piece of Red Rock.   Enjoy!